Vickilyn Reynolds facts for kids

Vickilyn Reynolds is an American actress and singer. She was born on June 2, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career.

Early Life and Family

Vickilyn Reynolds was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to a performing arts school there, where she learned about acting and singing.

Family's Influence

Vickilyn grew up with her brothers, Ron Richardson and W. Franklyn Richardson. She and Ron loved watching musicals and movies. Ron encouraged her to become an artist instead of a nurse. Later, Ron became a successful actor himself. He even won a Tony Award in 1985 for his role in the musical Big River. Their older brother, W. Franklyn Richardson, became a church pastor.

Their father worked in the meat industry. Their mother ran a beauty salon from their home for thirty years.

Acting Career

Vickilyn Reynolds started her acting journey on television in 1987. Her first TV appearance was on the show Kate & Allie.

Early Film and TV Roles

In 1988, Vickilyn appeared in two movies: Crossing Delancey and I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. She also played Joann, Smokey's mother, in the popular 1995 film Friday.

In 1990, she got a role in a new CBS TV series called Sugar and Spice. In this show, she played one of two sisters who lived together and raised two orphaned teenagers.

Stage and Later Roles

Vickilyn also performed on stage. In 1998, she was in a play called Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk. She also joined the Broadway show Smoky Joe's Cafe. In 1999, she performed her own solo show in Hollywood.

In 2000, Vickilyn appeared in the play The Old Settler. A few years later, in 2003, she was in a television commercial for the Saturn Corporation. She also appeared on the TV show American Dreams and played a talk show host in the 2005 film When Do We Eat?. Another TV show she was on was 227.

Writing and Starring in a Musical

Vickilyn Reynolds also writes! She wrote the music and words for a musical called Hattie McDaniel: What I Need You to Know. She also starred in this musical, playing the role of Hattie McDaniel. Hattie McDaniel was a very important actress because she was the first African-American person to win an Oscar. This musical was performed in many theaters across the United States between 2008 and 2018.

Film and Television Appearances

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Vickilyn Reynolds has been in:

• 2005 When Do We Eat? as Talk Show Host
• 2004 American Dreams (TV series)
• 2003 Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (V) as Doria
• 2002 Felicity (TV series) as Nurse Jones
• 2001 That's My Bush! (TV series) as Miss Clea #3
• 2001 The Parkers (TV series) as Stephanie
• 2001 Flossin as Bobbie
• 1998 Primary Colors as Amalee
• 1995 The John Larroquette Show (TV series) as Woman
• 1995 Vampire in Brooklyn as Mrs. Brown
• 1995 Friday as Joann
• 1994 Murder Between Friends (Television movie)
• 1993 Thea (TV series)
• 1993 Addams Family Values as Forceps Nurse
• 1992 South Central as Mrs. Manchester, Willie's Wife
• 1992 Coopersmith (Television movie)
• 1991 Great Performances (TV series) as LaWanda
• 1990 Almost an Angel as Nancy, Bank Customer #1
• 1990 Polly: Comin' Home! (Television movie)
• 1990 Sugar and Spice (TV series) as Vickilyn Fontaine
• 1989 The War of the Roses as Nancy, Oliver's Secretary
• 1989 Polly (Television movie) as Mrs. Tarbell
• 1989 Dad as CCU Nurse
• 1989 The Fabulous Baker Boys as Bad Singer
• 1989 227 (TV series) as Ranger Granger
• 1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Sadie
• 1988 Crossing Delancey as Woman In Sauna
• 1987 Kate & Allie (TV series) as Gift Wrap Clerk