LaTanya Richardson Biography (1949-)

Born October 21, 1949, in Atlanta, GA; married Samuel L. Jackson (an actor),1980; children: Zoe. Addresses: Agent: Paradigm, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067.; Manager: Peg Donegan, Framework Entertainment, 9057 Nemo St., Suite C, W. Hollywood, CA 90069.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, director
Birth Details
October 21, 1949
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Judge Smith, The Super, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1991
  • Caseworker, Hangin' with the Homeboys, New Line Cinema, 1991
  • Janeen, Fried Green Tomatoes (also known as Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe), Universal, 1991
  • Nurse Ruth, Lorenzo's Oil, Universal, 1992
  • Steel's Mother, Juice (also known as Angel Town 2), Paramount, 1992
  • Lorraine, Malcolm X, Warner Bros., 1992
  • Harriet, Sleepless in Seattle, TriStar, 1993
  • Dr. Gina Mendez, When a Man Loves a Woman (also known as Significant Other, Cuando un hombre ama a una mujer, and To Have andto Hold), Buena Vista, 1994
  • Elaine, The Last Laugh, 1994
  • Caroline Jones, Losing Isaiah, Paramount, 1995
  • Sergeant Priscilla Worth, Lone Star, Sony Pictures Classics, 1996
  • Darlene, The Tears of Julian Po (also known as Julian Po),Fine Line, 1997
  • Secrets (short film), Island Girl Productions, 1997
  • Attorney Rose Jackson, Loved, Imperial Entertainment, 1997
  • Deputy Marshal Cooper, U.S. Marshals (also known as The Fugitive, Part II), Warner Bros., 1998
  • Paulina Pritchett, The Fighting Temptations, Paramount, 2003
  • L. F. O'Boyle, Kill Bill, Miramax, 2003
  • Film Director
  • Director of Hairstory (short film).
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Rodi, One Life to Live (also known as Between Heaven and Hell), ABC, 1992
  • Vivian, Frannie's Turn, CBS, 1992
  • Judge Atallah "Queenie" Sims, 100 Centre Street, Arts and Entertainment, 2001
  • Movies
  • Emily, The Nightman (also known as The Watchman), NBC, 1992
  • Louise Levy, Shameful Secrets (also known as Going Underground), ABC, 1993
  • Detective Dixon, Midnight Run for Your Life, syndicated, 1994
  • Edna, The Deliverance of Elaine, CBS, 1996
  • Auntie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, HBO, 1999
  • Melinda Donovan, Within These Walls, Lifetime, 2001
  • Episodic
  • Doris Gilbert, "Life after Death," A Man Called Hawk, 1989
  • Lorraine, "Life Choice," Law & Order, NBC, 1991
  • Anne Houston, "Sisters of Mercy," Law & Order, NBC, 1992
  • Van Beechley, "Hit the Road, Jack," Civil Wars, ABC, 1992
  • Moderator, "Woody Gets an Election," Cheers, NBC, 1993
  • Mrs. Gideon, "Private Lives," Party of Five, Fox, 1994
  • Alex Wentworth, "A Memory Play," Earth 2, NBC, 1994
  • Sharon Parnett, "Cutting Edges," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1995
  • Sister Cecilia, "Heavin' Can Wait," NYPD Blue, ABC, 1995
  • Lynette Thomson, "Betrayal," Homicide: Life on the Street (also known as Homicide and H:LOTS), NBC, 1997
  • Attorney Yvette Rose, "Story Of Love," Ally McBeal, Fox, 1998
  • Mrs. Walker, "Call Him Johnny," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 1998
  • Attorney Yvette Rose, "Let's Dance," Ally McBeal, Fox, 1999
  • The View, 2002
  • Pilots
  • Lena, Judging Amy, CBS, 1999
  • Counselor, "Boy Meets Girl," Once and Again, ABC, 1999
  • Specials
  • Pam, Secrets, Showtime, 1999
  • The Essence Awards 2001, Fox, 2001
  • Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (documentary), HBO, 2003
  • Miniseries
  • Voice, The Civil War, PBS, 1990
  • Voice, Baseball, PBS, 1994
  • Stage Appearances
  • Perdido, off-Broadway production, 1976
  • Wilma, Unfinished Women, Mobile Theatre, New York Shakespeare Festival, 1977
  • Spell #7, Public/Anspacher Theatre, New York City, 1979
  • Lady in red, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Alliance Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA, 1979-1980
  • Carrie, The Trial of Dr. Beck, Harry DeJur Playhouse, New FederalTheatre, New York City, 1980-1981
  • Nonsectarian Conversations with the Dead, Experimental Theatre, New Federal Theatre, 1985
  • Ida B. Wells, Boogie Woogie and Booker T, Louis Abrams Arts for Living Center, New Federal Theatre, 1987
  • Rosa, Ma Rose, Apple Corps Theatre, New York City, 1988
  • Women Three, From the Mississippi Delta, Theatre Four, Negro Ensemble Company, 1988
  • Rowena, The Talented Tenth, Stage II, New York City, 1989
  • Zanetta, Marina, Marcoline, and Mariucci, Casanova, Public/Martinson Theatre, New York City, 1991
  • Appeared in Charlotte's Web; An Organdy Falsetto; and Elliot Loves.
  • Major Tours
  • Lady in red, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, U.S. cities, 1977-1978
  • Stage Director
  • Nonsectarian Conversations with the Dead, Experimental Theatre, New Federal Theatre, New York City, 1985-1986
  • Stories about the Old Days, Louis Abrons Arts for Living Center, New Federal Theatre, 1986
  • Stage Work
  • Assistant director, Jonah and the Wonder Dog, Negro Ensemble Company, 1986

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Essence, May, 2002, pp. 140-44