Kasi Lemmons
Biography
Kasi Lemmons is an American actress born on February 24, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her acting career with roles in commercials, followed by her film debut in Spike Lee's School Daze in 1988. Lemmons continued acting in Vampire's Kiss in 1989 and The Silence of the Lambs, although the exact release year of the latter is not specified. She has a total of 51 known acting credits. Lemmons' early career involved working with prominent directors and actors, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her acting career has spanned multiple decades, with a significant portion of her work in film.
Career overview
Kasi Lemmons began her acting career with roles in commercials. She made her film debut in Spike Lee's School Daze in 1988. Lemmons continued acting in various films, including Vampire's Kiss in 1989 and The Silence of the Lambs, although specific details about her roles in these films are not provided.
Lemmons has a significant number of acting credits, with 51 known credits listed. Her acting career spans multiple decades, with her early work in commercials and her film debut in School Daze marking the beginning of her professional acting career.
As an actress, Kasi Lemmons has appeared in a variety of films, although specific details about her roles and the titles of these films are not provided. Her acting credits demonstrate her versatility and range as a performer, with a career that has spanned multiple decades and numerous film and television projects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- The Projectionist (2026) as Ramona
- Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies (2025) as Self - (archive footage)
- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) Director
- One Perfect Shot (2022) as Self
- Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones (2021) Writer
- Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020) Executive Producer
- Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020) Director
- Harriet (2019) Director
- Harriet (2019) Screenplay
- Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' (2018) as Self
- Beauty (2018) Executive Producer
- Half the Picture (2018) as Self
- Shots Fired (2017) Director
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) Director
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Disconnect (2013) as Roberta Washington
- Black Nativity (2013) Director
- Black Nativity (2013) Writer
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Talk to Me (2007) Director
- Waist Deep (2006) as Angry Black Woman
- Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos (2004) as Self
- Sisters in Cinema (2003) as Self
- Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2002) as Self
- The Caveman's Valentine (2001) Director
- Eve's Bayou (1997) Writer
- Eve's Bayou (1997) Director
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Madonna
- 'Til There Was You (1997) as Angenelle
- Dr. Hugo (1996) Director
- Dr. Hugo (1996) Writer
- Zooman (1995) as Grace
- ER (1994) as Gamma Knife Tech
- Fear of a Black Hat (1994) as Nina Blackburn
- Override (1994) as Clerk
- Drop Squad (1994) as June Vanderpool
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Diane Warren
- Hard Target (1993) as Det. Marie Mitchell
- Candyman (1992) as Bernadette Walsh
- Afterburn (1992) as Carol North
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) as Ardelia Mapp
- The Five Heartbeats (1991) as Cookie
- Before the Storm (1991) as Alex Robbins
- The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) as Melanie Bryant
- The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990) as Rachel
- Vampire's Kiss (1989) as Jackie
- A Man Called Hawk (1989)
- School Daze (1988) as Perry
- The Gift of Amazing Grace (1986) as Subaya
- The Equalizer (1985) as Zandili
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paula Raynor
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Miss McKegney
- 11th Victim (1984) as Hostage
- Another World (1964)
- I Miss My Mom & Dream of Our New Home Thanks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kasi Lemmons best known for?
Kasi Lemmons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022), Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020), Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020), Harriet (2019).
When and where was Kasi Lemmons born?
Kasi Lemmons was born on February 24, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
How many credits does Kasi Lemmons have?
Kasi Lemmons has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Kasi Lemmons's background in cinema and television?
Kasi Lemmons is an American actress born on February 24, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her acting career with roles in commercials, followed by her film debut in Spike Lee's School Daze in 1988. Lemmons continued acting in Vampire's Kiss in 1989 and The Silence of the Lambs, although the exact release year of...
Kasi Lemmons by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) as Ardelia Mapp — aged about 32
- ER (1994) as Gamma Knife Tech — aged about 35
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paula Raynor — aged about 25
- Disconnect (2013) as Roberta Washington — aged about 54
- The Equalizer (1985) as Zandili — aged about 26
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Diane Warren — aged about 34
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