Vivica A. Fox filmography
Fox speaking at the 2017 Arizona Ultimate Women's Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona
Vivica Anjanetta Fox (born July 30, 1964)[ 1] is an American actress, producer, director and television host. She appeared in more than 250 feature films, made-for-television movies, and television series. She produced more than 40 feature and television films.
Fox began her career on Soul Train (1982–1983), and played roles on the daytime television soap operas Days of Our Lives (1988) and Generations (1989–1991)). In prime time she starred opposite Patti LaBelle in the NBC sitcom Out All Night (1992–1993). Fox's breakthrough came in 1996, with roles in two box-office hit films, Roland Emmerich 's Independence Day and F. Gary Gray 's Set It Off .
Fox has starred in the films Booty Call (1997), Soul Food (1997), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Kingdom Come (2001), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Boat Trip (2002). She played Vernita Green in Kill Bill and landed supporting roles in films such as Ella Enchanted (2004), Home Run (2013), Chocolate City (2015), Arkansas (2020) and Bobcat Moretti (2022).
She scored leading roles in the short-lived Fox sitcom Getting Personal (1998) and the CBS medical drama City of Angels (2000). From 2003 to 2006, she co-starred in and produced the Lifetime crime drama series, Missing , for which she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series . Fox starred in more than 25 The Wrong... movies for Lifetime and played Candace Mason in the Fox musical drama series, Empire . Fox's involvement in the entertainment industry goes beyond acting, as she has produced films and TV shows, some of which she didn't star in. And she made her directorial debut with the 2023 biographical crime film, First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story .
Filmography
Film
Television films
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1988
Days of Our Lives
Carmen Silva
Regular Cast
China Beach
Toffee Candette
Episode: "Lost and Found: Part 1 & 2"
1989
Who's the Boss?
Emily Franklin
Episode: "Living Dolls"
1989–91
Generations
Maya Reubens
Main Cast
1991
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Janet
Episode: "It Had to Be You"
Beverly Hills, 90210
Sherice Ashe
Episode: "Ashes to Ashes"
1992
Family Matters
Halawna
Episode: "Jailhouse Blues"
1993
Matlock
Celebrity Patient at Clinic
Episode: "The Obsession"
1992–93
Out All Night
Charisse Chamberlain
Main Cast
1994–95
The Young and the Restless
Stephanie Simmons
Regular Cast
1995
Martin
Patrice
Episode: "The Ex-Files"
The Watcher
Elizabeth
Episode: "Second Chances: Last Time Around/Jack Flash/Hit Man"
1996
Soul Train
Herself/Guest Host
Episode: "MC Hammer/Skillz"
Living Single
Tina
Episode: "Do You Take This Man's Wallet?"
Jungle Cubs
Lima (voice)
Episode: "Treasure of the Middle Jungle"
1997
Soul Train
Herself/Guest Host
Episode: "Zhane/Horace Brown/Jeru the Damaja"
Arsenio
Vicki Atwood
Main Cast
1998
MADtv
Herself
Episode: "Vivica A. Fox"
Getting Personal
Robyn Buckley
Main Cast
Essence Awards
Herself/Co-Host
Main Co-Host
1999
Mysteries and Scandals
Herself
Episode: "Frankie Lymon"
Cosby
Anita
Episode: "War Stories"
The Hughleys
Regina
Recurring cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 2
1999–04
Hollywood Squares
Herself/Panelist
Recurring Panelist
2000
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "Celebrity Millionaire 2, Show 1 & 3-4"
City of Angels
Dr. Lillian Price
Main Cast: Season 1
2001
The Proud Family
Margaret (voice)
Episode: "Seven Days of Kwanzaa"
2001–02
Intimate Portrait
Herself
2 episodes
2002
MADtv
Herself/Special Guest
Episode: "Episode #7.24"
My Wife and Kids
Kelly Kyle
Episode: "Sister Story"
2003
Jeopardy!
Herself/Celebrity Contestant
Episode: "2003 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 2"
America's Most Talented Kid
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
The Twilight Zone
Adelaide Tyler
Episode: "Memphis"
Tremors
Delores
Episode: "The Key"
Ozzy & Drix
Ellen Patella (voice)
Recurring role[ 36]
The Parkers
Claire
Episode: "Kimmie Has Two Moms"
2004
Punk'd
Herself
Episode: "Episode #3.2"
Hip Hop Honors
Herself/Co-Host
Main Co-Host
Alias
Toni Cummings
2 episodes
2004–06
1-800-Missing
FBI Agent Nicole Scott
Main cast: seasons 2-3
2005
Eve
Herself
Episode: "Kung Fu Divas"
Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge
Herself
Episode: "Episode #2.17"
The Starlet
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
Independent Lens
Herself
Episode: "Double Dare/Piki and Poko: Taking the Dare!"
