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Lisa Arrindell
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Arrindell at Evidence Dance Company's Winter Gala at the Hudson Theater in 2008
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| Born | March 24, 1969 |
| Education | The Juilliard School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Basil Anderson
(m. 1993; div. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
Lisa Arrindell (born March 24, 1969), also known as Lisa Arrindell Anderson, is an American actress. She started her acting career in the early 1990s. Lisa is well-known for her roles in movies like Madea's Family Reunion (2006) where she played Vanessa Breaux-Henderson. She also appeared as Heather Comstock in the TV series In the House (1995) and Toynelle Davis in Livin' Large (1991).
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About Lisa Arrindell's Early Life and Education
Lisa Arrindell was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 24, 1969. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
Her School Days
Lisa went to the High School of Performing Arts. This school is now called Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. After high school, she studied at The Juilliard School in New York City. She earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.
Lisa Arrindell's Acting Career
Lisa Arrindell began her film career in 1991. Her first movie was Walt Disney's One Good Cop, where she acted alongside Michael Keaton. In the same year, she played the main character in the comedy movie Livin' Large.
Key Roles in Movies
Lisa appeared in several other movies during the 1990s. These included Trial by Jury (1994) and Spike Lee's Clockers (1995). In 2006, she was in three films: Big Momma's House 2, The Second Chance, and Madea's Family Reunion. Later, in 2010, she acted in The Wronged Man with Julia Ormond. She also appeared in The Sin Seer (2015) and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) with Oprah Winfrey.
Her Work in Television
Lisa Arrindell was a regular cast member on the NBC sitcom In the House in 1995. She also starred in TV movies like A Lesson Before Dying (1999) and Disappearing Acts (2000).
She has made guest appearances on many popular TV shows. These include The Cosby Show, The Practice, The Steve Harvey Show, Drop Dead Diva, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2017, she had a recurring role in the TV show Saints & Sinners. More recently, in 2022, she appeared in Fox's Our Kind of People. She also opened the return of Law & Order in 2022, playing Veronica King.
Stage Performances
Besides movies and TV, Lisa Arrindell has performed on stage. She was in the Broadway show Cat On a Hot Tin Roof. She has also acted in plays like Jubilee, Reparations, and Richard III.
Lisa Arrindell's Personal Life
Lisa Arrindell married Basil Anderson in 1993. They had two children together. The couple divorced in 2015. After her divorce, she started using her maiden name, Arrindell, again. Lisa currently lives in New York City.
Awards and Recognition
Lisa Arrindell has been recognized for her acting talent.
- In 2000 and 2001, she was nominated for a Black Reel Award for her roles in A Lesson Before Dying and Disappearing Acts.
- In 2015, she won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Actress at the American Black Film Festival for her work in "The Sin Seer".
