Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With Terry Ellis
- Job Types
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 393
2.
The Wayans Bros. (1995–2023)
Episode:
I Was En Vogue's Love Slave
(1997)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Marlon gets sued by En Vouge for telling lies about them in a magazine.
Director: Glynn Turman | Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford
Votes: 20
3. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 567
4. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,371
5. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,751
6. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 680
7. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,693
8.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Chanté Moore
(2015)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Vassal Benford, Jamie Foster Brown, Cheryl Cobb, Felipe Darrell
Votes: 12
9.
Celebrity Family Feud (2008– )
Episode:
Neil DeGrasse Tyson vs. Rick Fox and Boy Band vs. Girl Group
(2017)
TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Celebrities competing to win cash for charities include Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rick Fox, Nick Lachey, Joey Fatone, Nathan Morris, Howie Dorough, Chris Kirkpatrick, Carnie Wilson, Tony ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Fuchs | Stars: Steve Harvey, Robin Antin, Sabrina Bryan, Neriah Davis
Votes: 17
10. Rhythm & Jam (1993– )
Music
Stars: Maria Alfonso, Tony Austin, Rhona Bennett, Terron Brooks
Votes: 21
12. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
13.
In Living Color (1990–1994)
Episode:
Passenger 227
(1993)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Directors: Terri McCoy, Rosie Perez | Stars: Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier
Votes: 41
14. All That (1994–2020)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
Stars: Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, Soup
Votes: 8,424
15. Streetlight Harmonies (2020)
83 min | Documentary
An entertaining journey through the bands, songs, and harmonies of doo-wop. Streetlight Harmonies uncovers a definitive period of music and the artists that defined it. Millions know the music but few know the artists and their history.
Director: Brent Wilson | Stars: Jay and the Americans, Brooks Arthur, Jeff Barry, Lance Bass
Votes: 65
16. Empire (2015–2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music
A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.
Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray
Votes: 41,031
17.
In Living Color (1990–1994)
Episode:
Stacy Koon's Police Academy
(1993)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include: "PSA: You Can't Dance"; "Lonny Anderson"; "Stacy Koon's Police Academy"; "Proud Gay Guy"; "Snucky."
Directors: Terri McCoy, Rosie Perez | Stars: Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier
Votes: 43
18. The Wayans Bros. (1995–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.
Stars: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford
Votes: 5,674
19. New Kids on the Block: Bring Back the TIme (2022 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: John Asher | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Rick Astley, Rhona Bennett, Terry Ellis
Votes: 13
20. Sparks (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Alonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is ... See full summary »
Stars: James Avery, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Terrence Howard, Kym Whitley
Votes: 206
21. Be My Baby: The Girl Group Story (2006 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
A look at the history of girl bands by focusing on six in particular - the Supremes, the Three Degrees, Sister Sledge, Bananarama, the Bangles and the Spice Girls.
Director: Jeff Simpson | Stars: Claudia Winkleman, CeCe Sammy, Pete Waterman, Steven Ivory
Votes: 17
22.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Come Undone
(2020)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Cookie continues to keep her secret from her sisters, but Lucious feels she needs to come clean; when Treasure is unable to perform at the upcoming showcase, Becky suggests that Yana take the spot, but Lucious feels she's not ready.
Director: Taraji P. Henson | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe
Votes: 110
23.
All That (1994–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.16
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Comedy, Family, Music
The girls engage in a bubble-blowin contest; Coach Kreeton is visited in the hospital by his students; officers are tricked into buying expensive lemonade.
Stars: Angelique Bates, Lori Beth Denberg, Terry Ellis, Katrina Johnson
Votes: 13
24. A Different World (1987–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.
Stars: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell
Votes: 7,927
25. Salt 'N' Pepa Feat. En Vogue: Whatta Man (1994 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Salt-n-Pepa and En Vogue perform in the music video "Whatta Man" from the Salt-N-Pepa album "Very Necessary" recorded for London Records and the En Vogue album "Runaway Love" recorded for ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Rolston | Stars: Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Terry Ellis
Votes: 72
26. En Vogue: Free Your Mind (1992 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
A promotional video for En Vogue's 1992 single "Free Your Mind."
Director: Mark Romanek | Stars: En Vogue, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones
Votes: 84
27. 2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2005 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
VH1's second Hip-Hop Honors ceremony was hosted by Russell Simmons and Joseph Simmons and honored legendary Hip-Hop artists, musicians and cultural trendsetters from the "Old-School" and "... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Joseph Simmons, Russell Simmons, Anthony Anderson, Big Daddy Kane
Votes: 75
28.
