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Vanessa Bell Calloway was born on March 20, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Coming to America (1988), What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) and Daylight (1996). She has been married to Tony Calloway since September 3, 1988. They have two children.
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Actress (156 credits)
Actress (156 credits)
2022
Wicked City
(TV Series)
Tabitha
Tabitha
- A Debt Owed
(2022)
... Tabitha
- Family Secrets
(2022)
... Tabitha
- Every Time I Lose Control
(2022)
... Tabitha
- Hitchhiker for the Damned
(2022)
... Tabitha
- On the Other Side
(2022)
... Tabitha
2022
The Black Hamptons
(TV Mini Series)
Carolyn Britton
Carolyn Britton
- Open Season
(2022)
... Carolyn Britton
- Winners Win
... Carolyn Britton
- Legacies and Lies
... Carolyn Britton
- The Slickest Player In The Game
... Carolyn Britton
2022
This Is Us
(TV Series)
Edie
Edie
- Us
(2022)
... Edie
- The Train
(2022)
... Edie
- Family Meeting
(2022)
... Edie
- The Night Before the Wedding
(2022)
... Edie (uncredited)
- Day of the Wedding
(2022)
... Edie
2016-2022
Saints & Sinners
(TV Series)
Lady Ella Johnson / Lady Ella
Lady Ella Johnson / Lady Ella
- A New Dawn
(2022)
- Kill or Be Killed
(2022)
- Oedipus Rex
(2022)
- The Truth Won't Set You Free
(2022)
- Fruit of the Vine
(2022)
2021-2022
Kenan
(TV Series)
Bobbi
Bobbi
- Moving Violation
(2022)
... Bobbi
- Kenan's Mom
(2021)
... Bobbi
2011-2021
Shameless
(TV Series)
Carol Fisher
Carol Fisher
- DNR
(2021)
... Carol Fisher
- Survivors
(2021)
... Carol Fisher
- Cancelled
(2021)
... Carol Fisher
- Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake
(2021)
... Carol Fisher
- Adios Gringos
(2019)
... Carol Fisher
2019
The Conners
(TV Series)
Carrie Langham
Carrie Langham
- Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action
(2019)
... Carrie Langham
2019
A Black Lady Sketch Show
(TV Series)
Kiley's Mother
Kiley's Mother
- 3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade
(2019)
... Kiley's Mother
2017
Survivor's Remorse
(TV Series)
Camille Jordan
Camille Jordan
- Future Plans
(2017)
... Camille Jordan
- Reparations
(2017)
... Camille Jordan
- Fallout
(2017)
... Camille Jordan
2016
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series)
Lucinda Gamble
Lucinda Gamble
- Mama Tried
(2016)
... Lucinda Gamble
- It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
(2016)
... Lucinda Gamble
2015
Hand of God
(TV Series)
Eunetta Graham
Eunetta Graham
- The Tie That Binds
(2015)
... Eunetta Graham
- He So Loved
(2015)
... Eunetta Graham
2015
Real Husbands of Hollywood
(TV Series)
Trina's Mother
Trina's Mother
- When Kevin Met Salli
(2015)
... Trina's Mother
2015
Murder in the First
(TV Series)
Veronza Ervin
Veronza Ervin
- Out of the Shadows
(2015)
... Veronza Ervin
- Oh, Mexico
(2015)
... Veronza Ervin
2014
Almost Home
(TV Series)
Jocelyn Sanders
Jocelyn Sanders
- She Wants That Old Thing Back...
(2014)
... Jocelyn Sanders
2012-2013
Rizzoli & Isles
(TV Series)
Assistant District Attorney
Assistant District Attorney
- All for One
(2013)
... Assistant District Attorney
- Love the Way You Lie
(2012)
... Assistant District Attorney
- Throwing Down the Gauntlet
(2012)
... Assistant District Attorney
2012
Go On
(TV Series)
Joyce
Joyce
- Dinner Takes All
(2012)
... Joyce
- Videogame, Set, Match
(2012)
... Joyce
2011
Harry's Law
(TV Series)
Judge Jude Campbell
Judge Jude Campbell
- Insanity
(2011)
... Judge Jude Campbell
- Queen of Snark
(2011)
... Judge Jude Campbell
2010-2011
Hawthorne
(TV Series)
Gail Strummer
Gail Strummer
- Just Between Friends
(2011)
... Gail Strummer
- A Fair to Remember
(2011)
... Gail Strummer
- Parental Guidance Required
(2011)
... Gail Strummer
- Fight or Flight
(2011)
... Gail Strummer
- For Better or Worse
(2011)
... Gail Strummer
2009
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Judge Himmel
Judge Himmel
- Miscarriage of Justice
(2009)
... Judge Himmel
2006
All of Us
(TV Series)
Marvella James
Marvella James
- My Two Dads
(2006)
... Marvella James
- Like Father, Like Son... Like Hell!
