Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

69 · Born: Dec 30, 1955

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 30, 1955 Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
  • Vincent Hughes

    ( Jul 30, 2005 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Eric Maurice

    ( Dec 29, 1990 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Ivy Ralph
  • Stanley Ralph
Relatives
  • Michael Ralph (Sibling)
  • Stanley Ralph (Sibling)
  • Tim Ralph (Sibling)

Biography

Sheryl Lee Ralph, a talented actress, embarked on her remarkable journey in the world of entertainment on December 30, 1955, in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.

Her illustrious career, spanning over four decades, has been marked by a plethora of notable roles in various television shows and films. One of her most iconic roles was in the popular sitcom Moesha, which aired from 1996 to 2001.

Prior to her breakout role in Moesha, Ralph had already established herself as a versatile actress, with appearances in the 1980 comedy series Its A Living and the 2013 comedy-drama film Instant Mom.

Ralph's professional journey began in the late 1970s, laying the groundwork for her future success. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to adapt to diverse roles, showcasing her impressive range as an actress.

In her personal life, Ralph has been married to Vincent Hughes, a Pennsylvania state senator, since July 30, 2005. She was previously married to Eric Maurice.

With her extensive experience in the entertainment industry and her dedication to her craft, Sheryl Lee Ralph has become a beloved figure in American television and film.

Career

2025
Ricky
Ricky as Joanne
American Masters
American Masters as Hazel Scott (voice)
2024
2023
The Young Wife
The Young Wife as Angelique
2021
Christmas in My Heart
Christmas in My Heart as Ruthie Sampson
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary as Barbara Howard
2020
Motherland: Fort Salem
Motherland: Fort Salem as President Kelly Wade
2019
Fam
Fam as Rose
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan as Claudette
2018
Step Sisters
Step Sisters as Yvonne Bishop
The Quad
The Quad as Ula Pettiway
2015
Instant Mom
Instant Mom as Maggie Turner
2010
Blessed and Cursed
Blessed and Cursed as Lady Wright
2005
Barbershop
Barbershop as Claire
2001
The Jennie Project
The Jennie Project as Dr. Pamela Prentiss
Deterrence
Deterrence as Gayle Redford
1999
Personals
Personals as Chantal
Moesha
Moesha as Dee Mitchell
1997
Jamaica Beat
Jamaica Beat as Sylvia Jones
1996
Bogus
Bogus as Ruth Clark
1995
1994
Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt as Hypolita Kropotkin
The Flintstones
The Flintstones as Mrs. Pyrite
1993
No Child of Mine
No Child of Mine as Marjorie Duncan
1992
Mistress
Mistress as Beverly Dumont
Designing Women
Designing Women as Etienne Toussant Bouvier
1989
The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn as Lola Quinn
Skin Deep
Skin Deep as Receptionist
1988
Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company as Rita (voice)
It's a Living
It's a Living as Ginger St. James
1985
Code Name: Foxfire
Code Name: Foxfire as Maggie 'The Cat' Bryan
1982
The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood as Doris Campbell
1977
A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action as Barbara Hanley