Lillias White
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1988–2024 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Lillias White (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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[1] Lillias White: Gender: Female. Birthday: July 21, 1951. Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Known for: Acting.
[2] Lillias White: American actress and singer. Known for Broadway musicals. Won an Obie Award in 1989 for Romance in Hard Times (off-Broadway musical).
[3] Lillias White: Born July 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Known for Hercules (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), and Hercules (1998).
[4] Billy Porter: Cast included Lillias White and S. Epatha Merkerson.
[5] BroadwayWorld: Mentions Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits.
[6] Website: Described by The New York Times as a one-of-a-kind performer who combines the sass of a classic blues mama with the skill of a Broadway star. World-renowned for her voice and ability to communicate the heart of a song.
Name: Lillias White.
Profession: American actress and singer.
Birth: July 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
Specialization: Broadway musicals.
Awards: 1989 Obie Award for Romance in Hard Times (off-Broadway musical).
Notable Works: Hercules (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), and Hercules (1998).
Description: Described by The New York Times as a one-of-a-kind performer who combines the sass of a classic blues mama with the skill of a Broadway star.
Cast connections: Cast with Billy Porter and S. Epath
Career overview
Lillias White is an American actress and singer who is particularly known for her performances in Broadway musicals. Born on July 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, she has built a substantial career in acting with numerous known credits in film, television, and theatre. The New York Times has described her as a one-of-a-kind performer who combines the sass of a classic blues mama with the skill of a Broadway star, noting her world-renowned glorious voice and extraordinary ability to communicate the heart of a song.
Throughout her stage career, White has performed in Broadway, off-Broadway, and touring productions. Her work in the off-Broadway musical Romance in Hard Times earned her an Obie Award in 1989. In addition to her theatre work, her acting credits include appearances in films and television projects such as Hercules in 1997, Hercules in 1998, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000. Her extensive career also encompasses cast collaborations alongside other notable performers such as Billy Porter and S. Epatha Merkerson.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Grotesquerie (2024) as Glorious McKall
- The Drummer (2020)
- Russian Doll (2019) as Dr. Zaveri
- The Chaperone (2019) as 'I'm Just Wild About Harry' Singer
- Search Party (2016) as Wilma
- Nasty Baby (2015) as Cecilia
- Gotham (2014) as Choir Member
- Smash (2012) as Lillias White
- Person of Interest (2011) as Hon. R. Reginald
- Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (2011) as Herself
- Then She Found Me (2007) as Sheila
- Game 6 (2006) as Toyota Moseby
- South Pacific: In Concert from Carnegie Hall (2006) as Bloody Mary
- Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! (2005) as Rhonda (voice)
- The Jury (2004)
- Pieces of April (2003) as Evette
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) as Shopper
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sacred Spirit Minister
- Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) as Calliope, Muse of Epics (voice) (archive sound)
- Hercules (1998) as Calliope (voice)
- Hercules (1997) as Calliope the Muse of Epics (voice)
- A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997) as Self
- Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997) as Self
- Bleeding Hearts (1995) as Woman Neighbor
- North (1994) as Operator
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Lila Edmonds
- Law & Order (1990) as Susan Monroe
- Law & Order (1990) as Streetwalker
- Law & Order (1990) as Ms. Purvis
- Me and Him (1988) as Dancing Secretary
- Broadway: The Next Generation as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lillias White best known for?
Lillias White is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grotesquerie (2024), Russian Doll (2019), Search Party (2016), Southern District (2009).
When and where was Lillias White born?
Lillias White was born on July 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lillias White have?
Lillias White has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.
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Subject: Lillias White (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Use only provided facts. No invention. [1] Lillias White: Gender: Female. Birthday: July 21, 1951. Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, US...
Lillias White by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Person of Interest (2011) as Hon. R. Reginald — aged about 59
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sacred Spirit Minister — aged about 47
- Gotham (2014) as Choir Member — aged about 62
- Hercules (1997) as Calliope the Muse of Epics (voice) — aged about 45
- Russian Doll (2019) as Dr. Zaveri — aged about 67
- Grotesquerie (2024) as Glorious McKall — aged about 72
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