Acting
Heather Headley
Born 1974-10-05
Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Heather Headley
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Chicago Med
2015
TMDB4.2
TV
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
TMDB2.8
TV
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TMDB2.7
Movie
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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
TMDB3.2
TV
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
TMDB2.8
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Great Performances
1971
TMDB3.0
Movie
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Respect
2021
TMDB3.4
TV
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Sweet Magnolias
2020
TMDB3.9
Movie
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Breakin' All the Rules
2004
TMDB3.0
Movie
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
TMDB3.6
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (20 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl | Self | Movie | 2025 |
 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Respect | Clara Ward | Movie | 2021 |
 | Sweet Magnolias | Helen Decatur | TV Series | 2020 |
 | The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2018 |
 | Chicago Med | Gwen Garrett | TV Series | 2015 |
 | We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Breakin' All the Rules | Self (Singer) | Movie | 2004 |
 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Rosa Negra Singer | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade | Self | Movie | 2002 |
 | Elmo's Magic Cookbook | Pocket Queen | Movie | 2001 |
 | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self | Movie | 2001 |
 | Creating Ragtime | Ensemble | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 |
| Sidewalks Entertainment | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1988 | |
| Christmas in Washington | Self | TV Series | 1982 | |
 | Great Performances | Self | TV Series | 1971 |