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Heather Headley

Acting

2.3 Popularity Oct 05, 1974 (50 years old) Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

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Known For

Chicago Med
Chicago Med
2015 as Gwen Garrett
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 as Self
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 as Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Sweet Magnolias
Sweet Magnolias
2020 as Helen Decatur
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004 as Rosa Negra Singer
Respect
Respect
2021 as Clara Ward

Biography

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

Filmography 18

2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Movie

as Self

2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show TV

as Self

2021
Respect Movie

as Clara Ward

2020
Sweet Magnolias TV

as Helen Decatur

2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II Movie

as Self

2018
American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert Movie
2015
Chicago Med TV

as Gwen Garrett

2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial Movie

as Self

2007
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany Movie

as Self

2004
Breakin' All the Rules Movie

as Self (Singer)

2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Movie

as Rosa Negra Singer

2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV

as Self

2001
Elmo's Magic Cookbook Movie

as Pocket Queen

2001
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs Movie

as Self

1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV
1988
Sidewalks Entertainment TV
1982
Christmas in Washington TV

as Self

1971
Great Performances TV

as Self

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday October 05, 1974 (50 years old)
Place of Birth Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies
Also Known As 헤더 헤들리
Years Active 1971 - 2025
Popularity 2.3
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Career Stats
18 Total Credits
10 Movie Roles
8 TV Roles
1 Photos