Gargoyles (1994-1996) as Elisa Maza / Delilah / Salli
Antwone Fisher (2002) as Berta Davenport
Short Info
Date Of Birth
November 23, 1967
Spouse
Dondre Whitfield
Fact
Her mother Marcia Harris is African American/Native American (Cherokee) and her father Duel Richardson, who is the director of Neighborhood Relations/Educational Programs and Office of Community Affairs for the University of Chicago, is Caucasian (English/Italian).
Who Is Salli Richardson?
Born Salli Elise Richardson on the 23rd September 1967, in Chicago, Illinois USA, she is an actress and director, perhaps best known to the world as Angela in the action comedy film “A Low Down Dirty Shame” in 1994, and as Dr. Allison Blake in the TV adventure drama series “Eureka” (2006-2012). Most recently she has starred in the TV sci-fi crime drama series “Stitchers” as Maggie from 2015 to 2017, among many other differing roles she has secured in her career.
Salli Richardson Bio: Early Life, Parents, and Education
Of Native America and African-American ancestry from her mother’s, Marcia Harris’s side, and Italian and English from her father’s, Duel Richardson’s family, Salli has three brothers, Chad, Josh, and Nalin. She went to the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, from which she graduated in 1985, and during her years of education played tennis, and also felt drawn to acting, so began attending lessons at the Kuumbra Workshop Theater, where she made her acting debut.
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Career Beginnings
Salli soon transferred to screen roles, making her on-screen debut in the drama film “Up Against the Wall” in 1991. She continued with minor roles in such films as Mo’ Money” and “How U Like Me Now” both in 1992. Two years later, Salli felt the first rays of success when she was chosen for the part of Angela in the action comedy film “A Low Down Dirty Shame”, starring next to Keenen Ivory Wayans and Charles S. Dutton. She continued her career with roles in TV series “Mercy Point” (1998-1999), and “Family Law” (1999-2002).
Rise to Prominence
Sally started the new millennium with a guest-starring role in the TV comedy series “Rude Awakening” (2000-2001), then in 2003 she was Laura for five episodes in the crime drama series “CSI: Miami”, while in 2006, Salli was chosen for one of her most prominent roles, as Dr. Allison Blake in the TV series “Eureka”. Salli appeared in 77 episodes of the highly-acclaimed TV series through 2012, which made her a star. During this time, Salli was still actively searching for other engagements, and in 2007 starred in the sci-fi horror drama film “I Am Legend”, and in 2009 had the lead role in the drama film “Pastor Brown”, co-starring India Arie and Nicole Ari Parker. She continued quite successfully, first starring in the drama film “I Will Follow” in 2010, and then when the “Eureka” ended, she started searching for another long-term engagement, and in 2015 was chosen for the part of Maggie in the TV series “Stitchers” (2015-2017). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTAZh3dLd-I
A Television Director
In recent years, Salli has been more focused on working as a director, rather than as an actress, making her debut in 2011 with the short film “Grace”, co-written by Salli and Ava DuVernay. Since then, Salli has had a number of successful directing efforts, including several episodes of such TV series as “Queen Sugar” (2016), “Stitchers” (2017), “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” (2018), “Shadowhuners: The Mortal Instruments” (2017-2019), and will direct an episode of “American Gods”, scheduled for release in 2019.
In addition to acting and directing, Salli is also recognized as a voice actress; back in 1994, she started lending her voice to several characters from the animated series “Gargoyles” which lasted until 1996, one of her most successful in her entire career, although since then hasn’t been much involved as a voice actress.
Since launching her career, Salli featured in over 60 film and TV titles, and has also directed a number of episodes of some of the most successful TV series that air today. So, have you ever wondered how rich Salli Richardson is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Salli’s net worth is as high as $2 million. Pretty decent don’t you think?
On my way to the BET awards. So in love with this dress
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Do You Know About Salli’s Personal Life, Marriage, Children?
