Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 17, 1964
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Lela Rochon
Biography
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale.
In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world".
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tempted by Love | Deena |
| 2015 | Reversion | Maya |
| 2014 | Supremacy | Mother |
| 2013 | Let the Church Say Amen | |
| 2010 | Blood Done Sign My Name | Roseanna Allen |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua) |
| 2009 | Fatal Secrets | Sharlene |
| 2004 | First Daughter | Liz Pappas |
| 2000 | Labor Pains | Lulu Brown |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Vanessa Struthers |
| 1998 | Knock Off | Karen Lee |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall In Love | Emira Eagle |
| 1998 | Ruby Bridges | Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges |
| 1998 | The Big Hit | Chantel |
| 1997 | Gang Related | Cynthia Webb |
| 1997 | Legal Deceit | |
| 1996 | The Chamber | Nora Stark |
| 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. Loving | Mildred 'Bean' Jeter |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Robin |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Vanessa |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Christie |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Sunshine |
| 1987 | Into the Homeland | Exquisite Woman |
| 1987 | The Wild Pair | Debby |
| 1986 | Foxtrap | Lindy |
| 1986 | Stewardess School | School Instructor |
| 1985 | A Bunny's Tale | Charlotte |
| 1984 | Breakin' | Extra in First Scene (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans | Big Shirley Duncan |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self |
| 2019 | David Makes Man | Alma |
| 2018 | Alone Together | Rose |
| 2017 | Training Day | Mrs. Craig |
| 2016 | Insecure | Jackie |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show | Self |
| 2001 | The Division | Angela Reid |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self - Guest |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits | Beth Carter |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait | Self |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Paula |
| 1992 | Out All Night | Victoria |
| 1991 | Roc | Carol |
| 1991 | Detective Extralarge | Wendy |
| 1990 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Cindy |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Mercedes |
| 1987 | 21 Jump Street | Denise Price |
| 1985 | 227 | |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show | Veronica |
| 1979 | The Facts of Life |