Heather Headley

Acting

Born October 5, 1974 (age 51)

Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

Filmography

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl2025 · Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show2022 · Self

Respect

Respect2021 · Clara Ward

Sweet Magnolias

Sweet Magnolias2020 · Helen Decatur

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II2020 · Self

American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert

American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert2018

Chicago Med

Chicago Med2015 · Gwen Garrett

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial2009 · Self

Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany

Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany2007 · Self

Breakin' All the Rules

Breakin' All the Rules2004 · Self (Singer)

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights2004 · Rosa Negra Singer

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · Self

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade2002 · Self

Elmo's Magic Cookbook

Elmo's Magic Cookbook2001 · Pocket Queen

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs2001 · Self

Creating Ragtime

Creating Ragtime1998 · Ensemble

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992

Sidewalks Entertainment

Sidewalks Entertainment1988

Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington1982 · Self

Great Performances

Great Performances1971 · Self