Who is Shari Headley? Biography and Wiki
Shari Headley is an American actress and former model. She is best known her portrayals in the 1988 romantic comedy film” Coming to America” as Lisa McDowell. Moreover, she has been seen in films like The Preacher’s Wife (1996), Johnson Family Vacation (2004), and currently in Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.
Shari Headley Age and Birthday
Shari Headley was born on July 15, 1964, in Queens, New York City, New York, in the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on July 15th every year. Headley is 56 years old as of 2020. She is of part-Afro-Trinidadian descent. She rules under the zodiac sign of Cancer.
Shari Headley Height and Weight
Headley stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches(1.73 m). She also weighs 132 Ibs(60 kgs). Her sparkling figure and hair is the main attraction. Shari has a body measurement of 33-24-35 inches. To add up to the looks, flawless black hair and dark brown shining pair of eyes complete her character.
Shari Headley Family, Ethnicity
Shari is the daughter of Godfrey Headley(father) and Sarah Headley(mother). She was raised alongside her three siblings in Queens, New York. The family has a Trinidadian descent hence Shari is part-Trinidadian.
Shari Headley Ethnicity
Headley is of mixed ethnicity with her father being from Trinidad and her mother is from Brooklyn, New York.
Shari Headley Husband
Headley was married to Christopher Martin, an actor, and rapper who is best known as “Play” from the hip-hop duo Kid N’ Play. The two had tied the knot in May 1993 and remained a couple till their divorce in June 1995. Their marriage brought forth a son.
Who is Shari Headley Dating?
There have not been any reports on Shari’s dating life since her divorce from Christopher Martin. Or maybe she has been dating a low profile person in secret. But, we will inform you in case we receive any latest details about relationship status.
Shari Headley Son, Children
Headley and Christopher Martin had a son named Skyler Martin who was born in April 1994. Shari raised her boy as a single parent after the divorce. Martin did not support the child financially until 2001 when he was ordered by two Long Island judges to pay the child support even that which he had not been paying.
Shari Headley Net Worth
Headley has an estimated net worth of $2 million U.S dollars which she has earned through her fruitful careers as an actress and a model. Besides, she has worked on many TV shows which might also help her to earn some money.
Shari Headley Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Shari Headley.
Shari Headley Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Shari Headley
- Known for: Lisa McDowell – Coming to America
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress and Model
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Shari Headley Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 56 years old 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: July 15, 1964
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, NY
- Birthday: 15th July
Shari Headley Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 33-24-35 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
- Weight: 132 Ibs (60 kgs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: 6(US)
- Breast Size: 33B
- Waist Size: 24 inches
- Hip Size: 35 inches
Shari Headley Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Godfrey Headley
- Mother: Sarah Headley
- Siblings: 3
- Marital Status: Single
- Ex-Husband/Spouse: Christopher Martin
- Dating / Boyfriend: Single
- Children: Son Skyler Martin.
Headley Networth and Salary
- Net Worth:$2 million U.S dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Acting and Modeling
Shari Headley House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Actress Shari Headley
In 1985, Shari began her acting career when she appeared in an episode of The Cosby Show. Shortly after that, she acted in the films, Quantum Leap, Matlock, and Miami Vice. In 1989, she had another starring role in the short-lived ABC drama series, Gideon Oliver, alongside Louis Gossett, Jr. Shari also co-starred in the Kojak TV film series, still in 1989. She became a part of the cast of the soap opera, All My Children as police officer Mimi Reed in 1991 and became a regular to 1994. She made a comeback to the soap opera in 1995 and 2005.
Cosby and 413 Hope St.
After officially leaving the soap, she had a guest-star role on New York Undercover, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Cosby. In the film The Preacher’s Wife in 1996, Headley had a supporting role while in 1997 she had a leading role in the FOX drama series, 413 Hope St. opposite Shaft cast Richard Roundtree. It was however canceled after ten episodes.
