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Lisa Arrindell Biography

Birth Name:Lisa Arrindell

Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for two Black Reel Awards for Best Supporting Actress, one for "A Lesson Before Dying" in 2000 and one for "Disappearing Acts" in 2001
  • Graduated from The Juilliard School with a degree in Theatre
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Cosby Show" in 1991
  • Best known for her role as Vanessa in "Madea's Family Reunion" and as Vivian Baptiste in "A Lesson Before Dying․"
  • Credits her two middle school performing arts teachers with inspiring her to become an actress, and both came to see her perform on Broadway in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof․"

Awards

  • 2000Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2001Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Grand Jury Prize-Best Actor: winner