Sheryl Ralph American accomplished film, television and Broadway actress, singer Date of Birth: 30.12.1965 Country: USA

1. Biography of Cheryl Ralph
2. Early Life and Education
3. Acting Career
4. Musical Career
5. Producing and Directing
6. Personal Life

Biography of Cheryl Ralph

Cheryl Lee Ralph is an experienced American actress in film, television, and Broadway, as well as a singer. She was born on December 30, 1965, in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.

Early Life and Education

Ralph completed high school at the age of 16 and graduated from Rutgers University in 1975 at the age of 19. She missed her graduation ceremony as she was filming a commercial for Skippy peanut butter. However, years later, Ralph had the honor of being the commencement speaker for Rutgers' graduation in 2003.

Acting Career

Ralph has appeared in various television shows such as "Clean House," "It's a Living," "New Attitude," "Designing Women," "Moesha," "The Parkers," and "ER." She has also had roles in films like "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit," "The Flintstones," "The Mighty Quinn," and "The Distinguished Gentleman."

Musical Career

Ralph gained recognition for her infectious anthem, "In the Evening," which became one of the top-selling dance hits in the mid-1980s. She also had a remake of "Here Comes The Rain Again" in the 1990s.

Producing and Directing

Ralph has ventured into producing and directing. She produced the critically acclaimed project, "Divas Simply Singing!," a musical show that supports AIDS patients in Hollywood. Additionally, she founded the Jamerican Film and Music Festival, which has supported and showcased promising filmmakers in Showtime.

Personal Life

Ralph is a mother of two children and recently married Vincent Hughes, a state senator. Their wedding was considered the "most elegant and romantic wedding of the summer" by "Entertainment Tonight." Ralph believes that love is the greatest gift to be shared with others.