When it comes to her personal life, Salli has been quite open about the ups and downs that happen to her behind the camera. She has been married to actor Dondre Whitfield since 2002; the couple has two children together, a son Dondre Terrell Whitfield Jr. and a daughter Parker Richardson-Whitfield.
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Internet Presence
Since entering the show business, Salli has become rather popular on social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter, though she is also no stranger on Facebook. Her official Instagram page has over 165,000 followers, with whom she has shared her most recent career achievements, such as her desire to pursue directing further, but also details from her personal life, including pictures of her children and husband. You can find Salli on Twitter too, on which she has over 80,000 followers, with whom she shares her personal opinions and ideas, including her dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s actions, among many other tweets. Salli is also active on Facebook, on which she has over 20,000 followers.
Salli Richardson Husband, Dondre Whitfield
Now that we have covered all the major details about Salli’s life and career, let’s share some information about her husband, the successful actor Dondre Whitfield.
Born Dondre Terrell Whitfield on the 27th May 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, he is an actor, perhaps best known to the world as Terrence Frye in the ABC daytime soap opera “All My Children” (1991–1994), and most recently as Remy Newell in the TV drama series “Queen Sugar” (2016-2018), among other differing roles.
Dondre went to Performing Arts High School located in New York City, and started his career with a minor role in the TV comedy series “The Cosby Show” (1985-1987), appearing in six episodes of the highly acclaimed series. It was in 1991 that he made his breakthrough with the part of Terence Frye in the series “All My Children”, and since then has continued with considerable success, starring in a number of films and series, including “Mr 3000” in 2004, “The Event (2010-2011), and currently in the TV series “Queen Sugar”, among other projects. Dondre Whitfield’s net worth has been estimated to be around $1 million.
General Info
Full Name
Salli Richardson
Date Of Birth
November 23, 1967
Height
1.63 m
Profession
Film producer, Voice Actor, Television Director
Education
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Dondre Whitfield
Children
Parker Richardson Whitfield, Dre Terrell Whitfield
Parents
Duel Richardson, Marcia Harris
Siblings
Nalin Richardson, Chad Richardson, Josh Richardson
Accomplishments
Nominations
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Movies
I Am Legend, A Low Down Dirty Shame, Antwone Fisher, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, Black Dynamite, Posse, Biker Boyz, I Will Follow, Pastor Brown, The Great White Hype, We the Party, Sioux City, The Sin Seer, True Women, Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored, Soul of the Game, How U Li…
TV Shows
Eureka, The Mo’Nique Show, Family Law, Rude Awakening, Mercy Point, Gargoyles, Stitchers
Social profile links
Facts
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Fact
1
Co-host, with her husband, Dondre Whitfield, of an infomercial for TimeLife’s “Midnight Soul” music collection. [2007]
2
Son, Dre Terrell Whitfield, born January 24, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz.
3
Attended high school with actor Dwayne Winstead’s cousin, Claudette Winstead Thomas.
4
Has a daughter, Parker Richardson Whitfield.
5
According to Richardson, she and Matthew McConaughey were only friends who became victims of the Hollywood rumor mill. She was then dating and is now married to actor Dondre Whitfield.
6
Her mother Marcia Harris is African American/Native American (Cherokee) and her father Duel Richardson, who is the director of Neighborhood Relations/Educational Programs and Office of Community Affairs for the University of Chicago, is Caucasian (English/Italian).
7
Played tennis for the University of Chicago Laboratory High School.
8
Began her professional acting career in the theater at the Kuumba Workshop in Chicago.
