Portrait of Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Bio: An American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, and actress. In 1983, she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America, but a scandal involving nude photographs caused her to relinquish her title early
Born: Mon, Mar 18 1963
Birthplace: Tarrytown, New York, USA
Vanessa Williams is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Tripped Up
Tripped Up
Vanessa Williams was
60 in Tripped Up
as 'Patricia Chamberlain'.
Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
Vanessa Williams was
60 in Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
as ''.
Thu, Jun 15 2023
Poster of Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Vanessa Williams was
60 in Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
as ''.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
Vanessa Williams was
59 in Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 17 2023
Poster of Bad Hair
Bad Hair
Vanessa Williams was
58 in Bad Hair
as 'Zora'.
Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of Vanessa Williams: Live From the West Side
Vanessa Williams: Live From the West Side
Vanessa Williams was
57 in Vanessa Williams: Live From the West Side
as ''.
Sat, Dec 05 2020
Poster of Singleholic
Singleholic
Vanessa Williams was
57 in Singleholic
as 'Jackie Chisolm'.
Fri, Mar 27 2020
Poster of Miss Virginia
Miss Virginia
Vanessa Williams was
56 in Miss Virginia
as 'Sally Rae'.
Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of Batman: Hush
Batman: Hush
Vanessa Williams was
56 in Batman: Hush
as 'Amanda Waller (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 19 2019
Poster of The Legend of Hallowaiian
The Legend of Hallowaiian
Vanessa Williams was
55 in The Legend of Hallowaiian
as 'Fire Goddess (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 18 2018
Poster of Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Vanessa Williams was
55 in Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
as 'Amanda Waller (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of The Man from Earth: Holocene
The Man from Earth: Holocene
Vanessa Williams was
54 in The Man from Earth: Holocene
as 'Carolyn'.
Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of Not Black Enough
Not Black Enough
Vanessa Williams was
54 in Not Black Enough
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of The Secret She Kept
The Secret She Kept
Vanessa Williams was
53 in The Secret She Kept
as 'Beverly'.
Sun, Jul 10 2016
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Vanessa Williams was
52 in Show Boat
as 'Julie LaVerne'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of The Trip to Bountiful
The Trip to Bountiful
Vanessa Williams was
50 in The Trip to Bountiful
as 'Jessie Mae Watts'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of He's Way More Famous Than You
He's Way More Famous Than You
Vanessa Williams was
50 in He's Way More Famous Than You
as 'Vanessa Williams'.
Fri, May 10 2013
Poster of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
Vanessa Williams was
50 in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
as 'Janice'.
Fri, Mar 29 2013
Poster of A Mother's Love
A Mother's Love
Vanessa Williams was
47 in A Mother's Love
as 'Rochelle Richardson'.
Tue, Feb 22 2011
Poster of Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Vanessa Williams was
46 in Hannah Montana: The Movie
as 'Vita'.
Fri, Apr 10 2009
Poster of And Then Came Love
And Then Came Love
Vanessa Williams was
43 in And Then Came Love
as 'Julie'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Rehearsing a Dream
Rehearsing a Dream
Vanessa Williams was
43 in Rehearsing a Dream
as ''.
Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of My Brother
My Brother
Vanessa Williams was
42 in My Brother
as 'L'Tisha Morton'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Vanessa Williams was
42 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
as 'Witch (segment "Into the Woods")'.
Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Vanessa Williams was
41 in Christmas in Washington
as ''.
Wed, Dec 15 2004
Poster of The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
Vanessa Williams was
41 in The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 04 2004
Poster of Johnson Family Vacation
Johnson Family Vacation
Vanessa Williams was
41 in Johnson Family Vacation
as 'Dorothy Johnson'.
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Vanessa Williams was
39 in Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
as ''.
Mon, Feb 10 2003
Poster of Keep the Faith, Baby
Keep the Faith, Baby
Vanessa Williams was
38 in Keep the Faith, Baby
as 'Hazel Scott'.
Mon, Feb 11 2002
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Vanessa Williams was
38 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self - Host'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Santa, Baby!
Santa, Baby!
