Sheila Johnson is known for Coming to America (1988), Shakedown (1988) and Space Rangers (1993). Learn more about the full cast of Coming to America with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. The cast also includes: Vondie Curtis-Hall as a basketball game vendor; Garcelle Beauvais as a royal rose bearer; Victoria Dillard as a royal personal bather; as well as the film debuts of Ruben Hudson as a street hustler and Cuba Gooding Jr. as a boy getting a haircut. James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer) The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared in Coming to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer. Sheila Johnson is an American actress, who is popularly known for Coming to America (1988), Shakedown (1988) and Space Rangers (1993). Refusing to wed the bride his parents had pre-selected for him, Prince Akeem traveled to Queens, New York with his best friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to find the woman who could love him with or without a crown. After Cleo's bond with Akeem is ruined by the unexpected arrival of the Zamundan entourage, Lisa later becomes angry and confused that Akeem lied to her about his identity. Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also stars in the lead role. He's since gone on to star in endless movies and theatrical works, and just turned 91 this year. When we came into the palace, we saw the opulent dresses, the tuxedos, the way the men stood with their envelope caps and sashes . A wealthy African prince travels to New York City, posing as an average guy in order to seek out a worthy American woman to become his wife. Thirty-two years later, its sequel, "Coming 2 America," is on Amazon Prime Video today. [14], In 2007 Johnson was honored as one of the Library of Virginia's "Virginia Women in History" for her career and her contributions to society. I've seen Arsenio two, three times a week for the last 40 years," Murphy told PEOPLE of his costar, who plays his best friend in the films. Blond . In the original 1988 film, the romantic comedy ends with Prince Akeem returning home to wed the person chosen by his parents. . 47 Coming to America: Jun 29, 1988 Lady-In-Waiting: 7.8: Essential Links. Trailer) 1:44. Allison Dean as Patrice McDowell, Cleo's younger daughter and Lisa's sister. I showed [Eddie] a picture of a jumpsuit Elvis wore late in his life, and we patterned the Randy Watson jumpsuit after it. The pilot went unsold, but was televised on July 4, 1989, as part of the CBS Summer Playhouse pilot anthology series. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, a company she founded in 2005. As previously indicated, Coming to America features Murphy and Hall in several different roles, of different races and genders. {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. After opening for iconic acts like Tina Turner and Wayne Newton, he went on to become the first African-American man to produce and host his own late-night show. "We have got to send a message about. [12] In May 2017, Johnson's net worth was placed at $750 million. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. I wanted [Zamunda] to be a place you'd want to go and visit and shop and explore, because the people were so vibrant and interesting. PS: Were there any hidden Easter eggs in the costumes? When Samuel L. Jackson was first cast in Coming to America, he was just getting his footing in the film world, making a brief cameo as the hilarious Hold-Up Man who attempted to rob the McDowells restaurant. . It was reported that Leslie Jones and American rapper Rick Ross were joining the cast in undisclosed roles. But Anderson had the last laugh in 2017, when he won his first Emmy for his role onBaskets. Shari Headley had briefly appeared in two TV series (The Cosby ShowandMiami Vice) before landing the lead role of Lisa McDowell opposite Eddie Murphy inComing to America. Gooding went on to wow audiences and critics alike with his Oscar-winning turn in Jerry Maguire, and has since appeared in several high-profile films (as well asNorbit, also with Eddie Murphy), and earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of O.J. Randy Watson, a soul singer with the fictional band Sexual Chocolate. Following the ceremony, they ride happily in a carriage to the cheers of Zamundans. Prior to Coming to America, a young Shari Headley was a successful model, appearing in top magazines such as Glamour and Mademoiselle, but had been cast in just a couple sitcoms, including one episode of NBCs hit The Cosby Show. As viewers, we're immediately transported to the grandiose and opulent. 