Known for movies
Coming to America (1988)
as Lady-in-Waiting
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
as Runway Model
Shakedown (1988)
as Carr's Lady
Criminal Passion (1994)
as Model
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | January 25, 1949 |
| Spouse | William T. Newman (m. 2005), Robert L. Johnson (m. 1969–2002) |
| Fact | An accomplished fashion runway and print model gracing hundreds of ads. Was featured in numerous Ebony Fashion Fair tours. |
Sheila Johnson is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and co-founder of BET. She is the first African American woman to become a billionaire.
Sheila Johnson was born in 1952 in Queens, New York. Her parents were both educators. She has two sisters. Sheila Johnson attended the University of Illinois, where she earned a degree in communications.
Sheila Johnson’s career began in the music industry, working as a publicist for Quincy Jones. She later co-founded BET with her then-husband, Robert Johnson. BET was the first African American-owned television network. Sheila Johnson served as president and CEO of the network for 10 years.
Sheila Johnson is also a successful hotelier. She is the co-founder of The Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia. The resort has been named one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Sheila Johnson has a net worth of $1 billion. She is divorced from Robert Johnson. They have three children together.
General Info
| Full Name | Sheila Johnson |
| Date Of Birth | January 25, 1949 |
| Profession | Film producer, TV Program Creator, Businessperson |
| Education | Proviso East High School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | William T. Newman (m. 2005), Robert L. Johnson (m. 1969–2002) |
Accomplishments
| Movies | Coming to America, Shakedown |
| TV Shows | Teen Summit |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Currently seen in a local Chicago TV ad for Andriana Furs [November 2002] |
| 2 | An accomplished fashion runway and print model gracing hundreds of ads. Was featured in numerous Ebony Fashion Fair tours. |
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister, Sister | 1995 | TV Series | Latina |
| Criminal Passion | 1994 | Model | |
| Space Rangers | 1993 | TV Series | April |
| Coming to America | 1988 | Lady-in-Waiting | |
| Shakedown | 1988 | Carr's Lady | |
| Bright Lights, Big City | 1988 | Runway Model |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Dress Collection 2007 Fashion Show | 2008 | Video documentary | Herself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
