Monica Calhoun
| Monica Calhoun | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 29, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Los Angeles County High School for the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Mia Morgan – The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday |
| Children | 1 |
Monica Calhoun (born July 29, 1971) is an American film and television actress. Calhoun is best known for her roles in the films Bagdad Cafe, The Players Club, The Salon, The Best Man, and its sequel The Best Man Holiday. Calhoun was Nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance in the CBS Schoolbreak Special "Different Worlds: A Story of Interracial Love" (1993). She was nominated for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Mia Morgan in the 1999 comedy-drama film The Best Man.2017 BET New Eddition Story portrayl of Ms Transvant Ralph's Mother.
Born Lorine Monica P. Calhoun in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Calhoun is the daughter of Lorine W. Calhoun. Calhoun, her mother and brother moved to Los Angeles, California when she was a young child to launch her acting career. Calhoun is an alumna of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (class of 1989).
Calhoun co-starred with actor Flex Alexander in the short-lived series, Where I Live, and appeared in Pacific Station. She appeared in several sitcoms including Bagdad Cafe (TV series- Starring Role), The Wayans Bros., A Different World and The Jamie Foxx Show. Her film work includes portraying the cousin of actress LisaRaye in Ice Cube's directorial debut The Players Club;The Best Man; Love & Basketball and 2007's The Salon with Vivica Fox. In 2009 Robert Townsend directed Calhoun in Diary of a Single Mom, Season I, II and III (2008–10).
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