Vanessa Williams

Acting

Vanessa Williams

Born 18 March 1963 · Tarrytown, New York, USA · 63

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

Highlights

Modern Family2009 · Series · Rhonda
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Danny Mitchell
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Renee Perry
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · Series · Arandis
Hannah Montana: The Movie2009 · Film · Vita
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Courtney Paige

Filmography

Movies

51 films

Tripped Up2023 · Film · Patricia Chamberlain
Show of Titles2021 · Film · "Dear World" Performer
Bad Hair2021 · Film · Zora
Vanessa Williams: Live From the West Side2020 · Film
There She Is2020 · Film
Singleholic2020 · Film · Jackie Chisolm
Miss Virginia2019 · Film · Sally Rae
Batman: Hush2019 · Film · Amanda Waller (voice)
The Legend of Hallowaiian2018 · Film · Fire Goddess (voice)
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay2018 · Film · Amanda Waller (voice)
The Man from Earth: Holocene2017 · Film · Carolyn
The Secret She Kept2016 · Film · Beverly
Show Boat2015 · Film · Julie LaVerne
The Trip to Bountiful2014 · Film · Jessie Mae Watts
He's Way More Famous Than You2013 · Film · Vanessa Williams
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor2013 · Film · Janice
A Mother's Love2011 · Film · Rochelle Richardson
Hannah Montana: The Movie2009 · Film · Vita
And Then Came Love2007 · Film · Julie
Desperate Housewives: Les Secrets de la Série2006 · Film · Renee Perry
My Brother2006 · Film · L'Tisha Morton
Christmas in Washington2004 · Film
Johnson Family Vacation2004 · Film · Dorothy Johnson
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives2003 · Film
Keep the Faith, Baby2002 · Film · Hazel Scott
Santa, Baby!2001 · Film · Alicia (voice)
WW32001 · Film · M.J. Blake (as Vanessa L. Williams)
A Diva's Christmas Carol2000 · Film · Ebony Scrooge
Shaft2000 · Film · Carmen Vasquez
Don Quixote2000 · Film · Dulcinea / Aldonza
The Courage to Love2000 · Film · Mother Henriette Delille
Light It Up1999 · Film · Audrey McDonald
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · Film · Queen of Trash
Futuresport1999 · Film · Alexandra 'Alex' Torres
Dance with Me1998 · Film · Ruby Sinclair
Soul Food1997 · Film · Teri
Hoodlum1997 · Film · Francine Hughes
Eraser1996 · Film · Lee
Bye Bye Birdie1995 · Film · Rose Alvarez
Nothing Lasts Forever1995 · Film · Dr. Kathy 'Kat' Hunter
Score with Chicks1994 · Film
Stompin' at the Savoy1992 · Film · Pauline
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man1991 · Film · Lulu Daniels
Another You1991 · Film · Gloria
The Kid Who Loved Christmas1990 · Film · Lynette Parks
Seriously... Phil Collins1990 · Film · Rachel - TV Executive
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer1990 · Film · Terri Knight
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal1989 · Film · Valentine Hayward
Under the Gun1988 · Film · Samantha Richards
The Pick-up Artist1987 · Film · Rae, Girl with Dog
Motown Returns to the Apollo1985 · Film

Filmography

Series

38 shows

Elsbeth2024 · Series · Roslyn Bridwell
Velma2023 · Series · Dr. Perdue (voice)
Girls5eva2021 · Series · Nance Trace
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race2020 · Series · Vanquisha Da House - Contestant
Calling All T.O.T.S.2020 · Series · Captain Beakman (voice)
First Wives Club2019 · Series · Nancy
A Black Lady Sketch Show2019 · Series · Delilah
T.O.T.S.2019 · Series · Captain Beakman (voice)
Daytime Divas2017 · Series · Maxine Robinson
Difficult People2015 · Series · Trish
The Librarians2014 · Series · Cynthia Rockwell
Broad City2014 · Series · Elizabeth Carlton
666 Park Avenue2012 · Series · Olivia Doran
The Mindy Project2012 · Series · Dr. Phillips
Doc McStuffins2012 · Series · Delilah the Nesting Doll (voice)
Modern Family2009 · Series · Rhonda
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Courtney Paige
RuPaul's Drag Race2009 · Series
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies2007 · Series · Mama Mirabelle (voice)
Shear Genius2007 · Series
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Wilhelmina Slater
South Beach2006 · Series · Elizabeth Bauer
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Renee Perry
Boomtown2002 · Series · Detective Katherine Pierce
The Proud Family2001 · Series · Debra (voice)
L.A. Doctors1998 · Series · Leanne Barrows
VH1 Divas1998 · Series
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Sheila Hunt
The Odyssey1997 · Series · Calypso
Jungle Cubs1996 · Series
Nothing Lasts Forever1995 · Series · Dr. Kathy 'Kat' Hunter
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · Series · Beauty (voice)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · Series · Arandis
The Jacksons: An American Dream1992 · Series · Suzanne de Passe
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Danny Mitchell
Partners in Crime1984 · Series
T. J. Hooker1982 · Series · Officer Pat Williamson
Days of Our Lives1965 · Series · Valerie Grant