The best Sheryl Lee Ralph movies and shows (where to stream)

Seeing Sheryl Lee Ralph is finally receiving her much-deserved roses is pleasing to our hearts for many reasons. Not only is Ralph a decorated actress with tons of talent to go around but she is also an inspirational individual behind the camera, worthy of everything good that comes her way.

There’s not a doubt in our minds that Ralph will go on to motivate generations after her to be as graceful as she is, nor is there a doubt in our mind that many will want to become an actress as skilled as she is. But the best way to take notes on her grace and talents is to, of course, watch her very best performances.

Here are the best movies and shows starring Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as where you can stream every single second.

Sheryl Lee Ralph movies

A Piece of the Action was Sheryl Lee Ralph’s film debut. In the 1977 film, she starred as Barbara Hanley, alongside other Hollywood greats, including (but not limited to) Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, and Tracy Reed.

You can watch A Piece of the Action on YouTube Movies or Amazon Prime Video to see Ralph’s very first performance. However, after you’ve finished with this film, here are some other movies you absolutely need to check out.

• The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Lola Quinn -Pluto TV | Tubi
• To Sleep with Anger (1990) as Linda – Tubi | Crackle | Amazon Prime Video
• Mistress (1992) as Beverly Dumont – Google Play | Apple TV+
• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) as Florence Watson – Disney+ | Amazon Prime Video | Vudu
• The Flinstones (1994) as Mrs. Pyrite – Starz | Google Play | YouTube Movies
• Deterrence (1999) as Gayle Redford – Amazon Prime Video | YouTube Movies | Apple TV+
• Christmas in Compton (2012) as Abuta – Tubi | Vudu | Apple TV+
• Just Getting Started (2017) as Roberta – Amazon Prime Video | Hulu | Pluto TV
• The Comeback Trail (2020) as Bess Jones – Amazon Prime Video

Sheryl Lee Ralph shows

The newer generation has come to love Sheryl Lee Ralph for her hilarious portrayal of Babara Howard in the smash-hit comedy series, Abbott Elementary, streaming today on Hulu, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video.

See the official trailer for Abbott Elementary‘s critically acclaimed first season below.

In this ABC original, Ralph shows off her more comedic side, and we can’t wait to laugh our heads off in later seasons of the show. Until then, however, let’s take a look at some more amazing shows featuring Ralph.

• It’s a Living (1986) as Ginger St. James – Tubi
• Designing Women (1986) as Etienne Touissant Bouvier – PlutoTV | Hulu | Amazon Prime Video
• Moesha (1996) as Dee Mitchell – Paramount+ | Netflix | Tubi
• Barbershop (2005) as Claire – PlutoTV | fuboTV | Plex
• Instant Mom (2013) as Maggie Turner – Amazon Prime Video
• Fam (2019) as Rose – Apple TV+ | Google Play | Amazon Prime Video
• Ray Donovan (2013) as Claudette – YouTube TV | PlutoTV | Paramount+
• Motherland: Fort Salem (2020) as President Kelly Wade – YouTube TV | Amazon Prime Video | Sling TV

Wonder what Sheryl Lee Ralph will star in next? So do we! While you wait to learn what this American actress will star in next, head over to any of these sites to watch all of her very best titles!