1 day ago. 11 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat Coming to America (1988) Cast: Then and Now 2019#WatchAG #Then\u0026Now #Coming2America #1988 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS Never miss a daily video.Subscribe www.youtube.com/channel/UCLH25uR6pLSDtDTnGYScVmA?sub_confirmation=1Credits_______________________________________________________________________________________________Paramount Pictures (presents) Eddie Murphy Productions Distributors Paramount Pictures (1988) (USA) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (UK) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (France) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical) CIC Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS) Paramount Home Video (1989) (USA) (VHS) Paramount Home Video (1989) (USA) (video) (laserdisc) CBS (1991) (USA) (TV) Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD) Paramount Home Video (2002) (USA) (DVD) Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD) Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS) Paramount Home Video (2007) (USA) (DVD) (HD-DVD) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Spain) (theatrical) United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Finland) (theatrical) Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS) BBC One (1991) (UK) (TV) CIC Vdeo (Brazil) (VHS) CIC-Taft Home Video (Australia) (VHS) Dave (2016) (UK) (TV) Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS) Finnkino (2004) (Finland) (DVD) MTV3 (1993) (Finland) (TV) Nelonen (1993) (Finland) (TV) Paramount Home Entertainment Finland (2007) (Finland) (DVD) (2-disc Special Collectors edition) Paramount Home Entertainment Finland (2013) (Finland) (Blu-ray) Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Brazil) (DVD) Yleisradio (YLE) (1997) (Finland) (TV) Special Effects Grant McCune Design (special visual effects) (uncredited) Other Companies ATCO Records (soundtrack published by) Cinema Research (opticals) McDonald's Corporation (the filmmakers wish to thank) New York City Police Department, Movie and Television Unit (the filmmakers wish to thank) (as New York City Police Department, Motion Picture and Television Unit) Panavision (lenses and camera by) R. 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Akeem's attempts to win Lisa's love are complicated by Lisa's lazy and obnoxious boyfriend, Darryl Jenks, whose father owns Soul Glo (a Jheri curllike hairstyling aid). Johnson's first film, Kicking It, premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. Paramount cancelled press screenings of the film after initial negative reactions to a press screening in New York City. They sold the company to Viacom in 1999. Dior De Beauville. 17 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat [25] Coming To America was released on 4K Blu-Ray on December 1, 2020.[26]. Details File Size: 7195KB Duration: 2.700 sec Dimensions: 498x498 Created: 10/16/2021, 2:11:47 AM "It was really a great experience that stuck with me and I still am very friendly with Eddie. Throughout the years, the multitalented actor, comedian, writer, and singer has always been able to successfully reinvent himself and showcase versatility with each new releasefrom his classic late 80s-early 90s work that ranges from his standup days in Eddie Murphy Raw and Boomerang to his more recent work in childrens films like Dr. Dolittle and Shrek. Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy reprise their roles as Mortimer and Randolph Duke respectively from Landis's Murphy-starring comedy film Trading Places (1983). Teyana is no stranger to the screen and has landed a number of roles across her acting career, including in such films as The Trap, The After Party, Honey: Rise Up and Dance, The Love Section and Brotherly Love. Eddie Murphy plays Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, who travels to the United States in the hopes of finding a woman he can marry and love for who she is, not for her status or for having been trained to please him. A promotional song for the film, also titled "Coming to America", was written and performed by The System. Several contemporary articles stated that the worldwide gross for the movie was $350 million. Anderson died in 2022 at the age of 68. The actor earned an Oscar nomination for his iconic work in Pulp Fiction (1994) and has gone on to play Nick Fury in multiple MCU films. [35], On January 11, 2019, it was announced that the sequel will be moving forward with Murphy reprising his role and Craig Brewer as director (having previously worked with Murphy on the Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name). In the years since, Hall has flirted with the spotlight as an actor, but has also seen success portraying various incarnations of himself including in the Netflix movieSandy Wexler, about a Hollywood agent in the '90s and all his clients. The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared inComing to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer. "To see all those people again is rare in this industry.". I even found some dresses from that ballroom scene in a rental house. Johnson's parents were both talented pianists, and Sheila Crump followed in her parents' footsteps by also becoming a talented musician. We had public affairs programming. Extremely Ugly Girl, an unattractive female clubgoer. