History of LaTanya Richardson Jackson in Timeline
LaTanya Richardson Jackson is an American actress with a career spanning off-Broadway productions, television, and film. Early in her career, she was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, from 1989 to 2013.
October 21, 1949: Birth of LaTanya Richardson
On October 21, 1949, LaTanya Richardson Jackson was born. She is an American actress.
1970: Meeting Samuel L. Jackson
In 1970, while attending Spelman College, LaTanya Richardson met Samuel L. Jackson, who was a student at Morehouse College.
1980: Marriage to Samuel L. Jackson
In 1980, LaTanya Richardson married Samuel L. Jackson.
1982: Birth of Daughter
In 1982, LaTanya Richardson and Samuel L. Jackson had their daughter.
1989: Television Credit Under Birth Name
From 1989, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in television.
1989: Performance Credit
In 1989, LaTanya Richardson began receiving credit for her performances under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson.
1991: Film Credit Under Birth Name
From 1991, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in film.
1991: Appearance in Fried Green Tomatoes
In 1991, Richardson appeared in the film Fried Green Tomatoes.
1992: Appearance in Juice with Samuel L. Jackson
In 1992, Richardson appeared in Juice with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
1993: Appearance in Sleepless in Seattle
In 1993, Richardson appeared in the film Sleepless in Seattle.
1994: Appearance in When a Man Loves a Woman
In 1994, Richardson appeared in the film When a Man Loves a Woman.
1995: Appearance in Losing Isaiah with Samuel L. Jackson
In 1995, Richardson appeared in Losing Isaiah with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
1995: Appearance in Losing Isaiah
In 1995, Richardson appeared in the film Losing Isaiah.
1998: Appearance in U.S. Marshals
In 1998, Richardson appeared in the film U.S. Marshals.
2001: Appearance in 100 Centre Street
From 2001, Richardson appeared in 100 Centre Street.
2002: Appearance in 100 Centre Street
Until 2002, Richardson appeared in 100 Centre Street.
2003: Appearance in The Fighting Temptations
In 2003, Richardson appeared in the film The Fighting Temptations.
2006: Exception to Film Credit Name
In 2006, LaTanya Richardson was not credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in the film Freedomland. This was an exception.
2006: Appearance in Freedomland with Samuel L. Jackson
In 2006, Richardson appeared in Freedomland with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
2009: Appearance in Mother and Child with Samuel L. Jackson
In 2009, Richardson appeared in Mother and Child with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
2009: Broadway Debut
In 2009, Richardson made her Broadway debut in the revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone.
2009: End of Film Credit Under Birth Name
Until 2009, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in film.
2012: Exception to Television Credit Name
In 2012, LaTanya Richardson was not credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in an episode of Damages. This was an exception.
2013: End of Performance Credit
In 2013, LaTanya Richardson stopped receiving credit for her performances under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson.
2013: End of Television Credit Under Birth Name
Until 2013, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in television.
2014: Tony Award Nomination
In 2014, Richardson received a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun.
2015: Appearance in Show Me a Hero
In 2015, Richardson appeared in Show Me a Hero.
2016: Appearance in Luke Cage
From 2016, Richardson appeared in Luke Cage.
2017: Regular Appearance on Grey's Anatomy
From 2017, Richardson made regular appearances as Maggie Pierce’s adoptive mother, Diane, on Grey's Anatomy.
2018: Appearance in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway
In 2018, Richardson appeared in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway.
2018: Appearance in Luke Cage
Until 2018, Richardson appeared in Luke Cage.
September 2022: Directorial Debut
In September 2022, Richardson made her directorial debut directing the Broadway revival of August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
2023: Regular Appearance on Grey's Anatomy
Until 2023, Richardson made regular appearances as Maggie Pierce’s adoptive mother, Diane, on Grey's Anatomy.
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