From Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary: A Timeline of Sheryl Lee Ralph's Incredible Career
It’s no accident that Abbott Elementary became ABC’s newest hit TV show. Helmed by creator and star Quinta Brunson, a former stand-up comedian and BuzzFeed producer, the sit-com was destined to have wit and comedy on lock. But there’s something that distinguishes a good show from a great one, and that’s a veteran.
“Quinta literally looked at me and said, ‘We need a queen, Ms. Ralph, and you’re that queen,’” says Sheryl Lee Ralph, who plays God-fearing, no-nonsense educator Barbara Howard on the show.