Penny Johnson Jerald

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Characters played by Penny Johnson Jerald

Victoria Gates — Castle (2009)

A police captain whose personal backstory is explored across multiple episodes focusing on the supporting cast.

Sarafina — The Lion King (2019)

Lioness hunter and Nala's mother within the pride.

Lorraine Taylor — What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

Lorraine Taylor is Ike's former girlfriend. After learning that Ike and Tina have moved to Los Angeles, she unexpectedly visits their new home and leaves her two sons there. Her arrival increases the household's pressure and further complicates Tina's already difficult relationship with Ike.

Laurie — Parker's Anchor (2017)

Laurie introduces her new boyfriend, Clinton, to her family, bringing a change that the family must adjust to. The plot places her in the family’s ongoing life and shows her relationship with Clinton through his visit, though it gives no further details about her role or their relationship.

Sue — The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (1985)

Part of the biker team. Returns to the camp and is ambushed by the Reaper, who throws her through a window and slits her throat with a machete. She perishes during the mutant's systematic massacre of the group.

Condoleezza Rice — DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003)

The National Security Advisor and a senior member of the administration's emergency leadership. She is present in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center with Dick Cheney when an unresponsive aircraft approaches Camp David, participating in the crisis discussion surrounding contact attempts and the possible use of military force.

Paula — Kaleidoscope (1990)

Hilary Walker's assistant who assists detective John Chapman in uncovering the false details Hilary provided about her upbringing.

Gail Huddle — Empty Cradle (1993)

Gail is the attorney Jane hires to sue the hospital after becoming convinced that her baby was not stillborn. She evaluates Jane's claim but finds the case effectively hopeless because the medical records have disappeared, a loss caused by Rita's cover-up.

Career Overview

Penny Johnson Jerald has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lion King with 1 titles. Signature works include The Orville, The Lion King, The Color of Friendship. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
52
Birth Date
1961-03-14
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q239328), public domain (CC0).