Vanessa Williams was
38 in Santa, Baby!
as 'Alicia (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 17 2001
Poster of WW 3
WW 3
Vanessa Williams was
38 in WW 3
as 'M.J. Blake (as Vanessa L. Williams)'.
Thu, Jul 12 2001
Poster of A Diva's Christmas Carol
A Diva's Christmas Carol
Vanessa Williams was
37 in A Diva's Christmas Carol
as 'Ebony Scrooge'.
Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of Christmas is Coming: Rob Mathes & Very Special Friends
Christmas is Coming: Rob Mathes & Very Special Friends
Vanessa Williams was
37 in Christmas is Coming: Rob Mathes & Very Special Friends
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Sep 05 2000
Poster of Afrocentricity
Afrocentricity
Vanessa Williams was
37 in Afrocentricity
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 01 2000
Poster of Shaft
Shaft
Vanessa Williams was
37 in Shaft
as 'Carmen Vasquez'.
Thu, Jun 15 2000
Poster of Don Quixote
Don Quixote
Vanessa Williams was
37 in Don Quixote
as 'Dulcinea / Aldonza'.
Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of The Courage to Love
The Courage to Love
Vanessa Williams was
36 in The Courage to Love
as 'Mother Henriette Delille'.
Mon, Jan 24 2000
Poster of Shaft: Still the Man
Shaft: Still the Man
Vanessa Williams was
36 in Shaft: Still the Man
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Light It Up
Light It Up
Vanessa Williams was
36 in Light It Up
as 'Audrey McDonald'.
Thu, Nov 04 1999
Poster of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Vanessa Williams was
36 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as 'Queen of Trash'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Futuresport
Futuresport
Vanessa Williams was
36 in Futuresport
as 'Alexandra 'Alex' Torres'.
Thu, Sep 30 1999
Poster of Dance with Me
Dance with Me
Vanessa Williams was
35 in Dance with Me
as 'Ruby Sinclair'.
Fri, Aug 21 1998
Poster of Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
Vanessa Williams was
35 in Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Vanessa Williams was
34 in Soul Food
as 'Teri'.
Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Vanessa Williams was
34 in Hoodlum
as 'Francine Hughes, Self'.
Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of Eraser
Eraser
Vanessa Williams was
33 in Eraser
as 'Lee Cullen'.
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Vanessa Williams was
32 in Bye Bye Birdie
as 'Rose Alvarez'.
Sun, Dec 03 1995
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Vanessa Williams was
32 in Nothing Lasts Forever
as 'Dr. Kathy 'Kat' Hunter'.
Sat, Nov 04 1995
Poster of Score with Chicks
Score with Chicks
Vanessa Williams was
30 in Score with Chicks
as ''.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Vanessa Williams was
29 in Stompin' at the Savoy
as 'Pauline'.
Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Vanessa Williams was
28 in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
as 'Lulu Daniels'.
Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Another You
Another You
Vanessa Williams was
28 in Another You
as 'Gloria'.
Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of The Kid Who Loved Christmas
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Vanessa Williams was
27 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas
as 'Lynette Parks'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Vanessa Williams was
27 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
as 'Terri Knight'.
Sun, May 20 1990
Poster of Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
Vanessa Williams was
25 in Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
as 'Valentine Hayward'.
Sun, Feb 05 1989
Poster of Under the Gun
Under the Gun
Vanessa Williams was
25 in Under the Gun
as 'Samantha Richards'.
Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of The Pick-up Artist
The Pick-up Artist
Vanessa Williams was
24 in The Pick-up Artist
as 'Rae, Girl with Dog'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Vanessa Williams was
59+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Queen of the Universe
Queen of the Universe
Vanessa Williams was
58+ in Queen of the Universe
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 02 2021
Poster of Girls5eva
Girls5eva
Vanessa Williams was
58+ in Girls5eva
as 'Nance Trace'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of Name That Tune
Name That Tune
Vanessa Williams was
57+ in Name That Tune
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 2021
Poster of Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams was
57+ in Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 15 2020
Poster of Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
Vanessa Williams was
57+ in Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Special Guest / Vanqueisha De House'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 24 2020
Poster of Calling All T.O.T.S.
