Lela Rochon
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Born
- 1964-04-17 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Lela Rochon Quinones · Lela Rochon Fuqua · Lela Rochon Staples
Biography
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale.
In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world".
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
The Cosby Show
1984
as Veronica
21 Jump Street
1987
as Denise Price
The Division
2001
as Angela Reid
The Facts of Life
1979
The Outer Limits
1995
as Beth Carter
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Mercedes
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Cindy
Insecure
2016
as Jackie
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Denise, Mark's Old Girl Friend / Paula
227
1985
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Lisa Saunders
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self - Guest
Training Day
2017
as Mrs. Craig
Roc
1991
as Carol
Out All Night
1992
as Victoria
Alone Together
2018
as Rose
David Makes Man
2019
as Alma
The Family Business: New Orleans
2025
as Big Shirley Duncan
Detective Extralarge
1991
as Wendy
Movies (32)
Boomerang
1992
as Christie
First Daughter
2004
as Liz Pappas
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Vanessa Struthers
The Big Hit
1998
as Chantel
Waiting to Exhale
1995
as Robin
Gang Related
1997
as Cynthia Webb
The Chamber
1996
as Nora Stark
Harlem Nights
1989
as Sunshine
Knock Off
1998
as Karen Lee
Brooklyn's Finest
2010
as Investigator #1 (as Lela Rochon Fuqua)
Breakin'
1984
as Extra in First Scene (uncredited)
The Meteor Man
1993
as Vanessa
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
1984
as Dancer
Supremacy
2014
as Mother
The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story
2026
as Monica White
Reversion
2015
as Maya
Fatal Secrets
2009
as Sharlene
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love
2026
as Deena
Into the Homeland
1987
as Exquisite Woman
Stewardess School
1986
as School Instructor
Blood Done Sign My Name
2010
as Roseanna Allen
A Bunny's Tale
1985
as Charlotte
Ruby Bridges
1998
as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998
as Emira Eagle
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love
2024
as Deena
The Wild Pair
1987
as Debby
Foxtrap
1986
as Lindy
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
as Mildred 'Bean' Jeter
Legal Deceit
1997
Let the Church Say Amen
2013
Labor Pains
2000
as Lulu Brown
Shopping Cart Killer
as Monica
About Lela Rochon
Lela Rochon (born Lela Rochon Staples; April 17, 1964) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Robin Stokes in the movie Waiting to Exhale. In 1996, Lela was chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 most beautiful people in the world". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lela Rochon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. With 54 credits spanning from 1979 to 2026, Lela Rochon has appeared in 32 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lela Rochon Movies
- Boomerang (1992) — as Christie
- First Daughter (2004) — as Liz Pappas
- Any Given Sunday (1999) — as Vanessa Struthers
- The Big Hit (1998) — as Chantel
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) — as Robin
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