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Vanessa Bell Calloway

Bio: Vanessa Bell Calloway is an American actress and dancer. She is known for her film roles as Princess Imani Izzi in the 1988 comedy Coming to America, as well as for her roles in What's Love Got to Do with It, The Inkwell, Crimson Tide, and Daylight
Born: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Vanessa Bell Calloway is 67 years old
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Poster of One of Them Days
One of Them Days
Vanessa Bell Calloway will be
67 in One of Them Days
Fri, Jan 17 2025
Poster of Queens of Christmas
Queens of Christmas
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
67 in Queens of Christmas
Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
67 in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
as 'Idella Landy'.
Fri, May 24 2024
Poster of Under the Boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
66 in Under the Boardwalk
as 'Val (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 27 2023
Poster of Black Girl, Erupted
Black Girl, Erupted
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
66 in Black Girl, Erupted
as 'Dr. Rebecca Francis'.
Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Mosquito
Mosquito
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
65 in Mosquito
as 'Eve'.
Sat, May 07 2022
Poster of The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
65 in The Devil You Know
as 'Della Cowans'.
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Starkeisha
Starkeisha
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
64 in Starkeisha
as 'The Voice'.
Mon, Mar 07 2022
Poster of Baby
Baby
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
64 in Baby
as 'Jackie'.
Fri, Dec 31 2021
Poster of A Holiday Chance
A Holiday Chance
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
64 in A Holiday Chance
as 'Sheryl'.
Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
63 in Coming 2 America
as 'Imani Izzi'.
Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day
Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
63 in Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day
as 'Ella'.
Sun, Feb 14 2021
Poster of Harriet
Harriet
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
62 in Harriet
as 'Rit Ross'.
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of American Skin
American Skin
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
62 in American Skin
as 'Bernice'.
Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61 in Dragged Across Concrete
as 'Jennifer Johns'.
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of Throwback Holiday
Throwback Holiday
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61 in Throwback Holiday
as 'Mildred Anderson'.
Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of Her Only Choice
Her Only Choice
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61 in Her Only Choice
as 'Dr. Bailey'.
Sat, Oct 06 2018
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61 in Thriller
as 'Mrs. Jackson'.
Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61 in Unbroken: Path to Redemption
as 'Lila Burkholder'.
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Love, Once and Always
Love, Once and Always
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
60 in Love, Once and Always
as 'Isabel'.
Sat, Mar 10 2018
Poster of Message From a Mistress
Message From a Mistress
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
60 in Message From a Mistress
as 'Heather'.
Mon, May 01 2017
Poster of The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
59 in The Preacher's Son
as 'Elena'.
Mon, Jan 09 2017
Poster of Southside with You
Southside with You
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
59 in Southside with You
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
59 in Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
as 'Josephine'.
Sun, Jun 12 2016
Poster of The Bounce Back
The Bounce Back
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
58 in The Bounce Back
as 'Ellen'.
Fri, Feb 26 2016
Poster of To Hell and Back
To Hell and Back
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
57 in To Hell and Back
Fri, Apr 04 2014
Poster of The Divorce
The Divorce
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
56 in The Divorce
as 'Eva'.
Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of Holla 2
Holla 2
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
56 in Holla 2
as 'Marion'.
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Between Sisters
Between Sisters
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
56 in Between Sisters
as 'Lillian'.
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Poster of The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
55 in The Obama Effect
as 'Molly Thomas'.
Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of A Beautiful Soul
A Beautiful Soul
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
55 in A Beautiful Soul
as 'Guardian Angel'.
Fri, May 04 2012
Poster of The Last Fall
The Last Fall
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
54 in The Last Fall
Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of The Undershepherd
The Undershepherd
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
54 in The Undershepherd
as 'Deaconess Carter'.
Wed, Feb 15 2012
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
52 in Good Hair
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
51 in Lakeview Terrace
as 'Aunt Dorrie'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Stompin'
Stompin'
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
50 in Stompin'
as 'Mrs. Jackson'.
Sun, Jun 10 2007
Poster of Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46 in Cheaper by the Dozen
as 'Diana Philips'.
Wed, Dec 24 2003
Poster of Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46 in Love Don't Co$t a Thing
as 'Vivian Johnson'.
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
45 in Biker Boyz
as 'Anita'.
Fri, Jan 31 2003
Poster of The Red Sneakers
The Red Sneakers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
44 in The Red Sneakers
as 'Berniece'.
Sun, Feb 10 2002
Poster of All About You
All About You
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
44 in All About You
Sat, Aug 04 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
44 in The Brothers
as 'Dr. Thelma Woolridge'.
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Love Song
Love Song
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43 in Love Song
as 'Evie Livingston'.
Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of A Private Affair
A Private Affair
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43 in A Private Affair
as 'Nikka'.
Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
41 in Archibald the Rainbow Painter
as 'Diana'.
