---
name: "Sherri Shepherd"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/sherri-shepherd"
fi1m_id: "sherri-shepherd"
imdb_id: "nm0791868"
tmdb_id: 109561
wikidata_id: "Q268549"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "22 April 1967"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 67
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-10-05T05:26:45.888492+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Sherri Shepherd

## Identity

Sherri Shepherd

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/sherri-shepherd
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** sherri-shepherd
- **IMDb ID:** nm0791868
- **TMDB ID:** 109561
- **Wikidata ID:** Q268549
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherri_Shepherd, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q268549, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791868/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/109561

Actor. Born 22 April 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 22 April 1967, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- **Active:** 2008–2009
- **Also known as:** Sherri Evonne Shepherd, Sherri Sheppard, Sherri Shepherd-Tarpley, Sherri Shepard
- **SAG Awards:** 1 SAG Award nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 67, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherri_Shepherd, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q268549, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791868/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/109561

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire*](https://film.one/film/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire.md) (72)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa*](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md) (62)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Sherri Shepherd is an American actress and comedian. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she began performing stand-up in 1990 while working as a legal secretary and made her television debut in the short-lived series *Cleghorne!* (1995).

She is known for her starring role as Ramona Platt in the sitcom *Less Than Perfect* (2002–2006), a recurring role as Angie Jordan in *30 Rock* (2007–2012), and her performance as Cornrows in the film *Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire* (2009). She co-hosted the daytime talk show *The View* from 2007 to 2014 and received a Daytime Emmy Award for the role.

Shepherd has hosted the syndicated talk show *Sherri* (2022–2026) and appeared in films including *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008), *Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son* (2011) and *Ride Along 2* (2016). In 2026 she is scheduled to play the Genie in the Broadway production of the musical *Aladdin*.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire* (2009), Fi1m 72, as Cornrows — [page](https://film.one/film/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire.md)
- *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008), Fi1m 62, as Mom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md)