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Stitchers
2015-2016
TV Series
Maggie
Maggie Baptiste
Rosewood
2016
TV Series
Dr. Aubrey Joseph
NCIS
2013-2015
TV Series
Carrie Clark
The Sin Seer
2015
Nia
Being Mary Jane
2015
TV Series
Valerie
Castle
2014
TV Series
U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Weston
House of Lies
2014
TV Series
Sandra Joy
Teachers
2013
TV Movie
Christine
The Newsroom
2012-2013
TV Series
Jane Barrow
Playin’ for Love
2013
Talisa McCoy
Eureka
2006-2012
TV Series
Allison Blake
The Finder
2012
TV Series
Athena Brookes
We the Party
2012
Principal Reynolds
The Secret Lives of Wives
2012
TV Movie
Reed
I Will Follow
2010
Maye
Criminal Minds
2009
TV Series
Tamara Barnes
Pastor Brown
2009
Jessica ‘Jesse’ Brown (as Salli Richardson)
Black Dynamite
2009
Gloria
I Am Legend
2007
Zoe Neville (as Salli Richardson)
Bones
2006
TV Series
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Kurland
Eureka: Hide and Seek
2006
TV Series
Allison Blake
The War at Home
2005
TV Series
Vanessa
1-800-Missing
2005
TV Series
Kelly
House M.D.
2005
TV Series
Sharon
NYPD Blue
2004
TV Series
Bobbi Kingston
Second Time Around
2004
TV Series
Amanda
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
2004
Gail Stern
Line of Fire
2004
TV Series
Erica Logan
CSI: Miami
2003
TV Series
Laura
Biker Boyz
2003
Half & Half
Baby of the Family
2002
Nelli McPherson (as Salli Richardson)
Antwone Fisher
2002
Berta Davenport (as Salli Richardson)
Family Law
1999-2002
TV Series
Viveca Foster
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
2002
Karen (as Salli Richardson)
Rude Awakening
2000-2001
TV Series
Nancy Adams
Secret Agent Man
2000
TV Series
Rachel
Lillie
1999
Lillie (as Salli Richardson)
The Jamie Foxx Show
1999
TV Series
Camille Turner
Mercy Point
1998-1999
TV Series
Kim / Lt. Salisaw
Butter
1998
Blusette Ford (as Salli Richardson)
The Pretender
1998
TV Series
Cynthia Sloan
Between Brothers
1997
TV Series
Vanessa
Stargate SG-1
1997
TV Series
Drey’auc
True Women
1997
TV Movie
Martha (as Salli Richardson)
Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles
1996
TV Series
Elisa Maza
Delilah
Gargoyles
1994-1996
TV Series
Elisa Maza
Delilah
Salli
The Great White Hype
1996
Bambi (as Salli Richardson)
Soul of the Game
1996
TV Movie
Lahoma (as Salli Richardson)
Once Upon a Time… When We Were Colored
1995
Miss Alice (as Salli Richardson)
Lily in Winter
1994
TV Movie
Ada Covington (as Salli Richardson)
New York Undercover
1994
TV Series
Tammy Barrett
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994
Angela (as Salli Richardson)
Sioux City
1994
Jolene Buckley (as Salli Richardson)
Roc
1994
TV Series
Diane Hubbard
I Spy Returns
1994
TV Movie
Nicole Scott (as Salli Richardson)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
TV Series
Fenna / Nidell
Posse
1993
Lana (as Salli Richardson)
Space Rangers
1993
TV Series
Silk Stalkings
1992
TV Series
Shelley
How U Like Me Now
1992
Valerie (as Salli Richardson)
Mo’ Money
1992
Pretty Customer (as Salli Richardson)
Prelude to a Kiss
1992
Bridesmaid #2 (as Salli Richardson)
Up Against the Wall
1991
Denise (as Salli Richardson)
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rebel
2017
TV Series 2 episodes filming
Underground
2017
TV Series 1 episode
Queen Sugar
2016
TV Series 2 episodes
Post Life
2016
Short
Different Position
2015
Short
Eureka
2011-2012
TV Series 2 episodes
Grace
2011/IV
Short
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Post Life
2016
Short producer
Teachers
2013
TV Movie executive producer
Grace
2011/IV
Short executive producer
Pastor Brown
2009
co-producer – as Salli Richardson
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Grace
2011/IV
Short writer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Posse
1993
performer: “If I Knew You at All”
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Crash
2004/I
the producers gratefully acknowledge the help of – as Salli Richardson
