Actor
Heather Headley
Born October 5, 1974 in Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies5 films
Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.
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First watchRespect20216.8as Clara WardThe rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.View filmEssential films
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5 films as actor- 2021RespectClara Ward
- 2018American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert
- 2004Dirty Dancing: Havana NightsRosa Negra Singer
- 2001Elmo's Magic CookbookPocket Queen
- 1998Creating RagtimeEnsemble