Acting
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, producer, dancer, and model. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984, but resigned after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Williams has since had a successful career in music and acting, selling millions of albums and earning critical acclaim.
Acting
- 2026The Claudia Winkleman ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2024ElsbethRoslyn Bridwell1 ep.
- 2023VelmaDr. Perdue (voice)6 ep.
- 2021Queen of the UniverseSelf - Judge14 ep.
- 2021Blankety BlankSelf - Panellist1 ep.
- 2021Girls5evaNance Trace3 ep.
- 2021Name That TuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2020Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa WilliamsSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2020RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag RaceVanquisha Da House - Contestant1 ep.
- 2020Calling All T.O.T.S.Captain Beakman (voice)10 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf2 ep.
- 2019First Wives ClubNancy1 ep.
- 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowDelilah1 ep.
- 2019T.O.T.S.Captain Beakman (voice)150 ep.
- 2019American StyleSelf4 ep.
- 2018Celebrity CatchphraseSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2017Daytime DivasMaxine Robinson10 ep.
- 2016The $100,000 PyramidSelf1 ep.
- 2016Match GameSelf - Panelist1 ep.
- 2014The LibrariansCynthia Rockwell4 ep.
- 2012RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsSelf - Guest Judge1 ep.
- 2012666 Park AvenueOlivia Doran13 ep.
- 2012BethennySelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2012Doc McStuffinsDelilah the Nesting Doll (voice)1 ep.
- 2010The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2010Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2009The Good WifeCourtney Paige4 ep.
- 2008The Wendy Williams Show1 ep.
- 2007Mama Mirabelle's Home MoviesMama Mirabelle (voice)26 ep.
- 2007Shear Genius1 ep.
- 2006Ugly BettyWilhelmina Slater85 ep.
- 2006South BeachElizabeth Bauer8 ep.
- 2005The Reichen ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2004Desperate HousewivesRenee Perry44 ep.
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest5 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2003The BacheloretteSelf1 ep.
- 2002BoomtownDetective Katherine Pierce6 ep.
- 2001Good Day LiveSelf1 ep.
- 2001The Proud FamilyDebra (voice)1 ep.
- 1998L.A. DoctorsLeanne Barrows3 ep.
- 1998VH1 Divas1 ep.
- 1997The ViewSelf7 ep.
- 1997The OdysseyCalypso2 ep.
- 1996Jungle Cubs1 ep.
- 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 1995Nothing Lasts ForeverDr. Kathy 'Kat' Hunter2 ep.
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildBeauty (voice)1 ep.
- 1993Intimate PortraitSelf (archive footage)1 ep.
- 1992The Jacksons: An American DreamSuzanne de Passe2 ep.
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDanny Mitchell1 ep.
- 1988American ExperienceNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 1984Partners in Crime1 ep.
- 1980A Capitol FourthSelf46 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026Blankety BlankSelf - Panellist1 ep.
- 2026The Claudia Winkleman ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2025Celebrity CatchphraseSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2025The Jonathan Ross ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2024ElsbethRoslyn Bridwell1 ep.
- 2024The Graham Norton ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2024The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2024SherriSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2024VelmaDr. Perdue (voice)6 ep.
- 2021Girls5evaNance Trace3 ep.
- 2024Name That TuneSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2023The Jennifer Hudson Show1 ep.
- 2011RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge, Self - Judge (archive footage), Self - Special Guest4 ep.
- 2023American ExperienceNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 2006LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2002The ViewSelf, Self - Guest7 ep.
- 2022A Black Lady Sketch ShowDelilah1 ep.
- 2021The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2020RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag RaceVanquisha Da House - Contestant1 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf, Self - Special Guest2 ep.
- 2019First Wives ClubNancy1 ep.
- 2019Match GameSelf - Panelist1 ep.
- 2018Days of Our LivesValerie Grant3 ep.
- 2018The $100,000 PyramidSelf1 ep.
- 2018RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsSelf - Guest Judge1 ep.
- 2017Modern FamilyRhonda1 ep.
- 2017Difficult PeopleTrish1 ep.
- 2017Doc McStuffinsDelilah the Nesting Doll (voice)1 ep.
- 2011Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2016The LibrariansCynthia Rockwell4 ep.
- 2016VH1 Divas1 ep.
- 2016Broad CityElizabeth Carlton1 ep.
- 2015The Good WifeCourtney Paige4 ep.
- 2015The Mindy ProjectDr. Phillips1 ep.
- 2007The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf3 ep.
- 2012BethennySelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2011Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2010The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2008Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest2 ep.
- 2008The Wendy Williams Show1 ep.
- 2007Shear Genius1 ep.
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest5 ep.
- 2005The Reichen ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf1 ep.
- 2005The BacheloretteSelf1 ep.
- 2004Good Day LiveSelf1 ep.
- 2004LateLine1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2004MADtvSelf1 ep.
- 2003BoomtownDetective Katherine Pierce6 ep.
- 2002The Proud FamilyDebra (voice)1 ep.
- 2002Ally McBealSheila Hunt1 ep.
- 1999L.A. DoctorsLeanne Barrows3 ep.
- 1992Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest2 ep.
- 1997Jungle Cubs1 ep.
- 1996Intimate PortraitSelf (archive footage)1 ep.
- 1996Star Trek: Deep Space NineArandis1 ep.
- 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 1995Tony AwardsSelf - Performer1 ep.
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildBeauty (voice)1 ep.
- 1992The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDanny Mitchell1 ep.
- 1992The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf1 ep.
- 1986T. J. HookerOfficer Pat Williamson1 ep.
- 1984Partners in Crime1 ep.
- 1983Miss AmericaMiss New York 19831 ep.
Also known as: Vanessa L. William · Vanessa Lynn Williams