Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu is a familiar American actress, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. There are 12 entries in the filmography, most of them in support. The credit that opens doors is 'What Men Want', playing Sister. Elsewhere on the list sits 'The Cider House Rules'.
Erykah Badu
11 Movies
1 Series
Erykah Badu is a familiar American actress, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. There are 12 entries in the filmography, most of them in support. The credit that opens doors is 'What Men Want', playing Sister. Elsewhere on the list sits 'The Cider House Rules'.
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Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
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The Piano Lesson
Lucille
2024
Film
What Men Want
Sister
2019
Film
The Land
Turquoise
2016
Film
Hand of God
April · 1 episode
2015
TV
They Die by Dawn
Stagecoach Mary
2013
Film
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Self
2011
Film
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Self
2005
Film
House of D
Lady / Bernadette
2004
Film
Erykah Badu: Live At North Sea Jazz Festival 2001
self
2001
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Erykah Badu and where are they from?
Erykah Badu is 55 years old, born on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Erykah Badu?
Erykah Badu is best known for roles in What Men Want, The Cider House Rules, Blues Brothers 2000.
How many movies has Erykah Badu been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Erykah Badu has appeared in 7 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Erykah Badu's first movie?
The career of Erykah Badu began with Erykah Badu: MTV Unplugged (1997).
What is Erykah Badu's most recent movie or series?
Erykah Badu's most recent release is Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, which premiered on September 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Erykah Badu appeared in?
On television, Erykah Badu has appeared in Chappelle's Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with David Letterman, Hand of God.
Erykah Badu
1971-02-26 · Dallas, Texas, USA
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul".
Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies.