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Arthel Neville Biography

Birth Name:Arthel Neville

Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was awarded the Young Texas Ex Award from the University of Texas
  • Was nominated by San Diego Magazine as the 2009 Woman of the Year
  • Earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas
  • In 1995, she got married to former NFL player Derrick Lassic
  • Is the daughter of singer and songwriter Art Neville
  • Got her start as a reporter working for the KVUE TV station in Austin, Texas
  • Was the first African-American woman to host her own show on CNN