Adilah Barnes

Adilah Barnes

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Adilah Barnes is one of few veteran actors in Hollywood who have not only mastered the art of successfully marketing herself, but also of utilizing all of her creative skills – all the while staying true to herself and maintaining her integrity. She is currently involved with the CW’s 4400. She has guest-starred on such tv series as CBS’s NCIS, Showtime’s Shameless, The Middle, ABC’s Body of Proof, NBC’s Harry’s Law and Prime Suspect. She is probably best known for her role as “Anne Marie” for 6 seasons on ABC’s Roseanne. Her film credits include playing opposite Sandra Bullock in the CastleRock Entertainment film, Murder By Numbers and the Universal blockbuster and award-winning Erin Brockovich with Julia Roberts. She has also appeared opposite Ving Rhames in the heartwarming CBS Hallmark made-for-tv movie, Little John, among other credits. In her role opposite Hilary Swank, as the infamous Ida B. Wells in HBO’s Iron – Jawed Angels, Barnes marched for women’s rights and ironically, in real life she is also a marcher and supporter for women.

Career

2004
Iron Jawed Angels
Iron Jawed Angels as Ida Wells-Barnett
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2002
Little John
Little John as Aunt Etta Green
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2000
Seven Girlfriends
Seven Girlfriends as High School Secretary
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1998
Bulworth
Bulworth as Mrs. Brown
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Cab to Canada
Cab to Canada as Judge
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1995
The Four Diamonds
The Four Diamonds as Nurse Carol
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Sharon's Secret
Sharon's Secret as Head Nurse
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1993
A Place to Be Loved
A Place to Be Loved as June Carey
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1989
Kiss Shot
Kiss Shot as Amanda Gilbert
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1987
The King of Love