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Shari Headley
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In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 13 credits.
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Shari Headley is an American actress known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1988 romantic comedy *Coming to America* and its 2021 sequel *Coming 2 America*. She has also appeared in films including *The Preacher's Wife* (1996) and *Johnson Family Vacation* (2004). Her career spans several decades, with a focus on comedic and family-oriented roles.
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Actor
11 credits
Coming 2 America(2021)
Queen Lisa Joffer
Film
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween(2018)
Mrs. Carter
Film
I Really Hate My Ex(2015)
Wendy
Film
The Congregation(2014)
Maple
Film
Act Like You Love Me(2013)
Tianna
Film
Johnson Family Vacation(2004)
Jacqueline
Film413 Hope St.(1997)
Juanita Barnes
TV
The Preacher's Wife(1996)
Arlene Chattan
Film
Gideon Oliver(1989)
Zina Oliver
TV
Kojak: Ariana(1989)
Trish Van Hogan
Film
Coming to America(1988)
Lisa McDowell
Film
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- L.A. HairSelf · 2012
- Paris Is BurningSelf (uncredited) · 1991
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