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Tempestt Bledsoe

Known For
Acting
Born
August 1, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active Years
1984–2023 (40 Years)
Total Credits
48 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 1, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, USA 48 credits
48
Total Credits
1984–2023
40 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tempestt Bledsoe is an American actress and producer born on August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. She began appearing in commercials as a child prior to her breakthrough television role. She is best known for portraying Vanessa Huxtable, the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable, on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992. Following this role, she reprised the character on A Different World and Instant Mom. Her other acting and production credits include ParaNorman, N-Secure, Make Me Scream, Dance Til Dawn, Jingle Belle, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Guys with Kids, and Vietnam in HD. Her relationship with American actor and film producer Darryl M. Bell began in 1993.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Tempestt Bledsoe (also known as Tempestt K. Bledsoe).
Born: August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Profession: Actress, producer, and executive producer.
Early Career: Appeared in commercials as a child.
Breakthrough Role: Vanessa Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). She was the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable.
Other Roles/Works:
Reprised Vanessa on A Different World and Instant Mom.
ParaNorman (2012).
N-Secure (2010).
Make Me Scream.
Dance 'Til Dawn.
Jingle Belle.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Guys with Kids.
Vietnam in HD.
Relationship: In a relationship with American actor and film producer Darryl M. Bell since 1993.
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Tempestt Bledsoe is an American actress and producer born on August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Her career began with appearances in commercials as a child. She achieved her breakthrough television role in 1984 as Vanessa Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. In this role, she portrayed the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable. Bledsoe remained a member of the main cast until the sitcom concluded in 1992. She later reprised her role as Vanessa on the programs A Different World and Instant Mom.
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Beyond her work on The Cosby Show, Bledsoe has been involved in various other productions. Her credits include the film ParaNorman and the projects N-Secure and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Other works associated with her include Make Me Scream, Dance 'Til Dawn, Jingle Belle, Guys with Kids, and Vietnam in HD. In addition to her acting, she is recognized as an executive producer. She has been in a relationship with American actor and film producer Darryl M. Bell since 1993.
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Tempestt Bledsoe is an American actress and producer born on August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Also known as Tempestt K. Bledsoe, she began her career appearing in commercials as a child. She is best known for her breakthrough television role as Vanessa Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992. In this series, she portrayed the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable and remained part of the main cast until the show ended. Bledsoe later reprised her role as Vanessa on the television programs A Different World and Instant Mom.

Her professional credits include work in ParaNorman and N-Secure. She is also known for her involvement in Make Me Scream, Dance 'Til Dawn, Jingle Belle, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Guys with Kids, and Vietnam in HD. In addition to her acting, she is

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Make Me ScreamMake Me Scream · Executive Producer
Bill Cosby: Walking Free
Family Reunion
Jingle Belle
Instant Mom
ParaNormanGuys with Kids
Vietnam in HD
N-Secure
Celebrity Ghost StoriesHousehusbands of HollywoodThe Wishing Well
Raising the BarHusband for Hire
South of NowhereSouth of NowhereCelebrity Fit Club100 Greatest Kid Stars
Clean HouseRock Me Baby
Pet StarNBC 75th Anniversary SpecialThe Cosby Show: A Look Back
Fire & Ice
Strong MedicineThe Expendables
The ParkersSanta and Pete
Johnny B Good
The PracticeJenny
E! True Hollywood Story
I Hate the Way I Look
Surviving a Break-Up
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Earth Day Special
Dream Date1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular
MonstersDance 'Til Dawn
A Different WorldThe No Show
The Gift of Amazing Grace
Night of 100 Stars IIThe NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereAndy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa
The Cosby Show

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • Make Me Scream (2023) as Self - Host
  • Make Me Scream (2023) Executive Producer
  • Bill Cosby: Walking Free (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Family Reunion (2019) as Katrina
  • Jingle Belle (2018) as Jackie
  • Instant Mom (2013) as Vanessa Huxtable
  • ParaNorman (2012) as Sheriff Hooper (voice)
  • Guys with Kids (2012) as Marny
  • Advertisement
  • Vietnam in HD (2011) as Elizabeth Allen
  • N-Secure (2010) as Jill
  • Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
  • Househusbands of Hollywood (2009)
  • The Wishing Well (2009) as Enid
  • Raising the Bar (2008) as Camilla Hansen
  • Husband for Hire (2008) as Nina
  • South of Nowhere (2005)
  • South of Nowhere (2005) as Cecily
  • Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
  • 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005)
  • Clean House (2003) as Host
  • Rock Me Baby (2003) as Chloe
  • Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
  • NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
  • The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) as Self / Vanessa Huxtable (archive footage)
  • Fire & Ice (2001) as Pam Moore
  • Strong Medicine (2000)
  • The Expendables (2000) as Tanika
  • The Parkers (1999)
  • Santa and Pete (1999) as Maria Dangola
  • Johnny B Good (1998)
  • The Practice (1997) as Roberta Baylor
  • Jenny (1997) as Kaylene
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • I Hate the Way I Look (1994) as Self
  • Surviving a Break-Up (1992) as Self
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Tempestt Bledsoe
  • The Earth Day Special (1990) as Vanessa Huxtable
  • Dream Date (1989) as Danni Fairview
  • 1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular (1989) as Self
  • Monsters (1988) as Dottie
  • Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) as Margaret
  • A Different World (1987) as Vanessa Huxtable
  • The No Show (1987) as Self
  • The Gift of Amazing Grace (1986) as Grace Williams
  • Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
  • The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
  • Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa (1985) as Self
  • The Cosby Show (1984) as Vanessa Huxtable

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tempestt Bledsoe best known for?

Tempestt Bledsoe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big Eyes (2014), Jingle Belle (2018), Be Sick… It's Free (1968), ParaNorman (2012).

When and where was Tempestt Bledsoe born?

Tempestt Bledsoe was born on August 1, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Tempestt Bledsoe have?

Tempestt Bledsoe has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2023.

What is Tempestt Bledsoe's background in cinema and television?

Tempestt Bledsoe is an American actress and producer born on August 1, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. She began appearing in commercials as a child prior to her breakthrough television role. She is best known for portraying Vanessa Huxtable, the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable, on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show fr...

Tempestt Bledsoe by the numbers

48credits
25films
23TV series
1984–2023active years

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