Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film director, Singer, Voice actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Vincent Hughes (2005)
Parents
Ivy Ralph
Sibling
Michael Ralph
Education
HB Studio, Uniondale High School, Rutgers University
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 80,960 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 20
Career
Career spanning 48 years (1977-2025)
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1956 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Cultural Uplift
49
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Filmography (16)
AWARDS (1)
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Women of the Year
2023
WON
Biography
Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Since 2021, she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sheryl Lee Ralph?
Sheryl Lee Ralph is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Sheryl Lee Ralph born?
Sheryl Lee Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Sheryl Lee Ralph been in?
Sheryl Lee Ralph has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ricky (2025), The Young Wife (2023), Abbott Elementary (2021), Motherland: Fort Salem (2020), MacGyver (2016).
What is Sheryl Lee Ralph known for?
Sheryl Lee Ralph is primarily known as an actor. Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen she earned acclaim for her…
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