Salli Richardson
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Leading Role in Eureka and Sci-Fi Television
From 2006 to 2012, Richardson starred as Allison Blake in the Syfy series Eureka, one of her most defining roles in science fiction television. Following the series, she was cast in the drama pilot The Secret Lives of Wives. She held a recurring role as the first lady in the dystopian drama The Lottery, although the role was later recast with Shelley Conn. In a subsequent return to series television, she joined the cast of ABC Family's Stitchers.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 23 Nov, 1967
- Age
- 52 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Chicago
- Education
- University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress and director
- Twitter Id
- Sallirichardson
- Spouse
- Dondre Whitfield [M. 2002]
- Net Worth 2021
- 2 million
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Personal Life and Family
On September 8, 2002, Salli Richardson married fellow actor Dondré Whitfield after a period of dating. Together, they have two children: a daughter, Parker Richardson-Whitfield, and a son, Dondré Terrell Whitfield Jr., born on January 24, 2009. The couple has also collaborated professionally, including participating in a late-night infomercial promoting the “Zesty Midnight Soul” collection.
Philosophy and Lifestyle
In recent interviews, Richardson has reflected on her preference for working in television over film, highlighting the balance it allows her to maintain between professional commitments and family life. She describes her work as being primarily motivated by her children. Richardson attributes her enduring physical health and fitness to regular exercise and disciplined daily workouts.
