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Actor

Bernadette Speakes

Born February 25, 1967 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA11 films

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Love Jones posterFirst watchLove Jones19977.4as Sheila DownesA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
The Soloist poster6.7The Soloist2009

Filmography

11 films as actor
  1. 2025Christmas EverydayLyla
  2. 2024A Man's PromiseMona
  3. 2024Secret GospelSister Maria
  4. 2024JunkNurse
  5. 2022Happy PlaceMrs. Davis
  6. 2022Nobody's AngelsLieutenant Waters
  7. 2014Still HereNurse
  8. 2009The SoloistHomeless Lady
  9. 2001Rocky RoadRene
  10. 1997Love JonesSheila Downes
  11. 1996To Sir, with Love IILaVerne Mariner