LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Known for
Whatever else has changed around her, LaTanya Richardson Jackson has remained a working actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Sleepless in Seattle' is the title most people reach for first, with Harriet at the center of it. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Malcolm X'. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama. 36 credits across 35 years is a rate most careers never reach.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
17 Movies
19 Series
Whatever else has changed around her, LaTanya Richardson Jackson has remained a working actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Sleepless in Seattle' is the title most people reach for first, with Harriet at the center of it. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Malcolm X'. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama. 36 credits across 35 years is a rate most careers never reach.
Movies
Plays Janeen
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
Plays Harriet
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
Plays Lorraine
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Cooper
U.S. Marshals
1998
Plays Dr. Gina Mendez
When a Man Loves a Woman
1994
Plays Steel's Mother
Juice
1992
Plays Nurse Ruth
Lorenzo's Oil
1992
Plays Sylvia
You Hurt My Feelings
2023
Plays Marie
Freedomland
2006
Plays Paulina Pritchett
The Fighting Temptations
2003
Plays Carol
Mother and Child
2009
Plays Priscilla Worth
Lone Star
1996
Plays Caroline Jones
Losing Isaiah
1995
Plays Kay-Rita
Juanita
2019
Plays Attorney Rose Jackson
Loved
1997
Plays Mrs. Thompson
Blackout
2007
Plays Cousin Bernice
All About Us
2007
TV Shows
Plays Atallah Sims
100 Centre Street
2001
Plays Vivian
Frannie's Turn
1992
Plays Norma O'Neal
Show Me a Hero
2015
Plays Diane Pierce
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Lt. Dee Ann Carver
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Attorney Yvette Rose
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Lorraine
Law & Order
1990
Plays Alex Wentworth
Earth 2
1994
Plays Lena Railsback
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Jane Gideon
Party of Five
1994
Plays Lynette Thomson
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Edna Graves
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Mama Mabel
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Plays Queen Bee (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays Moderator
Cheers
1982
Plays Sheila
Boston Public
2000
Plays Noreen
Harry's Law
2011
Plays Caroline Lewis
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays (voice)
The American Revolution
2025
Latest Trailers
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You Hurt My Feelings
Full Filmography
Criminal Minds
Caroline Lewis · 1 episode
2025
TV
The American Revolution
(voice) · 1 episode
2025
TV
Summer Camp Island
Queen Bee (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Diane Pierce · 5 episodes
2017–2023
TV
You Hurt My Feelings
Sylvia
2023
Film
Juanita
Kay-Rita
2019
Film
Marvel's Luke Cage
Mama Mabel · 1 episode
2016
TV
Blue Bloods
Lt. Dee Ann Carver · 3 episodes
2014–2015
TV
Show Me a Hero
Norma O'Neal · 6 episodes
2015
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is LaTanya Richardson Jackson and where are they from?
LaTanya Richardson Jackson is 76 years old, born on October 21, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of LaTanya Richardson Jackson?
LaTanya Richardson Jackson is best known for roles in Sleepless in Seattle, Malcolm X, U.S. Marshals.
How many movies has LaTanya Richardson Jackson been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), LaTanya Richardson Jackson has appeared in 17 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was LaTanya Richardson Jackson's first movie?
The career of LaTanya Richardson Jackson began with The Super (1991).
What is LaTanya Richardson Jackson's most recent movie or series?
LaTanya Richardson Jackson's most recent release is Diamond, which premiered on May 19, 2026.
What TV shows has LaTanya Richardson Jackson appeared in?
On television, LaTanya Richardson Jackson has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Marvel's Luke Cage, Blue Bloods.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
1949-10-21 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
LaTanya Richardson, often listed as LaTanya Richardson Jackson, is an American actress and producer. She began her career appearing in off-Broadway, before playing supporting roles on television and film.