Biographie
Monica Calhoun began her acting career at 13. As a child actress, she worked with Walt Disney Family in "She Stood Alone" and appeared in CBS series like "Bagdad Café," "Getting Straight," and "Taking a Stand," as well as ABC's "Where I Live," "The Ditchdigger's Daughter," and "The Ernest Green Story." She later took on dramatic roles, often portraying the "voice of reason" in films and TV shows such as "The Best Man," "The Best Man Holiday," "Love and Basketball," NBC's "Sweet Justice," and HBO's "Rebound." Frequently, she represents the calming and guiding presence within a group. Calhoun also featured in Apple TV's "Diary of a Single Mom," produced by Robert Townsend and co-starring Billie D. Williams, Richard Roundtree, and Diahann Carroll. She demonstrates strong comedic talent in projects like "Bagdad Café," AFI Friends, "Everybody Hates Chris," "The Jamie Foxx Show," "A Different World," "Amen," "Fame," "Wayans Brothers," and "Gang of Roses."
Calhoun has extensive experience in theater, television, and feature films. She starred in numerous BET dramas including "Imitate Betrayal," as well as CBS productions like "Getting Straight," "Younger and Younger," and "What About Your Friends." Her film credits include Disney’s "Where I Live" and "Sister Act II," Fox’s "Jack the Bear" and "Park Day," ABC’s "Heart and Soul" and "Where I Live," Fox’s "Dirt," ABC’s "Grey’s Anatomy" and "NYPD Blue," Lionsgate’s "Civil Brand," and BET’s "New Edition," where she portrayed Patricia Tresvant, mother of Ralph Tresvant. She has also appeared in "The Jacksons: An American Dream," "Pacific Station," "Children of the Night," and "Love Chronicles."
On stage and screen, Calhoun has featured in "The Player's Club," "Friends and Lovers," "You Don't Know Me But I'm Famous," "Children of the Universe," "The Salon," "Joan," "The African American," and "Everything But A Man." She earned her first co-producer credit with "No Regrets." Her growing body of work has paved the way for dramatic roles in film and television, inspiring many who have followed her style of acting. A reserved and shy individual off-camera, she comes alive during performances. Monica Calhoun consistently delivers compelling performances.
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