Valerie Pettiford Biography: Age, Marriage, Career, Net Worth And Controversy

Valerie Pettiford has definitely earned her spot in the limelight. She’s done amazing things in movies, TV, and on stage, and people all over the world love her for it.

Whether she’s on stage, in movies, or singing in the studio, Pettiford always keeps her audience spellbound.

Valerie Pettiford Profile Summary

Full Name	Valerie Pettiford
Birth Year	1960
Birthplace	Queens, New York, USA
Education	High School of Performing Arts (1978)
Career Highlights	– Dancer, choreographer, and actress
	– Broadway performances in musical revues
	– Roles in daytime soap operas and TV series
	– Jazz singer and music artist with album “Hear My Soul”
	– Notable roles in “Fosse” and “Chicago” on Broadway
	– Recurring role in “The Blacklist”
Filmography	“The Wiz” (1978), “The Cotton Club” (1984),
	“Glitter” (2001), “Jumping the Broom” (2011),
	and more.
Net Worth	Estimated between $1 million and $5 million
Family	Married to Tony Rader, former pitcher and actor
	Collaborated on music projects and albums
Age	63 years old (as of 2023)
Instagram	@valeriepettiford
Instagram Followers	45,900 (private account)

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Valerie Pettiford Biography:

Valerie Pettiford is an accomplished American actress, dancer, and jazz singer who was born in 1960. She is celebrated for her work on both the stage and television.

Valerie’s roots can be traced back to Queens, New York, where she was raised by her parents, Ralph and Blanch Pettiford. Her journey in the world of performing arts began in 1978 when she graced the stage at the High School of Performing Arts.

Valerie Pettiford’s Remarkable Career:

At the young age of 17 in 1978, Pettiford made her film debut in “The Wiz.” Over the years, she developed her skills as a dancer and choreographer, leaving her mark in Bob Fosse’s Broadway productions.

She received rave reviews from Alvin Klein of The New York Times for her roles in musical revues such as “Ladies and Gentlemen, Jerome Kern!” in 1983 and “West Side Story” in 1987.

In the 1990s, Pettiford ventured into daytime soap operas, appearing in “Another World” and “One Life to Live.” Notably, she played a lesbian character in “The Naked Truth” in 1994 and starred as “Julie” in a touring production of “Show Boat” from 1995 to 1996.

Her performance in the Broadway show “Fosse” from 1998 to 1999 earned her nominations for a Tony Award and a Dora Mavor Moore Award.

After her success in “Fosse,” she took on the role of “Velma Kelly” in “Chicago” in London’s West End from August 1999 to February 2000, alongside Chita Rivera as “Roxie Hart.” In 2001, she played Mariah Carey’s mother in “Glitter.”

Her role as “Dee Dee Thorne” on “Half & Half” from 2002 to 2006 earned her three NAACP Image Award nominations and provided a platform to showcase her singing talent.

Pettiford ventured into the world of music and released a jazz album titled “Hear My Soul” in 2005. Her love for dance, nurtured by luminaries like Gwen Verdon and Fosse, and collaborations with Phyllis Hyman and Gregory Hines, fueled her passion for singing and led to her own album.

In 2007, Pettiford returned to the silver screen in “Stomp the Yard.” That year, she received the Backstage Bistro Award for her first cabaret performance at the Metropolitan Room in New York City and an NAACP Theatre Award for her role in “The Wild Party.”

She took the spotlight in a one-person show, “Valarie Pettiford – Thankful,” which ran in both New York City and Los Angeles in 2008. Between 2008 and 2009, she portrayed “Sandra Lucas” in the comedy-drama series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and made an appearance in the HBO pilot “Anatomy of Hope.”

Pettiford’s recurring role as the wife of “Harold Cooper,” the Assistant Director of the FBI Counter-Terrorism Division, in the NBC drama “The Blacklist” earned her further acclaim.

