Classy, graceful, & intelligent, Salli Elise Richardson was born November 23, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Salli's acting career was first nurtured in the theater and ever since, she has been on a non-stop journey to success. Her first feature performance was in 1991 as Denise in "Up Against the Wall." However, her breakthrough role was in 1993's, "How U Like Me Now," which received favorable reviews. Today, Salli is widely-known as the voice of Elisa in the cartoon series "Gargoyles." So, be sure to look out for Salli in a variety of upcoming roles because her presence & star quality will continue to shine beyond recognition.
Began her professional acting career in the theater at the Kuumba Workshop in Chicago. Dated Matthew McConaughey. [August 2000] Played tennis for the University of Chicago Laboratory High School. Her mother is African American/Native American (Cherokee) and her father is Caucasian (Irish/Italian). According to Richardson, she and Matthew McConaughey were only friends who became victims of the Hollywood rumor mill. She was then dating and is now married to actor Dondre Whitfield. Has a daughter, Parker Richardson Whitfield.