Hi-Jinks
Herself
Episode: "Vivica Fox"
Loonatics Unleashed
Black Velvet (voice)
Episode: "The Cloak of Black Velvet"[ 36]
2006
Soul Train Music Awards
Herself/Co-Host
Main Co-Host
Icons
Herself
Episode: "Jamie Kennedy"
TV Land's Top Ten
Herself
Episode: "Top Ten Musical Moments"
Dancing with the Stars
Herself/Contestant
Contestant: Season 3
All of Us
Beverly Hunter
Episode: "Surprise, Surprise: Part 1 & 2"
2007
The Game
Herself
Episode: "When the Chickens Come Home to Roost: Part 1"
Real Life Divas
Herself
Episode: "Vivica A. Fox"
2007–09
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Loretta Black
Recurring cast: Seasons 6-7
2008
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Herself
Episode: "A New Perspective in New Orleans"
Battleground Earth
Herself
Episode: "You've Got Junk Mail"
The First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
Glam God with Vivica A. Fox
Herself/Host
Main Host
Little Britain USA
The First Lady
Episode: "Episode #1.2"
Law & Order
Kate Tenny
Episode: "Sweetie "
2008–21
Celebrity Family Feud
Herself/Contestant
Recurring guest
2009
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Herself
Episode: "Paradise City, Pt. 2"
The Cougar
Herself/Host
Main Host
Make My Day
Herself
Episode: "Fashionista"
Cake Boss
Herself
Episode: "Painters, Pool & Pink"
Da Kink in My Hair
Karen
Episode: "Oil's Well That Ends Well"
'Til Death
Sarah
Episode: "The Courtship of Eddie's Parents"
2010
Miss America
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
Running Russell Simmons
Herself
Episode: "You Only Live Once"
True Jackson, VP
True's Mom
Episode: "Pajama Party"
Drop Dead Diva
Maria Ellis
Episode: "The Long Road to Napa"
2010–13
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Angel Dynamite/Cassidy Williams (voice)
Recurring role[ 36]
2011
Miss Universe
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "Celebrity Week for Alzheimer's 2"
Melissa & Joey
Tasha
Episode: "Toledo's Next Top Model"
The Protector
Captain Lisa Novak
Episode: "Ghosts"
2011–12
Jerseylicious
Herself
2 episodes
2012
Unsung
Herself
Episode: "Vesta Williams"
Face Off
Herself/Guest Judge
Episode: "Dangerous Beauty"
Don't Sleep! Hosted by T. J. Holmes
Herself/Panelist
Episode: "Black Republicans"
Prank My Mom
Herself/Host
Main Host
Raising Hope
Sara Louise
Episode: "Hogging All the Glory"
Femme Fatales
Dean Vera Rutledge
Episode: "Extracurricular Activities"
2012–15
Mr. Box Office
Casandra Washington
Main cast
2013
Big Rich Texas
Herself/Host
Episode: "Reunion Special: Part 1 & 2"
L.A. Hair
Herself
Episode: "She Wet the Wig"
The Eric Andre Show
Herself
Episode: "Jodie Sweetin; Vivica A. Fox"
Belle's
Herself
Episode: "Birthday Party"
2014
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Herself
Episode: "Star Sighting"
2014–16
Unsung Hollywood
Herself
Recurring guest
2014–17
Celebrity Name Game
Herself/Celebrity Player
Recurring guest
2015
The Apprentice
Herself/Contestant
Contestant: Season 14
Sofia the First
Carol (voice)
Episode: "Carol of the Arrow"
2015–16
Mann & Wife
Michelle Mann
Recurring cast: Seasons 1-2
2015–20
Empire
Candace Mason
Recurring cast: Seasons 2–5, Main Cast: Season 6
2016
Kocktails with Khloé
Herself
Episode: "Eat, Drink, Pray"
RuPaul's Drag Race
Herself/Guest Judge
Episode: "Shady Politics "
Gay Skit Happens
Herself
Main Cast
Mr. Pickles
Poison (voice)
Recurring cast: Season 2
2017
Vivica's Black Magic
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
Hip Hop Squares
Herself/Panelist
2 episodes
Battle of the Network Stars
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "TV Lifeguards vs. Trouble Makers"
Worst Cooks in America
Herself/Contestant
Contestant: Season 11: Celebrity Edition 3
50 Central
Curtis' Ex-Girlfriend
Episode: "A New Superhero"
2017–21
Match Game
Herself/Celebrity Panelist
Recurring Panelist
2018
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Herself
Episode: "Nightmare on Peachtree Street"
Pyramid
Herself/Celebrity Player
Episode: "Ross Mathews vs. Vivica A. Fox and Kelly Osbourne vs. Matt McGorry "
2018–19
Face the Truth
Herself/Host
Main Host
Funny You Should Ask
