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L. Scott Caldwell
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Caldwell in 2007
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| Born |
Laverne Scott
1950 (age 74–75) |
| Other names | Scotty Caldwell |
| Education | Northwestern University Loyola University Chicago (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) |
John Caldwell
(divorced)Dasal Banks
(m. 2004; died 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
L. Scott Caldwell (born Laverne Scott in 1950) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles as Deputy U.S. Marshall Erin Poole in the movie The Fugitive (1993) and as Rose on the TV show Lost.
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Early Life and Education
Laverne Scott grew up in Chicago, Illinois. She was the middle child in her family. When she was young, she went to school in the mornings. After school, a friend of her mother's would look after her at a local theater. This might have been where her love for acting began!
While attending Hyde Park High School, she joined the drama club. She saw a play called A Day of Absence, which featured professional Black actors. This was a big moment for her. After high school, she went to Northwestern University. She later transferred to Loyola University-Chicago and earned a degree in Theater Arts and Communications.
Acting Career
Caldwell first planned to be a teacher and even taught at a performing arts high school in Chicago. She also worked for the Chicago Council on Fine Arts. While in Chicago, she performed in many local plays.
In 1978, Caldwell moved to New York to try out for acting schools. She joined The Negro Ensemble Company, a famous theater group. During her first year there, she acted in several plays. One of these plays, Home, even went to Broadway in 1980. Broadway is the highest level of theater in the United States.
In 1984, Caldwell was in an accident and couldn't work for almost two years. After she recovered, she auditioned for a play called Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Her performance in this play was amazing, and she won a Tony Award in 1988. A Tony Award is one of the most important awards for theater actors.
After winning the Tony, she moved to California to work in television and movies. She has been very busy, acting in many different cities and countries. She also continued to perform in plays. In 1997, she returned to Broadway in a play called Proposals.
In 2006, Caldwell performed in The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove. In 2011, she played Lena Younger in a classic play called A Raisin in the Sun. She won an award for her performance in this play. More recently, she was part of the PBS TV series Mercy Street from 2016 to 2017.
Caldwell has also been active in the Screen Actors Guild, which is a union for actors. She has served on their board of directors, helping to represent actors and their interests.
Personal Life
L. Scott Caldwell has a son named Ominara. She was married to John Caldwell, and later to artist Dasal Banks in 2004. Sadly, Banks passed away in 2005. Caldwell finished his last film, a documentary about prostate cancer, to help raise awareness.
Caldwell often gives talks and joins discussions about African American actors. She has participated in events honoring famous playwrights like August Wilson. She also helps direct staged readings of plays.
Film and Television Roles
L. Scott Caldwell has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
- 1993: The Fugitive as Deputy US Marshal Erin Poole
- 1995: Waiting to Exhale as Bernadine's Divorce Attorney
- 1995: The Net as Court Appointed Attorney
- 1995: Devil in a Blue Dress as Hattie Mae Parsons
- 2006: Gridiron Gang as Bobbi Porter
- 2015: The Perfect Guy as Evelyn
- 2015: Concussion as Mrs. Waters
- 2021: Bingo Hell as Dolores
Television Shows
- 1988: The Cosby Show as Elizabeth
- 1999–2000: Judging Amy as Tanya Miller (7 episodes)
- 2004–2010: Lost as Rose Nadler (23 episodes)
- 2008–2013: The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Margaret Shakur (32 episodes)
- 2009–2013: Southland as Enid Adams (7 episodes)
- 2016–2017: Mercy Street as Belinda (11 episodes)
- 2017: Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Judge Laverne Holt
- 2017–2021: Insecure as Carol Carter (8 episodes)
- 2018–2020: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina as Nana Ruth
- 2019–2021: All Rise as Roxy Robinson (7 episodes)
- 2024–present: Bad Monkey as YaYa
Theatre Performances
L. Scott Caldwell has a long history in theater. Some of her important roles include:
- 2017: Gem of the Ocean as Aunt Ester Tyler
- 2011: A Raisin in the Sun as Lena Younger
- 1997: Proposals as Clemma Diggins
- 1997: Macbeth as Lady Macbeth
- 1991: The Piano Lesson as Berniece
- 1987–1988: Joe Turner's Come and Gone as Bertha Holly (Tony Award-winning role)
- 1980–1981: Home as Pattie Mae Wells / Woman One (Broadway debut)
Awards and Recognition
L. Scott Caldwell has received several awards for her acting:
Awards
- 2011: Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for her role in A Raisin in the Sun
- 2005: Obie Award for her performance in Going to St. Ives
- 1998: Helen Hayes Award for Proposals
- 1988: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Nominations
- 2011: Ovation Award for A Raisin in the Sun
- 2007: Gemini Award (Canadian television) for Jozi-H
See also
In Spanish: L. Scott Caldwell para niños