She also starred as “Emily Mather” in the TV series “A Discovery of Witches.” In 2009, she organized another solo performance, “Valarie Pettiford – The Concert,” in New York City.

Her acting skills continued to shine with her role as “Aunt Geneva” in the 2011 movie “Jumping the Broom.” Valerie Pettiford’s career has been marked by her versatility and excellence in various aspects of the entertainment industry.

The movies and TV series that Pettiford has starred in include:

• The Wiz (1978)
• The Cotton Club (1984)
• The Equalizer (1988)
• Robots (1988)
• Another World (1988-1990)
• Street Hunter (1990)
• One Life to Live (1990-1994)
• The Sentinel (1996)
• Silk Stalking (1997)
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997)
• Fame L.A (1997-1998)
• Walker, Texas Ranger (1998)
• Sliders (1998)
• The X-Files (1999)
• Any Day Now (2001)
• Jack & Jill (2001)
• Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (2001)
• Frasier (2001)
• Men, Women & Dogs (2001)
• Confidences (2001)
• Glitter (2001)
• State of Grace (2002)
• The West Wing (2002)
• Like Mike (2002)
• The District (2002-2004)
• Half & Half (2002-2006)
• Paris (2003)
• CSI: Maimi (2006)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2007)
• Bones (2007)
• Stomp the Yard (2007)
• The Stolen Months of September (2007)
• Criminal Minds (2009)
• Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (2008-2011)
• Why Am I Doing This (2009)
• Guys and Dolls at the Hollywood Bowl (2009)
• Anatomy of Hope (2009)
• Why Did I Get Married Too (2010)
• Not Your Time (2010)
• The Cape (2011)
• Jumping the Broom (2011)
• Nurse Jackée (2011)
• The Finder (2012)
• Hart of Dixie (2012)
• Bunheads (2012)
• Treme (2012)
• Battlefield America (2012)
• Note to Self (2012)
• Birth Mother (2012)
• Love Will Keep Us Together (2012)
• Golden Boy (2013)
• True Blood (2013)
• The Dempsey Sisters (2013)
• My Favourite Five (2015)
• Welcome to the Family (2015)
• Born Again Virgin (2015-2016)
• The Secret of Emily Blair (2016)
• Black-ish (2016)
• Boy Bye (2016)
• A Moment (2016)
• The Preacher’s Son (2017)
• Being Mary Jane (2017)
• Valor (2017-2018)
• The Choir Director (2018)
• No More Mr Nice Guy (2018)
• We Belong Together (2018)
• Jingle Belle (2018)
• The Family Business (2018-Present)
• A Discovery of Witches (2018-2022)
• The Baxter (2019)
• Blind Sight (2019)
• If Not Now, When (2019)
• Surviving in L.A (2020)
• Love Is Love Is Love (2020)
• BlackAF (2020)
• Senior Moment (2021)
• Hip Hop Family (2021)
• Merry Switchmas (2021)
• Home Economics (2021)
• A Luv Tale: The Series (2021)
• NCIS (2021)

Valerie Pettiford’s Net Worth:

Valerie Pettiford is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million, which reflects her successful career in the entertainment industry.

Valerie Pettiford’s Family:

Valerie Pettiford is married to Tony Rader, who is an actor and a former pitcher for the Philadelphia team. He also serves as her manager. They began their love story in 1991 and had a private wedding ceremony.

Their collaboration extended to creating a collection of original lullabies, which they released to make something special for their family. One of Pettiford’s favorite songs on the album, titled “My Miracle,” touches on the challenges women face in conceiving.

The couple continued to make music, releasing their second album, “Velvet Sky,” which includes 13 tracks written by Pettiford and a team of talented writers.

Valerie Pettiford’s Age:

Valerie Pettiford was born on July 8, 1960, making her 63 years old as of 2023.

Instagram:

You can find Valerie Pettiford on Instagram by searching for the username @valeriepettiford. Currently, she has 45,900 followers, but please note that her account is private and requires her permission to access.