LaTanya Richardson

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LaTanya Richardson Wiki Biography

LaTanya Richardson was born on 21 October 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia USA, and is a producer and actress, best known for her supporting roles on both television and in film. She also appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions. Some of her projects include “Sleepless in Seattle”, “Luke Cage”, and “Rebel”. All of her efforts have helped put her net worth to where it is today.

How rich is LaTanya Richardson? As of mid-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $10 million, mostly earned through a successful career in film and television. She’s also known to be the wife of actor Samuel L. Jackson. As she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.

LaTanya grew up in Atlanta, and attended Spelman College which is known for being one of the oldest colleges for black women in the US. She started her career in numerous off-Broadway productions.

Thanks to her performances, she was led to opportunities in film and on television; one of her first notable films was in 1991, entitled “Fried Green Tomatoes”., a comedy-drama based on the Fannie Flagg novel entitled “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café”. A year later, she was cast in “Malcolm X”, a biographical film about the activist of the same name, portrayed by Denzel Washington. In 1993, Richardson had a part of “Sleepless in Seattle” which starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, a critical and commercial success helping LaTanya’s net worth rise. The following year, she appeared in “When A Man Loves a Woman”, before being cast in “Losing Isaiah”. In 1996, she had a role in “Lone Star” which is a mystery film. Two years after that, she was cast in “US Marshals” before getting her biggest role in 2003’s “The Fighting Temptations”, appearing in the musical as the main antagonist Paulina Pritchett.

She also has numerous television credits, including “Show Me A Hero” which is a miniseries based on the book of the same name. She also became part of the Netflix and Marvel series “Luke Cage”. In 2014, LaTanya was cast in the play “A Raisin in the Sun” as Lena Younger, which would earn her a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play. This was her second Broadway appearance after the 2009 production of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”. In 2017, Richardson was cast in the BET police drama series “Rebel”, about an Oakland police officer who began working as a private investigator after her brother was killed by the police. All of these opportunities continued to help her net worth increase.

For her personal life, it is known that LaTanya met actor Samuel L. Jackson in 1974, and they married six years later. Their child is producer Zoe Jackson. After their child was born, Richardson stopped working regularly in a vow to help keep the family intact.

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LaTanya Richardson Quick Info

Full Name LaTanya Richardson
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth October 21, 1949
Place Of Birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Profession Actress
Education Spelman College
Nationality American
Spouse Samuel L. Jackson
Children Zoe Jackson
Nicknames La Tanya Richardson , LaTanya Estelle Richardson , LaTanya Jackson , Latanya Richardson , LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ltjackson_/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724665/
Nominations Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance
Movies The Fighting Temptations, U.S. Marshals, Show Me a Hero, Losing Isaiah, Freedomland, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, Lorenzo’s Oil, Sleepless in Seattle, Fried Green Tomatoes, 100 Centre Street, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Malcolm X
TV Shows 100 Centre Street, Frannie’s Turn

LaTanya Richardson Important Facts

  • Co-starred with Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of “Raisin in the Sun,” for which she earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress.
  • Daughter-in-law of Elizabeth Jackson.
  • Daughter: Zoë Jackson (b. 1982).
  • Second cousin of Justin Guarini, runner-up on American Idol (2002).
  • Daughter Zoe attends Vassar College. [January 2002]
  • Directed the short film, Hairstory (2000), which was written by Tish Benson.
  • Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater from Spelman College and a Master’s Degree in Drama from New York University.

