biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2011) Sheryl Lee Ralph Born December 30, 1956 (1956-12-30) (age 54) Waterbury, Connecticut, United States Occupation Actress, singer Years active 1977–present Spouse Vincent Hughes (2005–present) Eric Maurice (1990–2001) (divorced) 2 children Sheryl Lee Ralph (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer..