Biography
Rochon began modeling and acting while still in college and appeared as one of the "girls" surrounding the dog Spuds MacKenzie in numerous Bud Light beer commercials. She made her TV acting debut in "A Bunny's Tale" (1985), played a recurring role on the sitcom "Better Days" (CBS, 1986), appeared on the NBC daytime soap "Generations" and made numerous guest appearances on shows like "227", "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" and "The Cosby Show" in …
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Career Milestones
2004 | Appeared in the romantic comedy "First Daughter" starring Katie Holmes | |
2001 | Cast in the Lifetime series "The Division"; billed as Lela Rochon Fuqua; left show after first season | |
1999 | Cast as the girlfiend of Willie Beamen (Jamie Foxx) in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday" | |
1998 | Starred in the ABC TV-movie "The Ruby Bridges Story"; played title character's mother | |
1995 | Breakthrough screen role, Robin in "Waiting to Exhale" | |
| Played Lisa on the sitcom "The Wayans Brothers" (The WB) | ||
1992 | Co-starred with Murphy in "Boomerang", as the girl with the ugly feet | |
1989 | First collaboration with Eddie Murphy, "Harlem Nights" | |
| Played a recurring role on the NBC soap "Generations" | ||
1985 | TV acting debut, small role in "A Bunny's Tale" | |
1985 | Feature acting debut opposite Fred Williamson in "Foxtrap" | |
1984 | While still in college, appeared in over 20 Spuds MacKenzie Bud Light TV commercials (dates approximate) | |
Awards
1996 | MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in Waiting to Exhale |