What is Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s net worth is $5 million as of 2024. Sheryl’s major source of income has been her career as an actress; nonetheless, she has made a substantial sum from her illustrious music career.

Sheryl Lee Ralph had her breakthrough in 1981 after playing Deena Jones in the original production of a Broadway musical titled Dreamgirls. Since then, she has gone on to appear in numerous films, including To Sleep with Anger, Mistress, The Mighty Quinn, and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Sheryl has also been on many TV series, such as Moesha, It’s a Living and Abbott Elementary. Her net worth has been on a steady increase over the years, putting her in the league of rich entertainers in the industry.

What Is Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth?

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s net worth is estimated at $5 million as of 2024. She makes the majority of her income from her successful acting career. More so, the Jamaican-American is a seasoned singer, who has performed in several shows, contributing to her income stream.

Furthermore, Sheryl earns an estimated $858,333.33 per year from her acting career. This figure also means the professional earns $71,527.78 per month and about $16,506.41 every single week in a month. When broken down further, it is seen that the American singer earns about $2,351.6 daily, $97.98 per hour, $1.63 per minute, and $0.03 per second just for doing just what she loves.

Aside from acting and singing, Sheryl Lee Ralph is also an author. She has successfully published several books including Redefining Diva: Life Lessons from the Original DreamGirl (2012). Of course, being an author also contributes to her wealth.

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Net Worth Timeline

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth 2023	$5 million
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth 2020	$4 million
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth 2010	$2 million
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth 2000	$800,000
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth 1990	$300,000

 

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Movies and TV Shows

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s film career started in 1977 with an appearance in Sidney Poitier’s crime comedy, A Piece of the Action. However, she didn’t have any other film credit until 1988 when she played the voice role of a Saluki called Rita in a Disney animated musical titled Oliver & Company.

The following year, Sheryl starred as the wife of Denzel Washington’s police chief character in a mystery comedy thriller called The Mighty Quinn. And in 1990, she had another notable appearance in Charles Burnett’s black comedy titled To Sleep with Anger. Her performance in the movie was applauded and she even won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female.

Furthermore, Sheryl maintained the momentum by appearing in consecutive films including The Distinguished Gentleman, Mistress, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, White Man’s Burden, and The Flintstones. In the latter half of the 90s, the sensational actress was in several films like Jamaica Beat, Bogus, Unconditional Love, and Deterrence.

However, Sheryl appeared less frequently on the big screen in the 2000s. But she was, notwithstanding, astonishing with her few credits including Baby of the Family, and Frankie D. Additionally, in 2010, Sheryl starred in several comedies, including Christmas in Compton, Step Sisters, Just Getting Started, and The Comeback Trail.

She Had Her Acting Breakthrough In Dreamgirls 

Aside from movies, Sheryl Lee had roles in musicals including Swing and Reggae. However, her appearance in the Broadway musical titled Dreamgirl served as her career breakthrough in the industry. Her performance received several acclaims and even earned her several recognitions.

In addition, Sheryl earned two nominations i.e. Drama Desk, and Tony Award nominations, for her scintillating role in Dreamgirl. The musical, which turned out to be a blockbuster, also served as one of her most lucrative projects. 

Her Television Career Blossomed in the 1980s

Sheryl kick-started her acting on television in the late 70s having appeared on shows such as A.E.S. Hudson Street, Good Times, Wonder Woman, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and The Jeffersons. However, she had a more consistent role in 1983 in a CBS soap opera titled Search for Tomorrow.

In addition, Sheryl played a bigger role in a sitcom titled It’s a Living from 1986 to 1989, where she played the role of Ginger St. James in the series’ final three seasons. During her time on the show, the Jamaican also appeared in episodes of L.A. Law and Amazing Stories.

At the beginning of the 90s, Sheryl appeared in two episodes of a series titled Falcon Crest and played a main role in a short-lived sitcom titled New Attitude. After that, she starred alongside George Foreman in a short-lived sitcom titled George. Then she went on to appear in a television film titled Witch Hunt, and a short-lived medical drama titled Street Gear.

Additionally, from 1996 to 2001, Sheryl Ralph played Deidra Mitchell in a sitcom titled Moesha; first as a main character and then as part of the recurring characters for the sixth and final season. And for her performance, she won five NAACP Image Award nominations.

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She Received A Bumper Payment For Voicing In Justice League

While still starring on Moesha in the early 2000s, Sheryl had a recurring role in a critically acclaimed CBS crime drama series titled The District. In addition, she appeared in a television film titled The Jennie Project and lent her voice to a blockbuster animated series titled Justice League.

Justice League became a massive hit, which not only increased her popularity but also earned her substantial pay. Although the exact amount wasn’t revealed, it is believed that Sheryl was paid handsomely. She further played in the series The Proud Family, and Static Shock. Subsequently, Sheryl was cast on several shows, including Las Vegas, ER, 7th Heaven, and Hannah Montana. In addition, she had a recurring role in a short-lived Showtime sitcom titled Barbershop.

Furthermore, in 2013, the talented actress began another recurring role in a crime drama titled Ray Donovan, portraying Claudette Boone. Also that year, Ralph began a main role in a Nick Jr. sitcom titled Instant Mom and went on to play recurring roles on One Mississippi,  Criminal Minds, The Quad, Claws, MacGyver, and Motherland: Fort Salem.

In 2019, Sheryl had a main role in a short-lived CBS sitcom titled Fam. One of Ralph’s most acclaimed TV roles came in 2021 when she began playing Barbara Howard, a veteran kindergarten teacher, in Quinta Brunson’s ABC sitcom titled Abbott Elementary. For her performance in the show’s first season, she clinched the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth has also Benefitted from Her Music Career.

Acting aside, Sheryl Lee Ralph also has a successful music career. She released a music album entitled In the Evening, in 1984. The title track from the album peaked in the top six of the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Furthermore, Sheryl contributed to an original studio cast recording of a stage musical titled Goosebumps The Musical. Like her acting career, Sheryl has also earned a substantial amount from singing, stage performance, and features.

In all, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s career has been on a steady rise. She has however witnessed a few setbacks here and there that have impacted her earnings. For one, in an interview reported by Yahoo Finance, Sheryl Lee Ralph reflected on a time she was fired from a film pilot because the TV producer felt she wasn’t black enough for the role. Nevertheless, she did not relent but instead persevered and attained a respectable position in the industry.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Awards and Nominations

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s awards include

Year	Award	Category	Film / TV Show
1990	Independent Spirit Awards	Best Supporting Female	To Sleep with Anger
2022	Peabody Award	Entertainment	Abbott Elementary
2022	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary
2023	Critics’ Choice Television Awards	Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary
2023	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary

 

While Sheryl Lee Ralph has received five awards for her acting, she has received more than a dozen nominations. Some of them are

Year	Award	Category	Film / TV Show
1982	Tony Award	Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical	Dreamgirls
1982	Drama Desk Award	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Dreamgirls
1989	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture	The Mighty Quinn
1998 / 1999 / 2000 / 2001	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Moesha
2001	Black Reel Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress	Deterrence
2002	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Moesha
2022	Black Reel Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary
2023	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Television Series	Abbott Elementary
2023	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary
2023	Independent Spirit Awards	Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series	Abbott Elementary

FAQs

What is Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Net Worth?

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2024.

Is Sheryl Lee Ralph Jamaican?

Sheryl Lee Ralph is partly Jamaican as her mother, Ivy Ralph, originates from the country. Sheryl spent part of her childhood in Jamaica as she was raised between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island, New York.

What is Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Age?

Sheryl Lee Ralph is 67 years old in 2024. She was born on 30 December 1956 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States