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Salli Richardson-Whitfield Biography

Birth Name:Salli Elise Richardson

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Best known for her role as Dr․ Allison Blake on science fiction TV series "Eureka․"
  • Graduated from University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
  • Started her career in theater at the Kuumba Workshop in Chicago
  • Quote: "I tell everyone sometimes we even have to see films that necessarily aren't our cup of tea․"
  • Quote: "I just want to do good work with good people․"
  • Provided the voice of Elisa Maza on animated Disney show "Gargoyles․"
  • Directed many episodes of "Eureka․"

Awards

  • 2011Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series: winner
  • 2022AAFCA Award-Best Director: winner
  • 2022Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: nominated
  • 2024Gracie-Director - Drama: winner
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: nominated