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Vanessa Bell Armstrong

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Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Vanessa Bell Armstrong was born on 2 October 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Amen (1986), The Gospel of Christmas (2026) and The Women of Brewster Place (1989).
BornOctober 2, 1953
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BornOctober 2, 1953
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

    Known for

    Sherman Hemsley in Amen (1986)
    Amen
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Music Department
    The Gospel of Christmas (2026)
    The Gospel of Christmas
    • Actress
    • 2026
    Oprah Winfrey, Robin Givens, Lynn Whitfield, Jackée Harry, Paula Kelly, Lonette McKee, and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney in The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
    The Women of Brewster Place
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Gospel Singer
    Showtime at the Apollo (1987)
    Showtime at the Apollo
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Self

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Sherman Hemsley in Amen (1986)
      Amen
      6.9
      TV Series
      • singer: theme music
      • 1986–1991

    Actress

    • The Gospel of Christmas
      • Pre-production
      • 2026
    • Oprah Winfrey, Robin Givens, Lynn Whitfield, Jackée Harry, Paula Kelly, Lonette McKee, and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney in The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
      The Women of Brewster Place
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Gospel Singer
      • 1989

    Additional Crew

    • Sherman Hemsley in Amen (1986)
      Amen
      6.9
      TV Series
      • singer: title song
      • 1986

    Personal details

    • Born
      • October 2, 1953
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA

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