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Vivica Fox

  • Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Birthday: July 30, 1964

Unafraid of reinventing herself anew several times throughout her career, actress-producer Vivica A. Fox was seen in everything from low-brow theatrical comedies to award-winning procedural TV dramas, and continually racked up recognition from the Image Awards and Black Reel Awards for her performances. The former soap opera actress' breakout role was playing Will Smith's hardworking single mom girlfriend in the blockbuster "Independence Day" (1996), after which her subdued sexiness and authentic appeal were tapped for quality…more

Credits

Actor
Producer

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Starred as Jenny, the owner of a neighbourhood beauty salon in director Mark Brown's "The Salon"

  • 2006

    Competed on the third season of "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC)

  • 2004 to 2006

    Starring in the Lifetime drama series, "Missing" with Caterina Scorsone and Mark Consuelos; also served as co-producer

  • 2003 to 2004

    Starred as assassin Copperhead opposite Uma Thurman in Quentin Tarantino's film, which was released in two Volumes "Kill Bill Vol. 1" in 2003 and "Kill Bill Vol.2" in 2004

  • 2002

    Co-starred in "Juwanna Mann" with Miguel A. Nunez Jr.

Awards

  • 1998

    Black Film Award: Best Actress

  • 1997

    MTV Movie Award: Best Kiss

  • 1996

    Universe Reader's Choice Award: Best Supporting Actress In A Genre Motion Picture