Shari Headley is an American actress, best known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1984 romantic comedy film “The Woman in Red” and as Nia Long’s mother, Darlene, in the 1991 coming-of-age film “Boyz n the Hood”. She has also appeared in such films as “Coming to America” (1988), “White Men Can’t Jump” (1992) and “Johnson Family Vacation” (2004). In addition to her film work, Headley has also appeared in a number of television shows, including “New York Undercover”, “The Cosby Show” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”.
Headley was born on July 15, 1961, in Queens, New York, the daughter of Margaret, a nurse, and Lloyd Headley, a doctor. She has two sisters, Kimberly and Sharon. Headley attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. After graduation, she studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting.
Headley’s first film role was in the 1984 romantic comedy “The Woman in Red”, in which she played Lisa McDowell, the love interest of star Ted Danson. She went on to appear in such films as “Coming to America” (1988), “White Men Can’t Jump” (1992) and “Johnson Family Vacation” (2004). In addition to her film work, Headley has also appeared in a number of television shows, including “New York Undercover”, “The Cosby Show” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”.
Headley has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Christopher Williams from 1987 to 1992. She married actor Darryl M. Bell in 1995. The couple has two daughters, Sophia and Anabella.
Headley has a net worth of $4 million.
General Info
Full Name
Shari Headley
Date Of Birth
July 15, 1964
Height
1.72 m
Profession
Writer, Actor, Model
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Christopher Martin
Children
Skyler Martin
Accomplishments
Nominations
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Movies
I Really Hate My Ex, Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club, Towelhead, Johnson Family Vacation, Coming to America, Kojak: Ariana
TV Shows
All My Children, 413 Hope St., Gideon Oliver, The Haves and the Have Nots