LaChanze
Biography
Rhonda LaChanze Sapp (born December 16, 1961), known professionally as LaChanze, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in The Color Purple. She is also known for The Help (2011), Hercules (1997), and Hercules (1998).
Known For
Terpsichore the Muse of Dance (voice)
Hercules
Nora
For Love or Money
Rachel
The Help
Terpsichore, Muse of Dance (voice) (archive sound)
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Colleen
Birth/Rebirth
Georgette
Leap of Faith
Grandma Patty
Genie
Harriett
Lucy
Self
Broadway: The Next Generation
Maggie
Breaking Upwards
God Truth
David Searching
Kelly Jane
My New Gun
Jennifer
Diane
Lisa
Heartbreak Hospital
Wards Island Desk Nurse
Side Effects
Broadway’s Leading Ladies
Sgt. Bell
Highest 2 Lowest
By Any Means
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-12-16
Place of Birth
St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Also Known As