## Complete filmography (63)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *STRAW* (2025), as Nicole
- *The Way Out* (2022), as Veronica Carl · Executive Producer
- *Harlem* (2021), series, as Sonya Wilson
- *The Sex Lives of College Girls* (2021), series, as Evette Chase
- *Back Home Again* (2021), as Mrs. Tortoise (voice)
- *Imperfect High* (2021), as Deborah
- *A Week Away* (2021), as Kristin
- *GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event* (2020), series, as Principal Paula Madison
- *Twas the Chaos Before Christmas* (2019), as Valerie Russell
- *Brian Banks* (2019), as Leomia
- *Mr. Iglesias* (2019), series, as Principal Paula Madison
- *Walk. Ride. Rodeo.* (2019), as Nurse Felice
- *No Activity* (2017), series, as Carol (voice)
- *Marlon* (2017), series, as Lenora
- *Trial & Error* (2017), series, as Anne Flatch
- *From Straight A's to XXX* (2017), as Sherri Shepherd
- *Man with a Plan* (2016), series, as Joy
- *Jean of the Joneses* (2016), as Maureen
- *Ride Along 2* (2016), as Cori
- *Woodlawn* (2015), as Momma Nathan
- *Rosewood* (2015), series, as Dr. Anita Eubanks
- *K.C. Undercover* (2015), series, as Agent Beverly
- *Top Five* (2014), as Vanessa
- *Rick and Morty* (2013), series, as Judge (voice), Tony's Wife (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/rick-and-morty.md)
- *Abducted: The Carlina White Story* (2012), as Joy
- *The Soul Man* (2012), series, as Nikki
- *Think Like a Man* (2012), as Vicki
- *One for the Money* (2012), as Lula
- *Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son* (2011), as Beverly Townsend
- *Hot in Cleveland* (2010), series, as Judge Lesser
- *Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire* (2009), as Cornrows — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire.md)
- *Sherri* (2009), series, as Sherri Robinson
- *Joy Behar: Say Anything!* (2009), series, Actor
- *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008), as Mom (voice) — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md)
- *Who's Your Caddy?* (2007), as Lady G
- *The Wedding Bells* (2007), series, as Debbie Quill
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Angie Jordan — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *Chonda Pierce - A Piece Of My Mind* (2006), Actor
- *Capitol Law* (2006), as Glynda Johnson
- *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Daphne — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md)
- *Beauty Shop* (2005), as Ida
- *Guess Who* (2005), as Sydney
- *Brandy & Mr. Whiskers* (2004), series, as Cheryl / Meryl (voice)
- *Entourage* (2004), series, as Sherri Shepherd — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *Joan of Arcadia* (2003), series, as MVA Clerk God
- *Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge* (2003), series, Actor
- *Pauly Shore Is Dead* (2003), as Woman at Golf Course
- *Less than Perfect* (2002), series, as Ramona Platt
- *Kim Possible* (2002), series, as M.C. Honey (voice)
- *Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)* (2002), series, as Joanne Walker
- *Men, Women & Dogs* (2001), series, as Dr. Michaels
- *Emeril* (2001), series, as Melva LeBlanc
- *The Trouble with Normal* (2000), series, as Nina
- *Holding the Baby* (1998), series, as Miss Boggs
- *Claude's Crib* (1997), series, as Lorene
- *Suddenly Susan* (1996), series, as Miranda Charles, Roni
- *Everybody Loves Raymond* (1996), series, as Sergeant Judy
- *The Jamie Foxx Show* (1996), series, as Sheila Yarborough
- *Cleghorne!* (1995), series, as Victoria Carlson
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Tour Guide — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Living Single* (1993), series, Actor
- *Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story*, as Genelle Guzman · Executive Producer
- *Praise the Lord*, series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Sherri Shepherd](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-3848a7e78c1a.jpg) Sherri Shepherd — US_Navy_100527-N-1831S-236_Whoopi_Goldberg,_Elisabeth_Hasselbeck_and_Sherri_Shephard_hosts_of_the_ABC_talk_show,_The_View,_pose_with_Sailors,_Marines,_and_Coast_Guardsmen_attending_a_live_taping_of_the_show.jpg: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ash Severe
derivative work: RanZag (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Sherri_Shepherd.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![President Barack Obama records an episode of The View at ABC Studios in New York, N.Y., July 28, 2010. Pictured, from left, are Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-1dbd9dbf5fe4.jpg) President Barack Obama records an episode of The View at ABC Studios in New York, N.Y., July 28, 2010. Pictured, from left, are Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters — Official White House Photo by Pete Souza from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Barack_Obama_guests_on_The_View.jpg/1280px-Barack_Obama_guests_on_The_View.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, and his wife Deborah are interviewed on The View in New York City on Nov. 24, 2010.](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-b96028848249.jpg) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, and his wife Deborah are interviewed on The View in New York City on Nov. 24, 2010. — Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Defense.gov_News_Photo_101124-N-0696M-069_-_Chairman_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff_Adm._Mike_Mullen_U.S._Navy_and_his_wife_Deborah_are_interviewed_on_The_View_in_New_York_City_on_Nov._24.jpg/1280px-thumbnail.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![First Lady Michelle Obama greets Sherri Shepherd of "The View" at the show's studio in New York, N.Y., May 29, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Heb](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-7528f01da05a.jpg) First Lady Michelle Obama greets Sherri Shepherd of "The View" at the show's studio in New York, N.Y., May 29, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Heb — The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/First_Lady_Michelle_Obama_greets_Sherri_Shepherd_of_The_View.jpg/1280px-First_Lady_Michelle_Obama_greets_Sherri_Shepherd_of_The_View.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Sherri Shepherd](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-987355a6d61c.jpg) Sherri Shepherd — Image via TMDB
- ![Sherri Shepherd](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-fc568195db01.jpg) Sherri Shepherd — Image via TMDB
- ![Sherri Shepherd](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-d4ebba3fd28e.jpg) Sherri Shepherd — Image via TMDB
- ![From left: Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on an episode of The View at ABC Studios in New York City.](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-626c43839643.jpg) From left: Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on an episode of The View at ABC Studios in New York City. — Barack_Obama_guests_on_The_View.jpg: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza from Washington, DC
derivative work: Bdell555 (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Joy_Behar_-_Sherri_Shepherd_-_Elisabeth_Hasselbeck.jpg/1280px-Joy_Behar_-_Sherri_Shepherd_-_Elisabeth_Hasselbeck.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Sept. 2013 Maj. Gen. Nadja West was honored with the Armed Forces Medical Advocate Award from Essence Magazine and Southern Company in Washington, DC. Here, Wes](https://film.one/media/person/100520/gallery-ab216868c1eb.jpg) Sept. 2013 Maj. Gen. Nadja West was honored with the Armed Forces Medical Advocate Award from Essence Magazine and Southern Company in Washington, DC. Here, Wes — Army Medicine, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Maj._Gen._Nadja_West_-_Jesse_J._Lewis_-_Sherri_Shepherd_-Sophia_Marnell.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

## Awards

### SAG Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2010: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (nominated), for *Precious*

### Other awards — 6 won, 10 nominated

- Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program 2022: Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program (nominated), for *Blaze and the Monster Machines*
- Genie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2016: Genie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (nominated), for *Jean of the Joneses*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2014: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (nominated), for *The View*
- People's Choice Awards 2013: People's Choice Awards (nominated)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2011: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (nominated), for *The View*
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series 2011: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series (won), for *The View*
- Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble 2010: Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble (won), for *Precious*
- Critics' Choice Awards 2010: Critics' Choice Awards (nominated)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2010: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (nominated), for *The View*
- Gracie Awards 2010: Gracie Awards (won)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards 2009: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (won)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2009: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The View*
- NAACP Image Awards 2009: NAACP Image Awards (won), for *The View*
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress 2009: Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (nominated), for *Precious*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2008: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (nominated), for *The View*
- BET Awards 2005: BET Awards (nominated), for *Less Than Perfect*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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