Shari Headley

At A Glance

Shari Headley, the youngest of four children, began her college education studying pre-med. After winning a Ford Modeling Agency contest, Shari decided to drop medicine and pursued a career in acting and modeling. Since her big break, appearing with Eddie Murphy in Coming to America, Shari has appeared on screen in movies as well as television. No stranger to daytime television, Headley has appeared on a handful of soaps and played very different characters. As Detective Mimi Reed on All My Children, Headley received an Image Award nomination.

Shari now lives in Queens, NY, with her son Skyler.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Bold and the Beautiful Heather Engle December 27, 2004 to February 18, 2005 Guiding Light Felicia Boudreau August 30, 2001 to March 7, 2002 The Wayans Bros. Dawn Episodes 5.18 "Crazy 4 You" and 5.23 "Three on a Couch" For Your Love Maya Episode 2.6 "The Sister Act" Malcolm & Eddie Veronica Episode 3.4 "Twisted Sisters" The Love Boat: The Next Wave Barbara Episode 1.1 "Smoot Sailing 413 Hope St. Juanita Barnes 1997 Cosby Nude Model Episode 1.9 "No Nudes Is Good Nudes" Walker, Texas Ranger Vanessa St. John Episode 4.20 "Behind the Badge" New York Undercover Leanne Episode 2.4 "Brotherhood" All My Children Mimi Reed 1991-1994; 1995; June 15, 2005 to October 14, 2005 Matlock Carla Royce Episode 5.9 "The Cover Girl" Quantum Leap Violet Walters Episode 2.18 "Pool Hall Blues" Kojack: None So Blind Trish Van Hogan 1990 Kojack: Ariana Trish Van Hogan 1989 Gideon Oliver Zina 1989 Miami Vice Cindy Episode 2.18 "French Twist"

Acting Portfolio: FILM

A Woman Like That 1997

The Preacher's Wife
Arlene Chattan
1996

Coming to America
Lisa McDowell
1988

Awards & Acclaim

Image Awards Nomination, Outstanding Actress In a Daytime Drama (1993)

Vital Statistics

DATE OF BIRTH: July 15, 1964

PLACE OF BIRTH: Brooklyn, NY

HAIR: Black

HEIGHT: 5'8"