Herself/Celebrity Panelist
Recurring Panelist
The Bay
Dr. Angela Foster
Recurring cast: Season 4, Guest: Season 5
2019
Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Herself/Host
Main Host
2019–21
To Tell the Truth
Herself/Celebrity Panelist
Recurring Panelist
2020
Stuck with You
Terry Parker
Episode: "It Was All A Dream"
Beat Bobby Flay
Herself/Celebrity Judge
Episode: "So Much Shade"
Celebrity Call Center
Herself
2 episodes
Love & Listings
Herself
Recurring cast: Season 2
I Love New York
Herself/Host
Episode: "Reunion"
2020-23
Cocktails with Queens
Herself/Co-Host
Main Co-Host
2021
25 Words or Less
Herself/Contestant
Recurring guest
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump
Herself
Episode: "An Evening in Provence: Lance Bass & Vivica A. Fox"
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "Vivica A. Fox, Michelle Trachtenberg , Jason Mraz "
For Real: The Story of Reality TV
Herself
Episode: "Make It Work"
The Masked Singer
Mother Nature
Contestant: Season 6
2021-22
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Robin Jones
Main Cast
2022
Black-ish
Herself
Episode: "My Work-Friend's Wedding"
The Wendy Williams Show
Herself/Co-Host
Recurring Co-Host: Season 14
The Wheel
Herself/Soap Opera Expert
Episode: "Boats, Soaps & Wrestling Ropes"
American Reality Television Awards
Herself/Host
Main Host [ 86]
2023
Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture
Herself
Recurring guest
Celebrity Game Face
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "Chloe and Halle Bury Kevin Under the Sea"
Miss USA 2023
Herself/Judge
Main Judge
See It Loud: The History of Black Television
Herself
Recurring guest
Pictionary
Herself
Recurring guest
2024
Name That Tune
Herself/Contestant
Episode: "It's Destiny!"
Music Videos
Video Games
Documentary
Year
Title
2005
Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens & Villains
2006
The Hard Corps: Call to Action
Pam Grier Super Foxy
Blaxploitation to Hip Hop
2007
Testimonies of Faith: Humble Journey's
Conversations 2
2009
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
11-04-08: The Day of Change
Secrets of Life
2012
Burning Hope: The Making of Hitman Absolution
2013
Whitney Houston Legend
2015
Boulevard Warriors
Director
References
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^ "Vivica A. Fox on Her First Movie Role Playing a Prostitute with Tom Cruise (Part 3)" – via www.youtube.com.
^ "Don't Be a Menace to South Central" . TVGuide.com .
^ "Independence Day | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . July 3, 1996.
^ "Set It Off | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 1, 2015.
^ "Booty Call | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . February 26, 1997.
^ "Batman & Robin | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . June 20, 1997.
^ "Soul Food | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . September 26, 1997.
^ "Why Do Fools Fall in Love | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 8, 1998.
^ "A Saintly Switch" – via movies.disney.com.
^ "Idle Hands | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 30, 1999.
^ "Teaching Mrs. Tingle | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 20, 1999.
^ Gowsell, Bill (April 10, 2022). "Touchstone and Beyond: A History of Disney's "Double Take" " .
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^ "Little Secrets – SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS" .
^ "Juwanna Mann | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . June 21, 2002.
^ "Boat Trip | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . March 21, 2003.
^ "Ride or Die | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 2, 2017.
^ "Kill Bill: Vol. 1 | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . October 10, 2003.
^ "Motives | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 16, 2012.
^ "Kill Bill: Vol. 2 | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 16, 2004.
^ "Ella Enchanted | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 9, 2004.
^ "Blast | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 22, 2016.
