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Salli Richardson-Whitfield Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1967-11-23

Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Credits:
65 Total Roles

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Task TV Deputy D.A. Anne Pressman
2018 Altered Carbon TV Commission Leader
2018 Black Lightning TV Rebecca Montez
2015 Rosewood TV Dr. Aubrey Joseph
2015 Stitchers TV Maggie Baptiste
2015 Light Girls MOVIE Self
2015 Playin' for Love MOVIE Talisa McCoy
2013 Saving Westbrook High MOVIE Christine
2013 Being Mary Jane TV Valerie
2013 Being Mary Jane TV Valerie (voice)

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