Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

66 · Born: Feb 24, 1959

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 24, 1959 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • Dorothy Frauenhofer

Biography

Kasi Lemmons, a multifaceted artist, emerged into the world on February 24, 1959, in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. As a talented actress and director, she has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with some of her most notable works including the iconic psychological thriller, The Silence of the Lambs (1991),the critically acclaimed historical drama, Harriet (2019),and the groundbreaking horror classic, Candyman (1992).

Throughout her illustrious career, Lemmons has been blessed with a loving partnership with her husband, Vondie Curtis-Hall, whom she wed on August 19, 1995. Together, they have been blessed with two precious children, bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Despite her many accomplishments, Lemmons remains humble and dedicated to her craft, continuing to inspire and captivate audiences with her remarkable talent and unwavering passion for storytelling.

Career

2012
Disconnect
Disconnect as Roberta Washington
2006
Waist Deep
Waist Deep as Angry Black Woman
1997
Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd as Madonna
1995
Zooman
Zooman as Grace
1994
Override
Override as Clerk
Drop Squad
Drop Squad as June Vanderpool
Fear of a Black Hat
Fear of a Black Hat as Nina Blackburn
1993
Hard Target
Hard Target as Det. Marie Mitchell
1992
Candyman
Candyman as Bernadette Walsh
Afterburn
Afterburn as Carol North
1991
Before the Storm
Before the Storm as Alex Robbins
1988
1984
11th Victim
11th Victim as Hostage
2019
Harriet
Harriet as Director, Screenplay
2013
Black Nativity
Black Nativity as Director, Writer
2007
Talk to Me
Talk to Me as Director
1997
Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou as Director, Writer