Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Biography: Salli Elise Richardson-Whitfield (born November 23, 1967) is an American television and film actress. She is known for her role as Dr. Allison Blake on the sci-fi TV series Eureka and her voice acting as Elisa Maza on the Disney animated series Gargoyles. She also appeared in the 2007 film I Am Legend alongside actor Will Smith. Her acting credits include: A Low Down Dirty Shame, Posse, and Antwone Fisher. She has guest-starred in numerous television shows, such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Silk Stalkings, New York Undercover, The Pretender and Secret Agent Man. Richardson had a recurring role as "Kim" on the show Mercy Point and as "Nancy Adams" on Rude Awakening. She played "Viveca Foster" on the television drama Family Law. On September 8, 2002, she married long-time boyfriend and fellow actor Dondre Whitfield. She and Whitfield have one daughter, Parker Richardson-Whitfield and one son, Dre Terrell Whitfield.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 23, 1967
Deathday: N/A
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The Great White Hype
1996-05-03
The Great White Hype
Overview: When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-03
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Good Hair
2009-10-09
Good Hair
Overview: An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-09
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Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
2004-08-25
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Overview: A scientific expedition sets out for Borneo to seek a flower called the Blood Orchid, which could grant extended life. Meanwhile, they run afoul of snakes and each other.
Genres: Adventure Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-25
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I Am Legend
2007-12-12
I Am Legend
Overview: Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-12
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Biker Boyz
2003-01-31
Biker Boyz
Overview: A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son", this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King of Cali", the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-31
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A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994-11-23
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Overview: A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Antwone Fisher
2002-12-19
Antwone Fisher
Overview: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-19
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Posse
1993-05-14
Posse
Overview: A group of mostly black infantrymen return from the Spanish-American War with a cache of gold. They travel to the West where their leader searches for the men who lynched his father.
Genres: Action Adventure Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-14
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Mo' Money
1992-07-24
Mo' Money
Overview: Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards, everything is going great. But soon, the chief of security drags him into the big leagues of criminals...
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-24
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Pastor Brown
2009-06-26
Pastor Brown
Overview: When her father unexpectedly falls terminally ill, exotic dancer Jessica "Jesse" Brown returns home for the first time in more than a decade. Her father's dying wish - that she take over as head of Mount Olive Baptist Church - turns her life and her family's life upside down.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-26
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I Will Follow
2010-09-18
I Will Follow
Overview: Chronicles a day in the life of a grieving woman, and the twelve visitors who help her move forward.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-18
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Soul of the Game
1996-04-20
Soul of the Game
Overview: In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-20
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Butter
1998-10-13
Butter
Overview: Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder forcing him to go on the run and to try to get the goods on the real killers.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-13
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We the Party
2012-04-06
We the Party
Overview: In Los Angeles, five high-school friends deal with romance, money, prom, college, sex, bullies, social media, fitting in, standing out, and finding themselves.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-06
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I Spy Returns
1994-02-03
I Spy Returns
Overview: Time passes and things change. So have Scott and Robinson. Scott has become a college professor and Robinson holds a high enough position with the S.S.A.. Actually, their children are now the agents. It is their first mission and they must babysit some Russian scientists But the loving fathers that they are, they follow them to make sure their babies don't get hurt. What happens next is a mix of action and comedy involving the CIA, the KGB, China, and old friends from the old world
Genres: TV Movie Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-02-03
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Black Dynamite
2009-10-16
Black Dynamite
Overview: This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-16
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
1996-01-26
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Overview: This film relates the story of a tightly connected Afro-American community informally called Colored Town where the inhabitants live and depend on each other in a world where racist oppression is everywhere, as told by a boy called Cliff who spent his childhood there. Despite this, we see the life of the community in all its joys and sorrows, of those that live there while others decide to leave for a better life north. For those remaining, things come to a serious situation when one prominent businessman is being muscled out by a white competitor using racist intimidation. In response, the community must make the decision of whether to submit meekly like they always have, or finally fight for their rights.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-26
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Light Girls
2015-01-19
Light Girls
Overview: From the creator and director of the critically acclaimed documentary Dark Girls, award-winning filmmaker Bill Duke continues the conversation on colorism with Light Girls. Sharing the untold stories and experiences of lighter-skinned women, Light Girls dives deep into the discussion of skin color, preference, privilege, pain and prejudice. The documentary features interviews with Russell Simmons, Soledad O'Brien, Diahann Carroll, India Arie, Iyanla Vanzant, Michaela Angela Davis, Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and more.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-19
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How U Like Me Now
1992-09-04
How U Like Me Now
Overview: Set on the south side of Chicago, How U Like Me Now? is a comedy that captures the lifestyles of several twenty-something African Americans. Centering on a slacker named Thomas (Darnell Williams) and his ambitious girlfriend Valerie (Sally Richardson), the film follows the couple as they decide whether to continue their relationship or call it quits.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-04
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Playin' for Love
2015-01-16
Playin' for Love
Overview: Coach Banks (Robert Townsend) is used to calling all the shots for his championship high school basketball team and in his own love life. But that’s about to change when he meets, Talisa McCoy (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), the mother of a star player, new to Jackson high. She’s a beautiful, strong-willed single mom, with her own ideas on a winning team…and the perfect man. Now, this coach will have to learn a few new plays if he’s going to stay in the game.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-16
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Sioux City
1994-04-01
Sioux City
Overview: A young Lakota Sioux, adopted by a wealthy Jewish couple in Beverly Hills, gets in touch with his cultural roots and solves a mystery in this thriller.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-01
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Saving Westbrook High
2013-10-20
Saving Westbrook High
Overview: A diverse community, an ambitious newly-appointed principal and a handful of committed teachers come together to save a once popular suburban school in danger of closing.
Genres: Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-20
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Prelude to a Kiss
1992-07-10
Prelude to a Kiss
Overview: A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-10
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Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
2002-02-14
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Overview: Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad. The film's story line focuses on three men living, dating and loving in Los Angeles in the 90's. They struggle with heartbreak and insecurity as a result of failed relationships. The three characters’ stories unfold through sessions with their therapist – sessions that are often as comedic as they are insightful.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-14
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Gargoyles: The Heroes Awaken
1996-05-02
Gargoyles: The Heroes Awaken
Overview: After a magic spell in 10th century Scotland turns them to stone, a group of gargoyles that turn to flesh and blood when the sun goes down are resurrected by an opportunistic billionaire with sinister intentions.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-02
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Up Against the Wall
1991-01-18
Up Against the Wall
Overview: A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-18
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