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Talia Smith is an investigative journalist who has a deep passion for documenting and investigating political, social, and human rights violations that affect overlooked and underrepresented people across the globe. Amos has continued acting regularly, most notably appearing inThe West Wingand Madea's Witness Protection. The two men had previously worked together on the comedy hit Trading Places. Black Girls. Cuba Gooding Jr.'s role in Coming to America, credited as "Boy Getting Haircut," was one of the Oscar winner's first: He provided the pivotal foil against which comedians Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall both in wacky disguises soared. Sheila Johnson is known for Coming to America (1988), Shakedown (1988) and Space Rangers (1993). Boris Johnson is on rebellion watch this afternoon as Tory hardliners look to the former prime minister to lead opposition to Rishi Sunak 's Brexit deal. I went through and picked out the things that I needed to move into the new movie. Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, Paul Bates and James Earl Jones were expected to return for the sequel as well. Now he's got a hit picture on his resum, a movie that made over $200 million, as opposed to him coming off a couple of fucked-up movies which is where I'd rather see him be right now. We duplicated all of [Murphy's] "I Love NY" buttons and [his] cap in the same way. Louie Anderson's career was just taking off when he appeared inComing to Americaas a blas fast-food employee, and some may have written him off after both his mid-'90s series,Life with LouieandThe Louie Show,were canceled. 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And whatever happen to her then-boyfriend Darryl Jenks (Eriq La Salle), whom she dumped because she was falling in love with her "little goat herder?". During the rally, Akeem encounters Lisa McDowell, who possesses all the qualities he is looking for in a woman. From Arsenio Hall to James Earl Jones, original cast members have returned to reprise their roles alongside a wealth of exciting newcomers, with the appearance of a popular singer-songwriter exciting audiences. 13 hours ago, by Njera Perkins As the protective father to Lisa inComing to America, veteran actor John Amos had already enjoyed an illustrious career as a television actor, appearing throughout the '70s in shows likeMaude,Roots,Good Times,andThe Mary Tyler Moore Show. "Coming To America," released in 1988, introduced a generation to the idealistic Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy), who hailed from the mythical African nation of Zamunda, in search of a bride he was actually in love with. La Salle has continued to work regularly, mainly on the small screen as Peter Benton for eight years on ER, and also appearing in popular series such asUnder the Dome. South African chorus Ladysmith Black Mambazo sings Mbube during the opening sequence (the song also known as The Lion Sleeps Tonight). Paramount Pictures provided a list of three white performers, and Murphy and Hall chose Louie Anderson because they knew him and liked him.[7]. For other uses, see, Thane Rosenbaum wrote, "In 1995, the syndicated columnist, "Gross Profit: Fatal Subtraction: The inside story of Buchwald v. Paramount", "Murphy movie made millions, but stayed in red", "Reminder: A terrible 'Coming to America' TV pilot happened in 1989", "Is it Just Me, or Does Every Woman in New York Have a Severe Emotional Problem? Looks like he could be to blame for the sequel's plot. Simpson onThe People v. O.J. After the movies release, she went on to dominate daytime TV, joining the casts of All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Oprah Winfreys prime-time soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots. But it turns out their fairy tale ending came with a plot twist: The sequel to the comedy classic, aptly titled "Coming 2 America," reveals that the prince has a son he was unaware of from his youthful exploits living in the United States. Performance & security by Cloudflare. In early October 2009, Johnson mocked the stutter of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at a rally for McDonnell's campaign. [6] She serves as Chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and funded the opening of the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, combining classrooms, public program spaces and galleries. RC: We made her some cool Shiraki military costumes, but for the big prince number, we created that costume from scratch. And I hired him to direct the movie! "It was the very first comedy with an [almost] all-Black cast that was successful around the world," he told. Co-Producer 2 Credits. 