Sherri Shepherd
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    https://www.sherrishepherd.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-04-22
    • Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Sherri Evonne Shepherd, Sherri Sheppard, Sherri Shepherd-Tarpley, Sherri Shepard, شری شپرد

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd is a dynamic American actress, comedian, author, television personality, and talk show host, born on April 22, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Her career journey began after working as a legal secretary, eventually taking the plunge into stand-up comedy, a move that led to her first series regular role on the WB's "Cleghorne!" in 1995.Shepherd gained widespread recognition for her role as Sheila Yarborough on "The Jamie Foxx Show" (1996–2001) and later for her co-starring role as Ramona Platt on ABC's "Less Than Perfect" (2002–2006). She became a household name as a co-host of the highly popular daytime talk show "The View" from 2007 to 2014, earning a Daytime Emmy Award in 2009.Beyond talk shows and sitcoms, Sherri has showcased her versatility in various film roles, including "Precious" (2009), "Think Like a Man" (2012), "Top Five" (2014), and "Ride Along 2" (2016). She has also had recurring roles on "30 Rock" as Angie Jordan and currently appears on HBO Max's "The Sex Lives of College Girls."In 2022, Shepherd launched her own syndicated daytime talk show, "Sherri," which has been a success and was renewed for its fourth season set to air in the fall of 2025. She continues to perform stand-up comedy and is an author, having released books such as "Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Yourself a Break." Additionally, she is set to appear as Nicole in Tyler Perry's film "STRAW" (2025), which premiered on Netflix on June 6, 2025. Sherri Shepherd is known for her outspoken personality, humor, and resilience, openly discussing her personal journey and faith.

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