Also Known As: Vanessa L. William, Vanessa Lynn Williams
Vanessa Williams
📍Born in Tarrytown, New York, USA
Biography
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.
Known For
Shaft
as Carmen Vasquez
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
as Narrator (voice)
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
as Lulu Daniels
Hoodlum
as Francine Hughes
A Diva's Christmas Carol
as Ebony Scrooge
Eraser
as Dr. Lee Cullen
And Then Came Love
as Julie
Soul Food
as Teri
Bye Bye Birdie
as Rose Alvarez
My Brother
as L'Tisha Morton
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Queen of Trash
Futuresport
as Alexandra 'Alex' Torres
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 18, 1963
Place of Birth
Tarrytown, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
3.1
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
158
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
73
Movies
85
TV Shows