Heather Headley

Biography

Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-born American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the titular role of Aida. She also won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for her album Audience of One.

Known For

Chicago Med

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Great Performances

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Sweet Magnolias

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Respect

All Movies (12)

• The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl2025 · as Self
• Respect2021 · as Clara Ward
• The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II2020 · as Self
• American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert2018
• We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial2009 · as Self
• Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany2007 · as Self
• Breakin' All the Rules2004 · as Self (Singer)
• Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights2004 · as Rosa Negra Singer
• Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade2002 · as Self
• Elmo's Magic Cookbook2001 · as Pocket Queen
• My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs2001 · as Self
• Creating Ragtime1998 · as Ensemble

All TV Shows (8)

• The Jennifer Hudson Show2022 · as Self
• Sweet Magnolias2020 · as Helen Decatur
• Chicago Med2015 · as Gwen Garrett
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992
• Sidewalks Entertainment1988
• Christmas in Washington1982 · as Self
• Great Performances1971 · as Self