Heather Headley

Known for: Acting

Born: 1974-10-05 (age 51)

From: Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

Filmography (20)

MOVIE★ 7.1
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
as Self
TV★ 5.6
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.8
Respect
2021
as Clara Ward
TV★ 7.8
Sweet Magnolias
2020
as Helen Decatur
MOVIE★ 6.9
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
MOVIE
American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert
2018
TV★ 8.3
Chicago Med
2015
as Gwen Garrett
MOVIE★ 4.6
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.8
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany
2007
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.0
Breakin' All the Rules
2004
as Self (Singer)
MOVIE★ 6.4
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
as Rosa Negra Singer
TV★ 5.5
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
MOVIE★ 10.0
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2002
as Self
MOVIE★ 9.0
Elmo's Magic Cookbook
2001
as Pocket Queen
MOVIE★ 6.5
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001
as Self
MOVIE
Creating Ragtime
1998
as Ensemble
TV★ 5.4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TV★ 7.3
Sidewalks Entertainment
1988
TV★ 7.6
Christmas in Washington
1982
as Self
TV★ 6.1
Great Performances
1971
as Self