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LaTanya Richardson Jackson

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LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Oct 21, 1949 (76 years old)

Place of Birth

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

LaTanya Richardson, often listed as LaTanya Richardson Jackson, is an American actress and producer. She began her career appearing in off-Broadway, before playing supporting roles on television and film.

Known For

Acting
2025The American Revolution(voice)
2023You Hurt My FeelingsSylvia
2023Samuel L. Jackson: Did I Stutter?self - archival footage
2022The Last Movie StarsSelf
2022The Last Movie StarsMaude Brink (voice)
2022SherriSelf - Guest
2020Beyond the Spotlight
2019JuanitaKay-Rita
2019Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2018Summer Camp IslandQueen Bee (voice)
2017Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling HeartNarrator (voice)
2016Marvel's Luke CageMama Mabel
2016Marvel's Luke CageMama Mabel Stokes
2015Show Me a HeroNorma O'Neal
2013The Watsons Go to BirminghamGrandma Sands
2011Harry's LawNoreen
2010The Black List: Volume ThreeSelf
2010Blue BloodsLt. Dee Ann Carver
2009Mother and ChildCarol
2007BlackoutMrs. Thompson
2007All About UsCousin Bernice
2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
2007DamagesJudge Jaclynn Ellis
2006FreedomlandMarie
2006The Water Is WideEdna
2005Grey's AnatomyDiane Pierce
2005Criminal MindsCaroline Lewis
2003The Fighting TemptationsPaulina Pritchett
2003Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
2003Working Shakespeare
2001Within These WallsMelinda Donovan
2001100 Centre StreetAtallah Sims
2000Hairstory
2000Boston PublicSheila
1999Introducing Dorothy DandridgeAuntie
1999Once and Again
1999Judging AmyLena Railsback
1998U.S. MarshalsCooper
1997Julian Po
1997LovedAttorney Rose Jackson
1997Ally McBealAttorney Yvette Rose
1997The ViewSelf
1997The ViewSelf - Guest
1996Lone StarPriscilla Worth
1996The Deliverance of ElaineEdna (as Latanya Richardson)
1995Losing IsaiahCaroline Jones
1994Midnight Run for Your LifeDetective Dixon
1994When a Man Loves a WomanDr. Gina Mendez
1994Earth 2Alex Wentworth
1994Party of FiveJane Gideon
1994Chicago HopeMrs. Parnett
1994BaseballVarious (voice)
1994Baseball(voice)
1993Shameful SecretsLouise Levy
1993Sleepless in SeattleHarriet
1993Homicide: Life on the StreetLynette Thomson
1992JuiceSteel's Mother
1992The NightmanEmily
1992Malcolm XLorraine
1992Lorenzo's OilNurse Ruth
1992Frannie's TurnVivian
1991Fried Green TomatoesJaneen
1991The SuperJudge Smith
1990Law & OrderLorraine
1990Law & OrderAnne Houston
1982CheersModerator
1951Hallmark Hall of FameEdna Graves
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Production
2022The Last Days of Ptolemy GreyExecutive Producer
-Frisco KingExecutive Producer
Directing
2000HairstoryDirector