1 day ago, by Njera Perkins Photos were taken from google image search. I was gonna direct Coming to America myself, but I knew that Landis had just done three fucked-up pictures in a row and that his career was hanging by a thread after the Twilight Zone trial. After playing Imani Izzi in Coming to America, Vanessa Calloway went on to star in hit shows and movies such as Whats Love Got to Do with It opposite costar Angela Bassett and Crimson Tide as the wife of Denzel Washingtons character. Known for his eponymous late-night talk show, Hall has appeared in everything from Martial Law to The Mayor. African Queen. The cult-favorite film, which broke box office records when it premiered in 1988, is a study in visual splendor when it comes to the wardrobe, from Prince Akeem's draped furs to Lisa's pink royal wedding dress, not to mention hilarious as hell who could forget Murphy's goofy, Scottish-inspired McDowell's uniform, complete with a red tartan vest and matching tam-o'-shanter hat? By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Landis's calling card/easter egg, "See You Next Wednesday", appears on a science-fiction movie poster in the subway station after Lisa storms off the train. When he gets to the altar, he realizes, along with audience, that his parents actually chose Lisa with whom he fell in love with back in Queens. Now a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and former host of The Real, Beauvais' one-liner role had her dishing out rose petals for Murphy to walk on in the 1988 original. She also reprised her role as Lisa in Coming 2 America. 48 Sheila Johnson Model Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 48 Sheila Johnson Model Premium High Res Photos Browse 48 sheila johnson model stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Paul Bates provided some of the best laughs inComing to Americaas Oha, Prince Akeem's stiff-upper-lipped manservant and bodyguard. "All Dressed Up (Ready to Hit the Town)" , "I Like It Like That" Michael Rodgers (4:01), This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 22:06. Wakanda is a world that was built prior to colonization, so I wanted to present a tribal view. The same year that she played the Lady-in-Waiting in the original Coming to America film, she went on to star in Shakedown and Bright Lights, Big City. He appears to be in bed when talking to Prince Akeem, demanding that he find his long-lost son in New York City since the crown can only be passed down to a son. After his role as Oha, Prince Akeems royal servant who has the voice of an angel, he continued his winning streak, working alongside Denzel Washington in The Preachers Wife and Eminem in 8 Mile. Known for movies Coming to America (1988) as Lady-in-Waiting Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Runway Model Shakedown (1988) as Carr's Lady Criminal Passion (1994) [6] A segment of the Trading Places score can be heard during their scene. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks about redefining Zamundan style for 'Coming 2 America.' Sasha Newsuan Smith. Coming 2 America, the highly anticipated follow-up to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic, opens just like the original. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Thankfully, recessions and the pandemic didn't affect Clarence's barbershop, which is still full of customers. Coming to America Released: 1988 Director: John Landis IMDb Rating: 6.9. A Splash of Excess in a Tasteful Fashion Week, Hayley Williams Is Our March 2023 Music Director, Why We're All Obsessed With '90s Beauty (Again), Christina Sharpe Wrote Our Cultural Landscape. [1] Johnson is team president, managing partner, and governor of the WNBA 's Washington Mystics, a position she earned before the 2005 season. Vanessa Bell in Coming to America (1988) dir. Since, Headley has worked regularly in daytime television, including featured roles on Guiding Light, The Bold and the Beautiful,and All My Children. And so I think that we're really friends in real life and that we're really around each other in real life that comes across on screen.". 