Lark Voorhies is an American actress best known for her role as Lisa Marie Turtle on the NBC sitcom "Saved by the Bell", which aired from 1989 to 1993. Her portrayal of Lisa Turtle earned her six Young Artist Award nominations, two of which she won in 1990 and 1993. Voorhies's performance as the fashionable and stylish Lisa made her a popular teen idol during the show's run.
1972: Inspiration for Lark's Name
In 1972, the film "Cool Breeze," featuring a character named Lark (played by Margaret Avery), inspired the name of Lark Voorhies.
March 25, 1974: Lark Voorhies is born
Lark Voorhies was born Lark Holloway on March 25, 1974.
1988: Early Acting Roles
Lark Voorhies appeared on an episode of "Small Wonder" and landed the role of Lisa Turtle in "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" in 1988.
August 1989: Relationship with Mark-Paul Gosselaar Begins
Lark Voorhies began dating her "Saved by the Bell" co-star Mark-Paul Gosselaar in August 1989.
1989: Transition to Saved by the Bell
In 1989, "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" was retooled by NBC and renamed "Saved by the Bell," with Voorhies continuing her role as Lisa Turtle.
1989: Saved by the Bell Debut
Lark Voorhies began playing Lisa Turtle on "Saved by the Bell" in 1989.
1990: Young Artist Award Win
Lark Voorhies won her first Young Artist Award for her work in "Saved by the Bell" in 1990.
1990: The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women
Voorhies appeared in a movie adaptation of the book "The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women" in 1990.
August 1992: Relationship with Mark-Paul Gosselaar Ends
Lark Voorhies and Mark-Paul Gosselaar's relationship ended in August 1992.
1993: Young Artist Award and Days of Our Lives
In 1993, Voorhies won a Young Artist Award for her work on "Saved by the Bell" and also began playing Wendy Reardon on "Days of Our Lives".
1993: Engagement to Martin Lawrence
Lark Voorhies got engaged to Martin Lawrence in 1993.
1993: Days of Our Lives Role
Lark Voorhies played Wendy Reardon on "Days of Our Lives" in 1993.
1994: X-Girls/Geneva and Third Degree
In 1994, Voorhies was part of the group X-Girls (later Geneva) and founded the band Third Degree.
1994: Engagement to Martin Lawrence Ends
Lark Voorhies' engagement to Martin Lawrence ended in 1994.
September 1995: The Bold and the Beautiful Debut
Lark Voorhies began playing Jasmine Malone on "The Bold and the Beautiful" in September 1995.
1995: Star Trek and Family Matters Appearances
In 1995, Voorhies guest-starred in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Family Matters".
November 1996: Departure from The Bold and the Beautiful
Lark Voorhies left "The Bold and the Beautiful" in November 1996 due to her religious beliefs conflicting with the role's requirements.
1996: Marriage to Miguel Coleman
Lark Voorhies married Miguel Coleman in 1996.
1996: Music Video Appearances and Kenny Lattimore Collaboration
In 1996, Voorhies appeared in Kenny Lattimore's music video "Never Too Busy."
2001: Separation from Miguel Coleman
Lark Voorhies and Miguel Coleman separated in 2001.
2001: How High Role
Lark Voorhies played Lauren in the film "How High" in 2001.
2004: Divorce from Miguel Coleman
Lark Voorhies and Miguel Coleman divorced in 2004.
June 2005: National Enquirer Article
The National Enquirer published an article about Lark Voorhies in June 2005 that led to a libel lawsuit.
May 30, 2006: Lawsuit against The National Enquirer
On May 30, 2006, Lark Voorhies filed a lawsuit against The National Enquirer for libel, which was later dropped.
2008: The Next Hit Role
Lark Voorhies played Ana Smith in the movie "The Next Hit" in 2008.
2010: Reciprocity Publication
Lark Voorhies self-published her book "Reciprocity" around 2010/2011.
2011: Trek of the Cheshire and A True Light Publication
Lark Voorhies self-published her books "Trek of the Cheshire" and "A True Light" around 2010/2011.
2012: Last Acting Credit (Pre-2020)
Lark Voorhies' last listed acting credit before 2020 was in 2012.
2014: Meeting Jimmy Green
Lark Voorhies met Jimmy Green at a networking event in 2014.
April 30, 2015: Marriage to Jimmy Green
Lark Voorhies married Jimmy Green on April 30, 2015, in Las Vegas.
October 2015: Divorce Filing from Jimmy Green
Lark Voorhies filed for divorce from Jimmy Green in October 2015.
2015: Schizoaffective Disorder Diagnosis
Lark Voorhies was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2015.
2015: Absence from SBTB Reunion
Voorhies did not appear in a "Saved by the Bell" reunion sketch on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in 2015.
2020: Saved by the Bell Sequel and Schizoaffective Disorder Reveal
In 2020, Voorhies expressed being hurt by not being invited to the "Saved by the Bell" sequel, but later it was announced she would reprise her role. She also publicly revealed her schizoaffective disorder diagnosis.
2020: Public Reveal of Diagnosis
Lark Voorhies publicly revealed her schizoaffective disorder diagnosis in 2020.