(2006)
... Marvella James
2003-2004
The District
(TV Series)
Gwen Hendrix
Gwen Hendrix
- Ten Thirty-Three
(2004)
... Gwen Hendrix
- Party Favors
(2004)
... Gwen Hendrix
- Blind Eye
(2003)
... Gwen Hendrix
- The Devil You Know...
(2003)
... Gwen Hendrix
- Jack's Back
(2003)
... Gwen Hendrix
2003-2004
10-8: Officers on Duty
(TV Series)
Gina Barnes
Gina Barnes
- Love Don't Love Nobody
(2004)
... Gina Barnes
- Late for School
(2003)
... Gina Barnes
- Blood Sugar Sex Magik
(2003)
... Gina Barnes
2001
Boston Public
(TV Series)
Mrs. Michelle Ronning
Mrs. Michelle Ronning
- Chapter Twenty
(2001)
... Mrs. Michelle Ronning
- Chapter Eighteen
(2001)
... Mrs. Michelle Ronning
- Chapter Seventeen
(2001)
... Mrs. Michelle Ronning
1998
The Temptations
(TV Mini Series)
Johnnie Mae Matthews
Johnnie Mae Matthews
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Johnnie Mae Matthews
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Johnnie Mae Matthews
1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Princess Katusha
Princess Katusha
- The Golden Goose
(1997)
... Princess Katusha (voice)
1997
Orleans
(TV Series)
Rosalee Clark
Rosalee Clark
- Why Did the Crawfish Cross the Road?
(1997)
... Rosalee Clark
- Missing
(1997)
... Rosalee Clark
- When the Saints Go Marching in
(1997)
... Rosalee Clark
- Luther's Temptation
(1997)
... Rosalee Clark
- Hijack
(1997)
... Rosalee Clark
1995
Under One Roof
(TV Series)
Maggie Langston
Maggie Langston
- Ronnie's Got a Gun
(1995)
... Maggie Langston
- Secrets
(1995)
... Maggie Langston
- Sophisticated Lady... Not!
(1995)
... Maggie Langston
- Pilot
(1995)
... Maggie Langston
- Daddy's Girl
(1995)
... Maggie Langston
1992-1993
Rhythm & Blues
(TV Series)
Colette Hawkins
Colette Hawkins
- Your Sister Wears Combat Boots
(1993)
... Colette Hawkins
- The DJ, His Date, Her Boss and His Son
(1993)
... Colette Hawkins
- The BLZ Gang
(1993)
... Colette Hawkins
- Radio Wars: Part 2
(1993)
... Colette Hawkins
- Radio Wars: Part 1
(1993)
... Colette Hawkins
1992
Dream On
(TV Series)
Jeanette
Jeanette
- The Guilty Party
(1992)
... Jeanette
- Red All Over
(1992)
... Jeanette
1990-1991
A Different World
(TV Series)
Danielle Vinson / Lily Connors
Danielle Vinson / Lily Connors
- The Cash Isn't Always Greener
(1991)
... Danielle Vinson
- A Campfire Story
(1990)
... Lily Connors
1991
Father Dowling Mysteries
(TV Series)
Dr. Emily Stone
Dr. Emily Stone
- The Monkey Business Mystery
(1991)
... Dr. Emily Stone
1990
Equal Justice
(TV Series)
Delia Wayne
Delia Wayne
- Promises to Keep
(1990)
... Delia Wayne
- Start of the Fire
(1990)
... Delia Wayne
- A Sucker's Bet
(1990)
... Delia Wayne
- Balancing Act
(1990)
... Delia Wayne
1989
1st & Ten
(TV Series)
Della King
Della King
- Out of the Past
(1989)
... Della King (as Vanessa Bell)
- Final Bow
(1989)
... Della King (as Vanessa Bell)
1985-1988
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Charlene / Denise Preston
Charlene / Denise Preston
- Episode #1.5823
(1988)
... Charlene (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode #1.5814
(1988)
... Charlene (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode #1.5780
(1988)
... Charlene (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode #1.5773
(1988)
... Charlene (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode #1.5764
(1988)
... Charlene (as Vanessa Bell)
1985
All My Children
(TV Series)
Yvonne Caldwell
Yvonne Caldwell
- Episode dated 15 April 1985
(1985)
... Yvonne Caldwell (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode dated 4 April 1985
(1985)
... Yvonne Caldwell (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode dated 27 March 1985
(1985)
... Yvonne Caldwell (as Vanessa Bell)
- Episode #1.3906
(1985)
... Yvonne Caldwell
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Director (5 credits)
Director (5 credits)
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Self (40 credits)
Self (40 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Alternate Names:
Vanessa B. Bell | Vanessa BellSpouse:
Tony Calloway (2 children)Parents:
Beverly BellRelatives:
Elaine Folayan (sibling)
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