Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell Calloway

68 · Born: Mar 20, 1957

Personal Details

BornMar 20, 1957 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Parents
  • Beverly Bell
Relatives
  • Elaine Folayan (Sibling)

Biography

Vanessa Bell Calloway, a talented and accomplished individual, entered the world on March 20, 1957, in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. This remarkable actress and director has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with notable appearances in films such as "Coming to America" (1988),"What's Love Got to Do with It" (1993),and "Daylight" (1996).

Throughout her illustrious career, Vanessa Bell Calloway has been fortunate enough to share her life with her loving husband, Tony Calloway, whom she wed on September 3, 1988. Together, they have been blessed with two precious children, bringing immense joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Career

2025
One of Them Days
One of Them Days as Mama Ruth
One of Them Days
One of Them Days as Mama Ruth
333
333 as Gretta
2024
Great Performances
Great Performances as Idella Landy
Queens of Christmas
Queens of Christmas as Julia Mason
2023
Under the Boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk as Val (voice)
Black Girl Erupted
Black Girl Erupted as Dr. Rebecca Francis
2022
The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know as Della Cowans
Starkeisha
Starkeisha as The Voice
Wicked City
Wicked City as Tabitha
2021
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America as Imani Izzi
2019
Harriet
Harriet as Rit Ross
American Skin
American Skin as Bernice
2018
Throwback Holiday
Throwback Holiday as Mildred Anderson
Her Only Choice
Her Only Choice as Dr. Bailey
Thriller
Thriller as Mrs. Jackson
Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete as Jennifer Johns
2016
Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners as Lady Ella Johnson
2015
LAPD African Cops
LAPD African Cops as Officer Collins
About Scout
About Scout as Faith Price
2014
2013
Holla II
Holla II as Marion
Shameless
Shameless as Carol Fisher
2012
The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect as Molly Thomas
The Undershepherd
The Undershepherd as Deaconess Carter
A Beautiful Soul
A Beautiful Soul as Guardian Angel
The Last Fall
The Last Fall as Marie Bishop
2008
Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace as Aunt Dorrie
2007
Stompin'
Stompin' as Mrs. Jackson
2003
Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz as Anita
Love Don't Cost a Thing
Love Don't Cost a Thing as Vivian Johnson
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen as Diana Philips
2002
Bad Boy
Bad Boy as Christine Hodges
The Brothers
The Brothers as Dr. Thelma Woolridge
2000
Love Song
Love Song as Evie Livingston
The Temptations
The Temptations as Johnnie Mae Matthews
1997
Orleans
Orleans as Rosalee Clark
1996
Daylight
Daylight as Grace Calloway
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid as Abby Holsopple
America's Dream
America's Dream as Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
1995
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide as Julia Hunter
Under One Roof
Under One Roof as Maggie Langston
1994
The Inkwell
The Inkwell as Francis Phillips
Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids as Jamika (voice)
Memphis
Memphis as Martha Kinship
1990
Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home! as Nancy Dodds
1989
Disneyland
Disneyland as Nancy
1988
Death Spa
Death Spa as Marci Hewitt
Coming to America
Coming to America as Imani Izzi
2023
2021