Latanya Richardson Net Worth
Latanya Richardson Net Worth
Latanya Richardson net worth is an American actress widely recognized for her roles in film, television and theater. Known for her talent, versatility and dedication in these mediums; Latanya Richardson has received critical acclaim as well as wide recognition of her talents from critics and audiences alike. Additionally, Latanya Richardson’s dedication to giving back has cemented her place among performers with respect.
Richardson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in 1949. She attended Spelman College – a historically black college for women where she met Samuel L. Jackson (an actor himself). Richardson currently sits on Spelman’s board of trustees as an active board member.
She began her professional acting career in theater, but quickly began appearing on film and television as well. Since the 1980s she has appeared in over 20 movies and shows such as Law & Order where her performance as Doris Gilbert made an unforgettable mark.
Richardson has appeared in multiple Broadway productions, such as the musical The Fighting Temptations. She has been nominated for a Tony Award and won both Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards, among numerous others for her theater and film work.
Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in several notable films such as Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and Malcolm X; Sleepless in Seattle was released with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan; she also made appearances in Show Me a Hero by NBC, HBO crime show The Leftovers, Marvel Netflix series Luke Cage as well as other roles.
Richardson earned a nomination for a Tony Award in 2014 for her portrayal of Lena Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun; she replaced Diahann Carroll who had to bow out due to health reasons. Richardson also appeared as Bessie Banks in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’s 2009 revival on Broadway.
Richardson and her husband have used their platform to raise awareness for causes they care about, making donations to various arts, educational, and health organizations in both America and Africa via their foundation. Furthermore, the couple are regularly posting about charities they support on social media.
