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LaChanze

Acting

1.6 Popularity Dec 16, 1961 (63 years old) St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Rhonda LaChanze Sapp (born December 16, 1961), known professionally as LaChanze, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in The Color Purple. She is also known for The Help (2...

Biography

Rhonda LaChanze Sapp (born December 16, 1961), known professionally as LaChanze, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in The Color Purple. She is also known for The Help (2011), Hercules (1997), and Hercules (1998).

Filmography 35

2025
Highest 2 Lowest Movie

as Sgt. Bell

2023
Genie Movie

as Grandma Patty

2023
Birth/Rebirth Movie

as Colleen

2022
East New York TV

as Simone Bentley

2021
2020
2019
Tamron Hall TV

as Self - Guest

2019
Diane Movie

as Jennifer

2017
The Good Fight TV

as Julius' Wife

2016
The Night Of TV

as Dwight's Mom

2013
The Blacklist TV

as Anne

2013
Side Effects Movie

as Wards Island Desk Nurse

2011
2011
The Help Movie

as Rachel

2009
Breaking Upwards Movie

as Maggie

2003
Lucy Movie

as Harriett

2002
Heartbreak Hospital Movie

as Lisa

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday December 16, 1961 (63 years old)
Place of Birth St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Years Active 1984 - 2025
Popularity 1.6
Career Stats
35 Total Credits
18 Movie Roles
17 TV Roles
3 Photos