A Different World (1987–1993)
Episode:
Mind Your Own Business
(1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Ron and Mr. Gaines open a music club together, but can't agree on the style of music.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer
Votes: 38
29. Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–2000)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Multicultural versions of many of your favorite fairy tales. Such as "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Three Little Pigs".
Stars: Robert Guillaume, Liz Torres, Edward James Olmos, Sinbad
Votes: 801
30. Meet the Peetes (2018–2019)
TV-G | 42 min | Reality-TV
The series will chronicle their hectic lives as they navigate the waters of raising kids, their HollyRod charity and spending time with Holly's 80-year-old mother Dolores, who moved in with... See full summary »
Stars: Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete Jr., Ryan Peete
Votes: 77
31. En Vogue: Giving Him Something He Can Feel (1992 Music Video)
G | 4 min | Music
En Vogue performs in the music video "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" from the album "Funky Divas" recorded for Eastwest Records. The music video begins with En Vogue putting on make-up. ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Würnitzer | Stars: Terry Ellis, En Vogue, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones
Votes: 18
32. 1993 MTV Video Music Awards (1993 TV Special)
Music
The tenth annual MTV Video music Awards. Hosted by Christian Slater.
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Arrested Development, Bill Bellamy, Tony Bennett, Milton Berle
Votes: 108
33. BET Awards '08 (2008 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Family, Music
The 8th BET Awards was hosted by D.L. Hughley and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 24, 2008 at the Shrine ... See full summary »
Director: Ola Kudu | Stars: D.L. Hughley, Bun B, Mel B, David Banner
Votes: 40
34. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 992
35. 1990 Billboard Music Awards (1990 TV Special)
Director: James Yukich | Stars: Bell Biv DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Clint Black
Votes: 15
36. Celebrity Family Feud (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Teams of celebrities and their families face off to name the top responses to questions posed to 100 people.
Stars: Steve Harvey, Burton Richardson, Al Roker, Vivica A. Fox
Votes: 1,487
37. En Vogue: Hold On (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
Director: Tarsem Singh | Stars: En Vogue, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Djimon Hounsou
Votes: 47
38. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982–1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 43
39. Elmopalooza! (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Join the Muppets from Sesame Street for an all-star celebration of 30 years of songs and laughs! Starring David Alan Grier and Jon Stewart.
Directors: Tom Trbovich, Kevin Bray, Victor DiNapoli, Mustapha Khan, Lionel C. Martin, Mark Rowen | Stars: Jon Stewart, David Alan Grier, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Estefan
Votes: 232
40. RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Variety special featuring guests from the downtown New York club scene to stellar artists including Nirvana and Elton John.
Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Susan Allcorn, Marvel Allen, Karen Bernard, Billy Beyond
Votes: 38
41. En Vogue: Don't Let Go (1996 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Official music video of 'Don't Let Go' by En Vogue.
Director: Matthew Rolston | Stars: Terry Ellis, En Vogue, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones
Votes: 30
42. En Vogue: My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (1992 Music Video)
G | 4 min | Music
En Vogue performs in the music video "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" from the album "Funky Divas" recorded for EastWest Records. En Vogue sings and dances against a blue background ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Rolston | Stars: En Vogue, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones
Votes: 42
43.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jeff Goldblum/En Vogue
(1997)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jim Breuer, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond
Votes: 80
44. The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1993 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross, and honored achievements made during 1992 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 9, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 39
45. 1992 MTV Video Music Awards (1992 TV Special)
Music
The ninth annual MTV Video Music Award show. Hosted by Dana Carvey.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Dana Carvey, Bryan Adams, Rick Allen, Jeff Ament
Votes: 221
46. An En Vogue Christmas (2014 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 86 min | Drama
The Opera House is closing, and in order to save it. The owners daughter gets the group En Vouge to reunite and do a Christmas performance at the place that gave them their start.
Director: Brian K. Roberts | Stars: Genelle Williams, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Rhona Bennett
Votes: 233
47. The Jane Pauley Show (2004–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jane Pauley, Rocky Tayeh, Ceslie Armstrong, Michael Gurian
Votes: 42
48. Batman Forever (1995)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure
Batman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman
Votes: 266,476 | Gross: $184.03M
49. The 23rd Annual American Music Awards (1996 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Paula Abdul, Alabama, Pamela Anderson, Crystal Bernard
Votes: 14
50. Coming 2 America (2021)
PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Music
The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
Director: Craig Brewer | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, Jermaine Fowler
Votes: 75,404