Sheryl Lee Ralph Biography
Sheryl Lee Ralph is an American Actress and Singer born and brought up in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. She is best known for her performances on stage and screen, and earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
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Since 2021, Ralph has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award in September 2022.
Sheryl Lee Ralph is an actor known for working as a deena jones in dreamgirls at Broadway.
10 Quick Facts About Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Full Name: Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Actor
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Female
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Sheryl Lee Ralph Age
Sheryl Lee Ralph's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Height
Sheryl Lee Ralph stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Weight
Sheryl Lee Ralph weighs around 68 kilograms. This is approximately 150 lbs.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Uniondale High School and Rutgers University.
- Uniondale High School
- Period: graduated 1972
- Rutgers University
- Qualification: BFA
- Period: graduated at age 19
Career & Work
Sheryl Lee Ralph's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Abbott Elementary (ABC) and Broadway.
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Primetime Emmy Awards — 2022 — Abbott Elementary
- Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical — Tony Awards — 1982 — Dreamgirls
Sheryl Lee Ralph Family & Relationships
Sheryl Lee Ralph is married. She has 2 children, Etienne Maurice and Ivy-Victoria Maurice.
- Father: Stanley Ralph
- Mother: Ivy Ralph
- Siblings:
- Michael Ralph
- Children:
- Etienne Maurice (1992)
- Ivy-Victoria Maurice (1995)
Lesser Known Facts
- Raised between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island, New York.
- Her advocacy work for marginalized communities earned her The Advocate’s 2024 Advocate of the Year.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1956
- Age: 69
- Birthday: December 30
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Weight: 68 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Stanley Ralph
- Mother: Ivy Ralph
- Siblings: Michael Ralph
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Vincent Hughes (married 2005); previously Eric Maurice (1990-2001)
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- Website:http://sherylleeralph.com
