Salli Richardson

Award-Winning Actress, Director & Producer; Known for Directing "The Gilded Age" & "Black-ish"

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Salli Richardson Biography

Salli Richardson-Whitfield is an actress, producer, and television director.

Noteworthy roles in her acting career include her performance in "A Low Down Dirty Shame" and her portrayal of Dr. Allison Blake on the Syfy series "Eureka." In addition, Richardson-Whitfield has lent her voice to the animated series "Gargoyles", portraying the character Elisa Maza.

Richardson-Whitfield has directed episodes of several popular TV series such as "Queen Sugar," "Scandal," "Black-ish," and "Luke Cage." This transition was met with acclaim, earning her multiple awards and nominations. She received a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for her work on "Black-ish," and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for "Luke Cage."

Richardson-Whitfield's work has continued to develop and evolve. In 2020, she signed a project development deal with HBO and directed episodes of "The Gilded Age" and an untitled Lakers project. She was recognized with the 2024 Gracie Award for Director and Producer for her contributions to "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" and "The Gilded Age" respectively.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/02/2024.

Salli Richardson Videos

  • Salli Richardson-Whitfield Explains Pivoting From Acting
    Salli Richardson-Whitfield recalls how Ava DuVernay helped encourage her to go from an actor to a powerhouse behind the camera.
  • Salli Richardson-Whitfield Recalls Her Big Acting Break
    Salli Richardson-Whitfield cut her Hollywood teeth as an actress in films like Posse and A Low Down Dirty Shame.

Salli Richardson Books

  • Once Upon A Time...when We Were Colored [1996] [region 1] [dvd] [us Import] [ntsc]
    Once Upon A Time...when We Were Colored [1996] [region 1] [dvd] [us Import] [ntsc]

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