Fri, Aug 07 1998
Poster of The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
39 in The Cherokee Kid
as 'Abby Holsopple'.
Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of Daylight
Daylight
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
39 in Daylight
as 'Grace Calloway'.
Fri, Dec 06 1996
Poster of America's Dream
America's Dream
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
38 in America's Dream
as 'Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")'.
Sat, Feb 17 1996
Poster of Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
38 in Crimson Tide
as 'Julia Hunter'.
Fri, May 12 1995
Poster of The Inkwell
The Inkwell
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
37 in The Inkwell
as 'Francis Phillips'.
Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
36 in What's Love Got to Do with It
as 'Jackie'.
Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
35 in Bebe's Kids
as 'Jamika (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 31 1992
Poster of Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
35 in Stompin' at the Savoy
as 'Dorothy'.
Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Memphis
Memphis
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
34 in Memphis
as 'Martha Kinship'.
Mon, Jan 27 1992
Poster of Why Colors?
Why Colors?
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
34 in Why Colors?
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home!
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
33 in Polly: Comin' Home!
as 'Nancy Dodds'.
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Polly
Polly
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
32 in Polly
as 'Nancy'.
Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Death Spa
Death Spa
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
31 in Death Spa
as 'Marci Hewitt'.
Fri, Jul 29 1988
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
31 in Coming to America
as 'Imani Izzi'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of The Return of Desperado
The Return of Desperado
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
30 in The Return of Desperado
as 'Molly Pickett'.
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Number One with a Bullet
Number One with a Bullet
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
29 in Number One with a Bullet
as 'Woman'.
Fri, Feb 27 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Vince Staples Show
The Vince Staples Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
66+ in The Vince Staples Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2024
Poster of Wicked City
Wicked City
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
65+ in Wicked City
as 'Tabitha'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 01 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
65+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Black Hamptons
The Black Hamptons
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
65+ in The Black Hamptons
as 'Carolyn Britton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 2022
Poster of Kenan
Kenan
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
63+ in Kenan
as 'Bobbi'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2021
Poster of Unbelievable
Unbelievable
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
62+ in Unbelievable
as 'Sarah'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
62+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Kiley's Mother'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Black Monday
Black Monday
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61+ in Black Monday
as 'Ruth'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 2019
Poster of The Conners
The Conners
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
61+ in The Conners
as 'Carrie Langham'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
59+ in This Is Us
as 'Edie, Edie (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
58+ in Saints & Sinners
as 'Lady Ella Johnson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 2016
Poster of Go On
Go On
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
55+ in Go On
as 'Joyce'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 2012
Poster of Let's Stay Together
Let's Stay Together
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
53+ in Let's Stay Together
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
53+ in Shameless
as 'Carol Fisher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
53+ in Rizzoli & Isles
as 'Assistant District Attorney'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
51+ in Castle
as 'Beryl Wickfield'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
49+ in Dexter
as 'Crisis Counselor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
48+ in The Closer
as 'Lynn Talmadge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
48+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Lucinda Gamble'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
47+ in Black in the 80s
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46+ in Cold Case
as 'Geraldine Watkins (1970)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of 10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46+ in 10-8: Officers on Duty
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46+ in Joan of Arcadia
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
46+ in NCIS
as 'Sally Hammond'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
45+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Tonya Washington'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of One on One
One on One
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
44+ in One on One
as 'Michelle McCall'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of The Division
The Division
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43+ in The Division
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43+ in Boston Public
as 'Mrs. Michelle Ronning'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of The District
The District
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43+ in The District
as 'Gwen Hendrix'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Judge Himmel'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
43+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Melanie Rhodes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
42+ in The Parkers
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of The Temptations
The Temptations
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
41+ in The Temptations
as 'Johnnie Mae Matthews'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Prey
Prey
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
40+ in Prey
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
40+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Orleans
Orleans
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
39+ in Orleans
as 'Rosalee Clark'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 1997
Poster of Malcolm & Eddie
Malcolm & Eddie
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
39+ in Malcolm & Eddie
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
38+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Under One Roof
Under One Roof
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
37+ in Under One Roof
as 'Maggie Langston'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
37+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Princess Katusha (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
37+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Debra Willis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
36+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Mrs. Calender'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The Sinbad Show
The Sinbad Show
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
36+ in The Sinbad Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Where I Live
Where I Live
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
35+ in Where I Live
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of Rhythm & Blues
Rhythm & Blues
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
35+ in Rhythm & Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1992
Poster of The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
34+ in The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
33+ in Dream On
as 'Jeanette'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
31+ in China Beach
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
30+ in A Different World
as 'Lily Connors, Danielle Vinson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
29+ in L.A. Law
as 'Robyn Edwards'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
28+ in The Colbys
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of 227
227
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
28+ in 227
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
24+ in Falcon Crest
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Vanessa Bell Calloway was
24+ in Simon & Simon
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981