Claim to Fame: We all know Tempestt her role as Vanessa Huxtable in
'The Cosby Show.'
Info: Tempestt actually began her career in front of the camera at age
four, working in commercials. But unlike other child stars, she managed to avoid
the pitfalls of drugs and alcohol that many fall prey to. She credits her mom
with keeping her on the right path, by letting her know that her personal life
and her career were two separate things. Trivia: Graduated
from New York University with a degree in finance
Ranked #51 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
Had a talk show "The Tempestt Bledsoe Show"
Where
is She Now:
Since Cosby, Tempestt has had a short-lived daytime talk show, 'The Tempestt
Bledsoe Show,' and was featured in the role of a single mother on the ABC show
'The Practice' and the Lifetime show 'Strong Medicine.'
Tempestt can also be seen on the third season of 'Celebrity Fit Club' on VH1.
Credits:
Fingers Walking (2006) .... Shaniqua Jackson
"Strong Medicine" (2005)
"Rock Me Baby" playing "Chloe" (2004)
BachelorMan (2003) .... Janey
"Pet Star" playing "Judge" (2003)
Fire & Ice (2001) (TV) .... Pam Moore
The Expendables (2000) (TV) .... Tanika
Santa and Pete (1999) (TV) .... Maria Dangola
"The Parkers" playing various roles (1999)
"The Practice" playing "Roberta Baylor" (1998)
"Jenny" playing "Kaylene" (1997)
"Homeboys in Outer Space" playing "Herself" (1996)
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" playing "Herself" (1995)
"A Different World" playing "Vanessa Huxtable" (1989)
Dream Date (1989) (TV) .... Danni Fairview
Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) (TV) .... Margaret
"Monsters" playing "Dottie" (1988)
"Square One TV" playing "Herself" (1987)
The Gift of Amazing Grace (1986) (TV) .... Grace
"The Cosby Show" (1984-1992) TV Series .... Vanessa Huxtable
Updated: 1/1/2006
Trivia: Graduated
from New York University with a degree in finance