^ "Hair Show | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 10, 2005.
^ "The Salon | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . January 25, 2005.
^ "Getting Played | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . December 10, 2005.
^ "The Hard Corps | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . January 1, 2012.
^ "Citizen Duane | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 18, 2017.
^ "Kickin' It Old Skool | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 27, 2007.
^ "Motives 2: Retribution | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 25, 2011.
^ "Cover | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . February 22, 2008.
^ "Father of Lies | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . July 29, 2017.
^ "Three Can Play That Game | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . January 1, 2013.
^ "San Saba | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . October 9, 2020.
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^ "Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 10, 2016.
^ "Major Movie Star | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . January 1, 2012.
^ "The Slammin' Salmon | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . December 11, 2009.
^ "There's a Stranger in My House | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 24, 2019.
^ "Shark City | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . September 11, 2015.
^ "Junkyard Dog | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 15, 2012.
^ "Miss Nobody | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . September 27, 2013.
^ "Trapped: Haitian Nights Trailer – Vivica A. Fox" . MovieLakay.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-04 .
^ "Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . March 10, 2017.
^ "Black Limousine | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . October 19, 2010.
^ "Black November | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 8, 2012.
^ "Solid State | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . December 1, 2012.
^ "The Pastor and Mrs. Jones | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com .
^ "Doctor Bello | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 16, 2021.
^ "Home Run | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . April 19, 2013.
^ "Interview: Vivica Fox from" . The Movie Network . Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2019-01-28 .
^ "30 Days in Atlanta | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . September 15, 2017.
^ "Chocolate City | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 22, 2015.
^ "6 Ways to Sundown | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . July 31, 2015.
^ "Gibby | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 10, 2016.
^ "Independence Day: Resurgence | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . June 24, 2016.
^ "Fat Camp | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . July 4, 2017.
^ "Chocolate City Vegas Strip | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 13, 2017.
^ "Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 29, 2017.
^ "True to the Game | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . September 8, 2017.
^ "Jason's Letter | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . August 1, 2018.
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^ "The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News" . Blavity News & Entertainment .
^ "2nd Chance for Christmas | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . November 19, 2019.
^ Mill, Humor (March 19, 2020). "Sam Richardson, Brittany Snow, Vivica A. Fox, Star In New Comedy Film Titled 'Hooking Up' " . The Humor Mill .
^ Davids, Brian (May 11, 2020). "Vivica A. Fox on 'Arkansas' and Wanting Revenge in Potential 'Kill Bill 3' " .
^ "Rev | Rotten Tomatoes" . www.rottentomatoes.com . May 12, 2020.
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^ "Vivica A. Fox joins Holiday Hideaway" . Daily Local . 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2022-03-15 .
^ Inc, Vision Films. "Vision Films to Release Award Winning Whodunnit 'Twisted Vines' with Vivica A. Fox, Michael Paré" . www.prnewswire.com .
^ Cordero, Rosy (March 10, 2023). "BET+ Greenlights Biopic 'The First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story' " .
^ "Vivica A. Fox on Finally Playing A Mother Again in Peacock's 'Bosco' | WATCH" . EURweb . February 5, 2024.
^ "Watch Finding Faith Movie Online" . www.pureflix.com .
^ Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2022). "Kevin Daniels, Mickey Rourke, Vivica A. Fox, Lamorne Morris & More To Star In Comedy 'Not Another Church Movie' From Directors James Michael Cummings And Johnny Mack" .
^ Jackson, Angelique (April 24, 2024). "American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (EXCLUSIVE)" .
^ Nash, Anthony (December 10, 2024). "Dermot Mulroney Is a Death Row Inmate in Like Father Like Son" . ComingSoon . Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024 .
^ Grater, Tom (2020-05-04). "Tara Reid & Vivica A. Fox Team For Thriller 'Masha's Mushroom' " . Deadline . Retrieved 2022-03-15 .
^ Grobar, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis & Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Join Thriller 'Break The Cycle' " .
^ Panaligan, E. J. (2022-11-03). "Vivica A. Fox to Host 9th American Reality Television Awards (TV News Roundup)" . Variety . Retrieved 2023-03-01 .
^ Michetti, Nick (July 6, 2012). "The Saints Introduced For Hitman: Absolution & Vivica A. Fox Announced For The Game's Voice Cast" . Playstation Lifestyle .
^ Cordero, Rosy (March 10, 2023). "BET+ Greenlights Biopic 'The First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story' " .
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