An American actor Shanola Hampton earned popularity for her role as ‘Veronica Fisher’ in the comedy TV series ‘Shameless’. She started her acting career in 2001 with the TV series ‘Electra Woman’ and ‘Dyna Girl’. She was born on May 27, 1977, in Charleston, South Carolina. She became the face model in the post-apocalyptic video game ‘Left 4 Dead 2’.
Date Of Birth | May 27, 1977 |
Age | 46 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 158 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’2” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 55 kg In Pounds – 121 lbs |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Figure Measurements | 35-23-36 |
Bra Size | 32C |
Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
Shanola’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million approximately.
Shanola Hampton was born to Gralin N. Hampton who was a pastor and Anne Hampton. As a kid, she used to sing in church and belonged to Afro-American origin.
She went to ‘Summerville High School’ and she was enrolled in ‘Winthrop University’ where she pursued a degree in theatre and earned a ‘Master of Fine Arts’ in acting. She worked as a bartender at the ‘Goose Island Brewery’ for a living.
Birth Place | Summerville, South Carolina, U.S. |
Profession | Actress |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
School | Not known |
College | Winthrop University University of Illinois |
Religion | Atheist |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Los Angeles, U.S. |
Debut | Film – Notoriety (2002) TV – Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2004) |
Fathers Name | Gralin N. Hampton |
Mothers Name | Anna Hampton |
Brothers | Not known |
Sister | 4 |
At the age of 24, she started her acting career as a theatre actor in the musical ‘Gift’ at the ‘Tiffany Theatre’ in Hollywood. She played the role of ‘Daisy’ in the television series ‘Electra Woman and Dyna Girl’. She made a guest appearance in the sitcom ‘Reba’, and ‘Popular’.
From 2002 to 2004, she did minor roles in Miami Medical, ‘Pepper Dennis’, ‘Strong Medicine’, and many more. In 2012, she was featured in the television film ‘Christmas in the city’. She also participated in the TV reality show ‘Hell’s Kitchen’.
In 2000, she got married to producer Daren Dukes and has a daughter Cai MyAnna Dukes and a son Daren O.C. Dukes.
Boyfriends | None |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Daren Dukes (2000-present) |
Children | Son – Daren O.C. Dukes Daughter – Cai MyAnna Dukes |
Here is the list of Shanola’s favourite things.
Favourite Outfit | Dresses |
Favourite Book | Oh the places you will go by Dr. Seuss |
Favourite Dessert | Cupcakes |
Favourite Food | Lasagna, pizza and all Italian cuisines |
Favourite Color(s) | Red |
- Before acting, for ten years she worked as a bartender.
- In college, she had quit drinking because she used to cry after drinking which embarrassed her.
- For the game Left 4 Dead 2, she has her face modeled for the character Rochelle.
- Her character of Kalinda Stepney in ‘Things Never Said’ was appreciated by the audience.
- She was honored with the American Black Film Festival Best actor for the film “Things Never Said” in 2013.
- She is trained by professionals in fencing and hand to hand combat.
- During her leisure time, she can watch television while playing video games on the laptop.
- She also appeared in short films such as Ricky Robot Arms( 2014), Do No Harm (2017), Notoriety (2002) and many more.
- She wants to open a Performing Arts school.
- She played the role of Veronica Fisher in the renowned American Comedy Series – Shameless.
- Her hobbies are traveling, watching television, swimming and spending time with family.
- From the University of Illinois, she has completed masters of fine arts in acting.
- She is associated with Saving Our Daughters Foundation. Under “Saving Our Cinderella’s” initiative she has mentored the aspiring actress.
- She decided to become an actress when she saw Diana Ross in a local talent show.
- In an interview with Issue Magazine, she discussed her career as an actress, her personal life, her likings and shared many things related to her life.
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