Kimberly Russell is an American actress best known for her role as Sarah Nevins on the 1986–1991 sitcom Head of the Class[1] and in the 1990 comedy film Ghost Dad alongside Bill Cosby.[2]
Kimberly Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Bonewitz, 2000–present |
Early life
editRussell was born Brooklyn. She graduated from the New York High School of Performing Arts.[2]
Career
editRussell began acting at age 11, with a part in the movie Fame, and starred in an Off-Broadway production opposite Angela Bassett called Black Girl.[2][3] She has appeared in numerous television shows including Family Matters, New York Undercover (which also starred Michael DeLorenzo, whom Russell co-starred with on Fame and Head of the Class), The John Larroquette Show, Ellen, ER, Strong Medicine, and The Steve Harvey Show. She also starred in films such as Hangin' with the Homeboys, The Game, Precious, The Sins, and The Demon House starring Glenn Close and directed by Lee Daniels.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ghost Dad | Diane Hopper | |
| 1991 | Hangin' with the Homeboys | Vanessa | |
| 1993 | Sugar Hill | Chantal | |
| 1996 | Jimi | Rose | |
| 1997 | The Game | Cynthia | |
| 2000 | Dancing in September | Shelley | |
| 2009 | Precious | Katherine | |
| 2009 | The Princess and the Frog | Party Guest | Voice |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection | ADR voice | |
| 2013 | Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor | ||
| 2017 | Rock, Paper, Scissors | Judge Foley | |
| 2018 | Blood Brother | Additional voices | |
| TBA | The Deliverance | Child Psychologist | |
| TBA | Spychosis | Priscilla |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1991 | Head of the Class | Sarah Nevins | 114 episodes |
| 1992 | Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story | Carole | Television film |
| 1994 | Family Matters | Darlene | Episode: "Till Death Do Us Apartment" |
| 1994 | New York Undercover | Leslie | Episode: "Mate" |
| 1994 | The John Larroquette Show | Johnnie Hemingway | Episode: "Just Like a Woman" |
| 1995 | Ellen | Tonya | Episode: "The Spa" |
| 1995 | The O. J. Simpson Story | Marguerite | Television film |
| 1997 | Prison of Secrets | Frannie | |
| 1997 | Between Brothers | Maiya | Episode: "Elephant Men" |
| 1998 | ER | Karen Fern | Episode: "A Bloody Mess" |
| 1999 | The Steve Harvey Show | Naomi | Episode: "Almost Dirty Dancing" |
| 2002 | Roswell | Girlfriend #1 | Episode: "A Tale of Two Parties" |
| 2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Party Extra | Episode: "SpongeBob's House Party (Party Pooper Pants)" |
| 2002 | Strong Medicine | Veralyn 'Vera' | Episode: "House Calls" |
| TBA | Duke of the Valley | Joy Taylor | Episode: "Pilot" |
References
edit- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 516. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ a b c Vadeboncoeur, Joan E. (27 July 1990). "Russell compares TV, film teen-age roles". Plain Dealer. Newhouse News Service. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ Debnam, Betty (5 July 1990). "Meet Kimberly Russell". The State. Universal Press Syndicate. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
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