Sheryl Underwood is an American comedian, actress, and television host. Underwood started her career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s and went on to perform on various comedy shows and venues.
In 1992, Underwood won the crown of Miss Black America, and later, she was a regular panellist on the daytime talk show, “The Talk,” from 2011 to 2021.
She has also appeared on several television shows, including “The Steve Harvey Show,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and “The Parkers.” Underwood has also hosted BET’s “Comic View” and “The Sheryl Underwood Show.”
Aside from her entertainment career, Underwood is also known for her philanthropy work. She is an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and is the founder of the Sheryl Underwood Foundation, which provides support to individuals affected by the disease.
Sheryl Underwood Movies and TV Shows
| Year | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Def Comedy Jam | Frequent Performer |
| 1993 | Soul Train Comedy Awards | Presenter |
| 1997 | Make Me Laugh | Herself |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Woman in Frankie’s |
| I Got the Hook-Up | Bad Mouth Bessie | |
| 2000 | Oh Drama! (TV series) | Host |
| 2001 | Nikki (episode: “Working Girl”) | Janet |
| 2002 | Holla | HostExecutive Producer |
| Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn | Herself | |
| 2004 | BET Comedy Awards | |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop | Catfish Rita |
| The 2nd Annual BET Comedy Awards | Herself | |
| Weekends at the D.L. | ||
| Made You Look: Top 25 Moments of BET History | ||
| Getting Played | ||
| 2007 | Baisden After Dark | |
| 2011 | Comics Unleashed | |
| 2011−present | The Talk | Co-host |
| 2012−13 | The Young and the Restless | Justice of the Peace |
| 2016 | The Bold and the Beautiful (2016, 2018) | Emmy |
| Supergirl (episode: “Falling”) | Herself | |
| The Odd Couple | Diane | |
| 2017–present | Funny You Should Ask | Herself |
| 2018 | Jane the Virgin (episode: “Chapter Seventy-Four”) | Herself |
| 2019 | I Got the Hook Up 2 | Bad Mouth Bessie |
Sheryl Underwood Age
Sheryl Underwood was born on October 28, 1963, which makes her 59 years old as of 2022.
Sheryl Underwood Height
She is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.
Sheryl Underwood Family
Sheryl Underwood is the youngest of the siblings. Her father, Cleo Underwood, passed away when she was six years old, and her mother, Joyce Evelyn Underwood, passed away in 2011.
Sheryl Underwood Education
Sheryl Underwood attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Media Management from Governors State University.
Sheryl Underwood Nominations and Awards
Nominations and Awards: Sheryl Underwood has been nominated for several Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on “The Talk,” including Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show.
She has also been recognized for her work in comedy, winning the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Female Comic in 1994
Sheryl Underwood Instagram
Sheryl Underwood is active on Instagram and her username is @sherylunderwood.