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Vanessa Bell Calloway (born Vanessa Bell on March 20, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA) is an African-American actress. She has appeared in a number of films, including Coming to America and Cheaper by the Dozen.
Vanessa Bell Calloway has emerged as one of America's hottest actors. Her work on stage, screen, and television clearly demonstates why she has maintained her staying power. She is a favorite of audiences across the country. Her work has earned her 6 NAACP Image Awardnominations. Fans still remember her as Eddie's Almost bride in Coming to America. The variety of roles Vanessa has played keeps her from being pigeonholed. Because of her ability to bring a unique presence of character to a particular piece, she appears in a different light in each role she plays. Her recurring role in David Kelly's Boston Public, earned her sixth NAACP Image Award nomination. Vanessa has guest starred on the Lifetime show For the People, and UPN productions The Parkers, and One on One. One of the most memorible rolestelevison roles to date was her portrayle of Maggie in the CBS series Under one Roof with Joe Morton and James Earl Jones.
American leading and supporting actress Vanessa Bell Calloway got her first major break playing Imani Izzi in Eddie Murphy's Coming to America (1988), one year after she had made her film debut. The winner of an NAACP Image Award, Calloway has also appeared in numerous other films, including voicing a character in the animated film Bebe's Kids (1992), What's Love Got to Do With It? (1993), and Crimson Tide (1995). Her television credits include a recurring role as Yvonne Caldwell on the daily serial All My Children, during the 1984-1985 season and in 1987. Her Diversity moves beyond acting. Vanessa is an accomplished dancer who trained with Alvin Alley, George Faison, and Otis Sallid. She completed her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree, with concentration in dance, from Ohio University, And Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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