Calling All T.O.T.S.
Vanessa Williams was
57+ in Calling All T.O.T.S.
as 'Captain Beakman (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Vanessa Williams was
56+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Vanessa Williams was
56+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Delilah'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of T.O.T.S.
T.O.T.S.
Vanessa Williams was
56+ in T.O.T.S.
as 'Captain Beakman (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of American Style
American Style
Vanessa Williams was
55+ in American Style
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2019
Poster of Daytime Divas
Daytime Divas
Vanessa Williams was
54+ in Daytime Divas
as 'Maxine Robinson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 2017
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
Vanessa Williams was
53+ in The $100,000 Pyramid
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Vanessa Williams was
53+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Vanessa Williams was
51+ in The Librarians
as 'Cynthia Rockwell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Vanessa Williams was
50+ in Broad City
as 'Elizabeth Carlton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Vanessa Williams was
49+ in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of 666 Park Avenue
666 Park Avenue
Vanessa Williams was
49+ in 666 Park Avenue
as 'Olivia Doran'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2012
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Vanessa Williams was
49+ in The Mindy Project
as 'Dr. Phillips'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Bethenny
Bethenny
Vanessa Williams was
49+ in Bethenny
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Vanessa Williams was
46+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Vanessa Williams was
46+ in Modern Family
as 'Rhonda'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Vanessa Williams was
46+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Vanessa Williams was
45+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as ', Self - Judge, Self - Judge (archive footage), Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
Vanessa Williams was
45+ in The Wendy Williams Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
Vanessa Williams was
44+ in Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
as 'Mama Mirabelle (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of Shear Genius
Shear Genius
Vanessa Williams was
44+ in Shear Genius
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 11 2007
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Vanessa Williams was
43+ in Ugly Betty
as 'Willhelmina Slater'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of South Beach
South Beach
Vanessa Williams was
42+ in South Beach
as 'Elizabeth Bauer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 2006
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Vanessa Williams was
42+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Vanessa Williams was
41+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Vanessa Williams was
41+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Renee Perry'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Vanessa Williams was
41+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of On Air with Ryan Seacrest
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Vanessa Williams was
40+ in On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Vanessa Williams was
40+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of The Bachelorette
The Bachelorette
Vanessa Williams was
39+ in The Bachelorette
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Vanessa Williams was
39+ in Boomtown
as 'Detective Katherine Pierce'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
Vanessa Williams was
38+ in The Proud Family
as 'Debra (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors
Vanessa Williams was
35+ in L.A. Doctors
as 'Dr. Leanne Barrows'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of VH1 Divas
VH1 Divas
Vanessa Williams was
35+ in VH1 Divas
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1998
Poster of LateLine
LateLine
Vanessa Williams was
34+ in LateLine
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Vanessa Williams was
34+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Vanessa Williams was
34+ in The Odyssey
as 'Calypso'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1997
Poster of Jungle Cubs
Jungle Cubs
Vanessa Williams was
33+ in Jungle Cubs
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Vanessa Williams was
33+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Vanessa Williams was
32+ in Nothing Lasts Forever
as 'Dr. Kathy 'Kat' Hunter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1995
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Vanessa Williams was
32+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Vanessa Williams was
31+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Beauty (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Vanessa Williams was
31+ in Chicago Hope
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Vanessa Williams was
30+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Vanessa Williams was
29+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as 'Arandis'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Vanessa Williams was
29+ in The Jacksons: An American Dream
as 'Suzanne de Passe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Vanessa Williams was
27+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Danny Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Vanessa Williams was
25+ in American Experience
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Vanessa Williams was
25+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as ', Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Vanessa Williams was
21+ in Partners in Crime
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Vanessa Williams was
18+ in T. J. Hooker
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Vanessa Williams was
12+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives
Vanessa Williams was
2+ in Days of Our Lives
as 'Valerie Grant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 1965
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Vanessa Williams was
0+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Vanessa Williams was
0+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Vanessa Williams was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953