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LaChanze
Born 1961-12-16St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Rhonda LaChanze Sapp (born December 16, 1961), known professionally as LaChanze, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in The Color Purple. She is also known for The Help (2011), Hercules (1997), and Hercules (1998).
Screen work
Movies & roles
By Any MeansRoleBroadway's Leading LadiesSelfHighest 2 LowestSgt. BellGenieGrandma PattyBirth/RebirthColleenDianeJenniferSide EffectsWards Island Desk NurseThe HelpRachelBreaking UpwardsMaggieLucyHarriettHeartbreak HospitalLisaHercules: Zero to HeroTerpsichore, Muse of Dance (voice) (archive sound)A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasSelfHerculesTerpsichore the Muse of Dance (voice)David SearchingGod TruthFor Love or MoneyNoraLeap of FaithGeorgetteMy New GunKelly JaneBroadway: The Next GenerationSelf