LaChanze

LaChanze

63 · Born: Dec 16, 1961

Personal Details

BornDec 16, 1961 St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Spouse
  • Derek Fordjour

    ( Jul 30, 2005 to Mar 27, 2014 )
  • Calvin J. Gooding

    ( Aug 1, 1998 to Sep 11, 2001 )

Biography

LaChanze, a talented actress and producer, was brought into this world on December 16, 1961, in the picturesque city of St. Augustine, Florida, USA. With a career spanning multiple decades, she has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on audiences with her captivating performances. Her impressive resume boasts an array of notable roles, including appearances in the hit TV series "The Blacklist" (2013),"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999),and the critically acclaimed miniseries "The Underground Railroad" (2021).

LaChanze's personal life has also been the subject of much interest, particularly her marriages to the talented artists Derek Fordjour and Calvin J. Gooding. Despite the ups and downs that come with navigating the complexities of relationships, LaChanze has remained a beacon of strength and resilience, using her platform to inspire and uplift those around her.

Career

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2025
Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest as Sgt. Bell
{"id":217630,"title":"Birth\/Rebirth","year":"2023","character":"Colleen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birthrebirth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ma57fsshq30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ma57fsshq30.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Birth/Rebirth
Birth/Rebirth as Colleen
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Genie
Genie as Grandma Patty
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2021
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2020
{"id":131838,"title":"Diane","year":"2019","character":"Jennifer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diane-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_131838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_131838.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Diane
Diane as Jennifer
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2013
Side Effects
Side Effects as Wards Island Desk Nurse
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2011
The Help
The Help as Rachel
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2009
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2003
Lucy
Lucy as Harriett
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2002
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1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero as Terpsichore, Muse of Dance (voice) (archive sound)
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{"id":1228,"title":"Hercules","year":1998,"character":"Terpsichore (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hercules-1998","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1228.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Hercules
Hercules as Terpsichore (voice)
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1997
David Searching
David Searching as God Truth
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Hercules
Hercules as Terpsichore the Muse of Dance (voice)
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1993
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1992
Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith as Georgette
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My New Gun
My New Gun as Kelly Jane
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2024