13 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas Beginning their search for Akeem's bride, they end up being invited by some locals to a rally raising money for the neighborhood. Coming to America (1988) Cast: Then and Now 2019#WatchAG #Then&Now #Coming2America #1988 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS Never miss a daily video.Subscribe. When Akeem discovers that his parents have arrived in New York, he and Lisa go to the McDowell residence to lie low where Cleo welcomes them. [15], Johnson is a Democrat, although in 2009 she endorsed Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. Prior to joining the cast of the original Coming to America, Sheila Johnson was an accomplished fashion runway and print model for top publications and advertisements; she also had a sitcom career, starring as an extra in Sister, Sister and hit shows like Space Ranger and Criminal Passion. Essentially, General Izzi wishes for Akeems heir Prince Lavelle Junson, played by Jermaine Fowler to marry Bopoto to unite the households for financial gain. At the wedding procession, a still-heartbroken Akeem becomes surprised when his veiled bride is Lisa herself. I wanted to bring a lot of gold and opulence into the story, so I gave it permission to be very blingy and showy. He becomes ecstatic when he discovers that Akeem is actually an extremely wealthy prince, after meeting his parents. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Known for Coming to America 7.1 Lady-in-Waiting 1988 Shakedown 6.0 Carr's Lady 1988 Space Rangers 6.6 TV Series April 1993 1 ep Criminal Passion 4.6 Model 1994 Credits Edit Actress6 Self1 [24], Coming to America was released on DVD on June 3, 2008. Sheila Crump Johnson (born January 25, 1949) is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, and the first billionaire African-American woman. 116.202.197.189 15 hours ago, by Chandler Plante PS: What were some of your other inspirations for creating the wardrobe? Shakedown [1] [3] [4] Reception Coming To America received positive reviews upon release. Coming To America Movie. In 1987, Paramount began working on Coming to America based on a story by Eddie Murphy. Now after an expansive 50-year career, he is back in his beloved McDowells restaurant playing Prince Akeems guiding voice and father-in-law. [32] A Hong Kong film, The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon, also has the same plot. 'Last of Us' Star Pedro Pascal Posts Upsetting IG, Everything to Know About the 95th Academy Awards, Storm Reid Knows How to Create Heartbreaking TV, Believe It: 'Ted Lasso' Returns This March, Ashley Park Joins 'Only Murders in the Building', Carrie & Aidan Go on a Beach Date in New Set Pics, Sam Smith Is Joining 'And Just Like That' S2, Elizabeth Banks on Cocaine Bear's Brilliant Chaos, The Original Coming to America Cast Produced Some of Hollywoods Biggest Stars. "[13] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 47 out of 100, based on 16 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Click to reveal The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. A young Eddie Murphy is fresh off his starring roles in box-office hits like Beverly Hills Cop, a young Arsenio Hall is gearing up to make his talk show debut as host of The Arsenio Hall Show, and newcomer Shari Headley had just wrapped her first big-screen leading role as Lisa McDowell. Stills from "Coming 2 America" appear to indicate that Lisa has made herself quite at home in Zamunda and in the crown. 22K views 7 years ago #comingtoamerica #comingtoamerica2 Sheila Johnson is an actress, known for Coming to America (1988), Shakedown (1988) and Space Rangers (1993). Coming to America Cast - Then & NowI declare that all slideshow belongs to me. Johnson's first film, Kicking It, premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. Since the films arrival, a number of Teyana Taylors fans have flocked to Twitter to react to her performance. Prince Akeem and Semmi received a harsh New York welcome when their luggage was stolen upon their arrival in Queens. 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The actress, who made her screen debut at only 8 years old onDays of Our Lives, has a wealth of credits (more than 100) that almost rival Samuel L. Jackson's. [16], In April 2010, Johnson condemned Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell for his proclamation honoring Confederate History Month because it omitted any reference to slavery. Bates's rsum of credits since is an eclectic roundup of notable turns, from appearances in films like True RomanceandShowgirlsto TV gigs onEllen, NYPD Blue,The Grinder, Lethal Weapon,andSon of Zorn. [17] Siskel & Ebert had mixed opinions on the film. Fast-forward 33 years, and all three actors, plus the rest of the films ensemble, paved the way to becoming iconic Hollywood figures. Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge raised over $8 million in 2007. The 2021 sequel is here and fans have reacted to the singers role on Twitter. Coming to America (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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