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Born on April 17, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, United States, Lela Rochon is a television actor, film actor and film producer. That puts Lela Rochon at 62 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Cerritos High School. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Lela Rochon's turn in Waiting to Exhale is what fixed her in my memory, but the fuller story interests me more. Coming up in 1990s Hollywood, she landed substantial roles in Harlem Nights, Boomerang, and Any Given Sunday during a period when meaningful parts for Black actresses were scarce. That she later moved into producing tells me she wanted control, not just visibility. She's not a fixture on awards reels, yet she helped define the look and warmth of an era of Black cinema. I find her presence the kind that lingers rather than shouts, and I like that about her.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lela Rochon
- Name (Japanese)
- レラ・ローション
- Reading
- れら・ろーしょん
- Born
- April 17, 1964 (age 62)
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film producer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Cerritos High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lela%20Rochon
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q450338
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lela Rochon born?
Lela Rochon was born on April 17, 1964 and is 62 years old.
Where is Lela Rochon from?
Lela Rochon is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Lela Rochon do?
Lela Rochon works as television actor, film actor, film producer, actor.
How tall is Lela Rochon?
Lela Rochon is 175 cm tall.
Which high school did Lela Rochon attend?
Lela Rochon attended Cerritos High School.
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