She got back to daytime television in the early 2000s with recurring roles in the series Guiding Light from 2001 to 2002 and The Bold and the Beautiful from 2004 to 2005. In the 2004 comedy film, Johnson Family Vacation, she played the role of Jacqueline, Mack Johnson’s (Steve Harvey) wife.
In the middle of 2007, Shari portrayed in the comedy-drama film Towelhead. She also had guest-starring roles on Veronica Mars, House, Castle, and Switched at Birth. In 2014, she joined the cast of Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots created by Tyler Perry, playing District Attorney Jennifer Sallison. She was promoted to series regular as of season four. Headley received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series nomination at the 25th NAACP Image Awards. She, however, lost to Victoria Rowell.
Shari Headley Coming To America
Coming To America is a romantic comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, and John Amos. Headley’s role in the 1988 film was that of a leading female. It was a box-office success grossing worldwide total of $288,752,301. While in the second installment of the movie, she will reprise her role as Lisa McDowell Akeem’s wife. The second part of the film will be released on December 18, 2020.
Shari Headley Haves And Have Nots
From 2014 to 2016, Headley appeared in numerous episodes in the American drama series The Haves and the Have Nots as District Attorney Jennifer Sallison. Likewise, she has also been seen in a few episodes in Fox’s Star.
Shari Headley Movies and TV Shows
Movies
2020
Coming 2 America(Lisa McDowell)
2018
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween(Mrs. Carter)
2015
I Really Hate My Ex(Wendy)
2014
The Congregation(Maple)
2013
Act Like You Love Me(Tianna)
2007
Towelhead(Mrs. Bradley)
2004
Johnson Family Vacation(Jacqueline Johnson)
1997
A Woman Like That
1996
The Preacher’s Wife(Arlene Chattan)
1991
Paris Is Burning
1990
Kojak: None So Blind(Trish Van Hogan)
1989
Kojak: Ariana(Trish Van Hogan)
1988
Coming to America(Lisa McDowell)
Shari Headley TV Shows
2019
Star(Houston Connelly)
On Becoming a God in Central Florida(Harmony)
2014
Love That Girl(Maxine)
2014–2016
The Haves and the Have Nots(Jennifer Sallison)
2010
10 Things I Hate About You(Marcheline)
2009
Castle(Nicole Cameron)
2005
Veronica Mars(Vanessa Hamilton)
House M.D.(Dr. Arlene Marks)
2004–2005
The Bold and the Beautiful(Heather Engle)
One on One(Pamela)
2003
Half & Half(Barbara)
2001–2002
The Guiding Light(Felicia Boudreau)
1999
The Wayans Bros(Dawn)
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave(Barbara)
Getting Personal(Fake Robyn)
Malcolm & Eddie(Veronica)
For Your Love(Maya)
1997–1998
413 Hope St.(Juanita Barnes)
1996
Walker, Texas Ranger(Vanessa St. John)
Cosby(Nude Model)
1995
New York Undercover(Leanne)
1994; 1995; 2005
All My Children(Det. Mimi Reed)
1990
Quantum Leap(Violet Walters)
Matlock(Carla Royce)
1989
Gideon Oliver(Zina Oliver)
1986
Miami Vice(Cindy)
1985
The Cosby Show(Expectant Mother)
Frequently Asked Questions About Shari Headley
Who is Shari Headley?
Headley is a renowned and acclaimed model who gained wide recognition after appearing as a cast member of Coming to America as Lisa McDowell.
How Old is Shari Headley?
Headley is 56 years old as of 2020, born on 15th of July 1964, in Queens, New York City, U.S.A
Is Shari Headley married?
At the moment, she is probably single, but she was previously married to rapper Christopher Martin but divorced after 3 years of marriage. Before they broke up, they had a son named Skyler Martin
How much is Shari Headley worth?
Headley has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Headley live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Shari Headley Dead or Alive?
Headley is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Headley now?
Shari is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the unreleased film Coming 2 America, which will be released on 18th December 2020 in the US and later dates in other countries. Watch the trailer below.
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