LaTanya Richardson Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Luke Cage 2016 TV Series Mama Mabel Actress
Show Me a Hero 2015 TV Mini-Series Norma O’Neal Actress
Blue Bloods 2014-2015 TV Series Lt. Dee Ann Carver Actress
The Watsons Go to Birmingham 2013 TV Movie Grandma Sands (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Damages 2012 TV Series Judge Jaclynn Ellis Actress
Harry’s Law 2011 TV Series Noreen Actress
Mother and Child 2009 Carol (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Blackout 2007/III Mrs. Thompson (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
All About Us 2007 Cousin Bernice (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Freedomland 2006 Marie Actress
The Water Is Wide 2006 TV Movie Edna (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
The Fighting Temptations 2003 Paulina Pritchett (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Boston Public 2003 TV Series Sheila Actress
100 Centre Street 2001-2002 TV Series Atallah Sims Actress
Within These Walls 2001 TV Movie Melinda Donovan (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
Hairstory 2000 TV Movie as LaTanya Richardson Actress
Once and Again 1999 TV Series Counselor Actress
Judging Amy 1999 TV Series Lena Railsback Actress
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 1999 TV Movie Auntie (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Ally McBeal 1998-1999 TV Series Attorney Yvette Rose Actress
Any Day Now 1998 TV Series Mrs. Walker Actress
Secrets 1998 Short as LaTanya Richardson Actress
U.S. Marshals 1998 Deputy Marshal Savannah Cooper (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Julian Po 1997 Darlene (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
Loved 1997 Attorney Rose Jackson (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Homicide: Life on the Street 1997 TV Series Lynette Thomson Actress
Lone Star 1996 Priscilla Worth (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
The Deliverance of Elaine 1996 TV Movie Edna (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
NYPD Blue 1995 TV Series Sister Cecilia Actress
Losing Isaiah 1995 Caroline Jones (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Chicago Hope 1995 TV Series Mrs. Parnett Actress
The Last Laugh 1994 Short Elaine (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Earth 2 1994 TV Series Alex Wentworth Actress
Party of Five 1994 TV Series Jane Gideon Actress
Midnight Run for Your Life 1994 TV Movie Det. Dixon (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
When a Man Loves a Woman 1994 Dr. Gina Mendez (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
Shameful Secrets 1993 TV Movie Louise Levy (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Sleepless in Seattle 1993 Harriet (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Cheers 1993 TV Series Moderator Actress
Civil Wars 1993 TV Series Van Beechley Actress
Lorenzo’s Oil 1992 Nurse Ruth (as La Tanya Richardson) Actress
Malcolm X 1992 Lorraine (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
The Nightman 1992 TV Movie Emily (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Law & Order 1991-1992 TV Series Anne Houston / Lorraine Actress
Juice 1992 Steel’s Mother (as Latanya Richardson) Actress
Frannie’s Turn 1992 TV Series Vivian Actress
Fried Green Tomatoes 1991 Janeen (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
The Super 1991 Judge Smith (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Hangin’ with the Homeboys 1991 Caseworker (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
The Civil War 1990 TV Mini-Series documentary Various / Susan King Taylor Actress
A Man Called Hawk 1989 TV Series Doris Gilbert Actress
Dream Street 1989 TV Series Actress
One Life to Live 1968 TV Series Rodi #1 (1992) (as LaTanya Richardson) Actress
Hairstory 2000 TV Movie as LaTanya Richardson Director
The Fighting Temptations 2003 performer: “Amazing Grace” Soundtrack
The 68th Annual Tony Awards 2014 TV Special Herself – Nominee: Best Leading Actress in a Play Self
The Broadway.com Show 2014 TV Series Herself Self
The View 2014 TV Series Herself – Guest Co-Hostess / Herself Self
School of My Dreams 2012 Documentary short voice, as LaTanya Richardson Self
The 2011 Annual American Theatre Wing Gala 2011 TV Movie Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
The Black List: Volume Three 2010 Documentary Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
16th Annual Trumpet Awards 2008 TV Special Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
Samuel L. Jackson: An American Cinematheque Tribute 2008 TV Movie documentary Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
Road to Ingwavuma 2008 Documentary short as LaTanya Richardson Self
RSC Meets USA: Working Shakespeare 2005 Video documentary Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives 2003 Documentary Reader (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
Essence Awards 2001 TV Movie documentary Herself (as LaTanya Richardson) Self
Baseball 1994 TV Mini-Series documentary Herself Self
Biography 1999 TV Series documentary Herself Archive Footage

LaTanya Richardson Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Show Me a Hero (2015) Won
2014 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Mini-Series The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013) Won
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Show Me a Hero (2015) Nominated
2014 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Mini-Series The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013) Nominated