Salli Richardson-Whitfield
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 just want to do good work with good people․"
- Quote: "I tell everyone sometimes we even have to see films that necessarily aren't our cup of tea․"
- Directed many episodes of "Eureka․"
- Provided the voice of Elisa Maza on animated Disney show "Gargoyles․"
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
- 2026Black Reel - Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2026Gotham TV Award - Breakthrough Drama Series:Nominated
- 2026Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
- 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:Nominated