Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

61 · Born: Apr 17, 1964

Personal Details

BornApr 17, 1964 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Antoine Fuqua

    ( Apr 9, 1999 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Adolfo Quinones

    ( Dec 12, 1982 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Samuel Staples
  • Zelma Staples

Biography

Lela Rochon, a talented actress and producer, entered the world on April 17, 1964, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. With a career spanning decades, she has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, earning recognition for her outstanding performances in notable films such as Gang Related (1997),Waiting to Exhale (1995),and Any Given Sunday (1999).

Beyond her professional achievements, Lela has also built a life filled with love and family. She has been married to the accomplished director Antoine Fuqua since April 9, 1999, and together they have two precious children. Prior to her union with Fuqua, she was previously married to Adolfo Quinones, with whom she shared a special bond.

Career

2025
2019
2015
2014
Supremacy
Supremacy as Mother
2010
Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name as Roseanna Allen
Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest as Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
2009
2004
First Daughter
First Daughter as Liz Pappas
2001
The Division
The Division as Angela Reid
1999
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday as Vanessa Struthers
1998
Knock Off
Knock Off as Karen Lee
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
The Big Hit
The Big Hit as Chantel
1997
Gang Related
Gang Related as Cynthia Webb
1996
The Chamber
The Chamber as Nora Stark
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mr. and Mrs. Loving as Mildred 'Bean' Jeter
1995
1993
1992
Boomerang
Boomerang as Christie
1989
Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights as Sunshine
1987
Into the Homeland
Into the Homeland as Exquisite Woman
1986
Foxtrap
Foxtrap as Lindy
Stewardess School
Stewardess School as School Instructor
1985
A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale as Charlotte
1984
Breakin'
Breakin' as Extra in First Scene (uncredited)