Kimberly Russell

Kimberly Russell is an American actress best known for her role as Sarah Nevins on the 1986–1991 sitcom Head of the Class[1] and in the 1990 comedy film Ghost Dad alongside Bill Cosby.[2]

Kimberly Russell
Born
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupationactress
Years active1979–present
Spouse(s)Michael Bonewitz, 2000–present

Early life

Russell was born in Brooklyn. She graduated from the New York High School of Performing Arts.[2]

Career

Russell began acting at age 14, with a part in the movie Fame, and starred in an Off-Broadway production opposite Angela Bassett called Black Girl.[2][3] She has appeared in numerous television shows including Family Matters, New York Undercover (which also starred Michael DeLorenzo, whom Russell co-starred with on Fame and Head of the Class), The John Larroquette Show, Ellen, ER, Strong Medicine, and The Steve Harvey Show. She also starred in films such as Hangin' with the Homeboys, The Game, Precious, The Sins, and The Demon House starring Glenn Close and directed by Lee Daniels.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1990 Ghost Dad Diane Hopper
1991 Hangin' with the Homeboys Vanessa
1993 Sugar Hill Chantal
1996 Jimi Rose
1997 The Game Cynthia
2000 Dancing in September Shelley
2009 Precious Katherine
2009 The Princess and the Frog Party Guest Voice
2012 Madea's Witness Protection ADR voice
2013 Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
2017 Rock, Paper, Scissors Judge Foley
2018 Blood Brother Additional voices
TBA The Deliverance Child Psychologist
TBA Spychosis Priscilla

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1986–1991 Head of the Class Sarah Nevins 114 episodes
1992 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story Carole Television film
1994 Family Matters Darlene Episode: "Till Death Do Us Apartment"
1994 New York Undercover Leslie Episode: "Mate"
1994 The John Larroquette Show Johnnie Hemingway Episode: "Just Like a Woman"
1995 Ellen Tonya Episode: "The Spa"
1995 The O. J. Simpson Story Marguerite Television film
1997 Prison of Secrets Frannie
1997 Between Brothers Maiya Episode: "Elephant Men"
1998 ER Karen Fern Episode: "A Bloody Mess"
1999 The Steve Harvey Show Naomi Episode: "Almost Dirty Dancing"
2002 Roswell Girlfriend #1 Episode: "A Tale of Two Parties"
2002 SpongeBob SquarePants Party Extra Episode: "SpongeBob's House Party (Party Pooper Pants)"
2002 Strong Medicine Veralyn 'Vera' Episode: "House Calls"
TBA Duke of the Valley Joy Taylor Episode: "Pilot"

References
  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 516. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. Vadeboncoeur, Joan E. (27 July 1990). "Russell compares TV, film teen-age roles". Plain Dealer. Newhouse News Service. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. Debnam, Betty (5 July 1990). "Meet Kimberly Russell". The State. Universal Press Syndicate. Retrieved 18 February 2018.


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