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Brandy Norwood

Acting

Born February 11, 1979 · McComb, Mississippi, USA

Also known as Brandy Rayana Norwood · Brandy · برندی نروود

Biography

Brandy Rayana Norwood, known mononymously as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her intricate vocal riffs, and is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary R&B.

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Awards & recognition

  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Album · 2021
  • BMI Film & TV Awards · 2019
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 2014
  • Stellar Awards · 2001
  • BMI Film & TV Awards · 2000
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  • Congress of Racial Equality · 2000
  • Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1999
  • Teen Choice Award — Choice Music – Female Artist · 1999
  • California Music Awards · 1998
  • Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1998
  • American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1996
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Song from a Movie · 1996
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding New Artist · 1996
  • Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards · 1996
  • Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · 1996
  • Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · 1995
  • Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist · 1995
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series · 2001 · nominated
  • Blockbuster Entertainment Awards · 2000 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 2000 · nominated
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series · 2000 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 1999 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best R&B Song · 1999 · nominated
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series · 1999 · nominated
  • Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo · 1999 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1998 · nominated
  • NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series · 1998 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals · 1997 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1997 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1996 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1996 · nominated

Filmography44 titles

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

2021as Self (archive footage)

House

2004as Brandy

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022as Self

Star

2016as Cassandra "Cassie" Brown

The Parkers

1999

One on One

2001as Michelle McGinty

Double Platinum

1999as Kayla Harris

MTV Video Music Awards

1984as Self

All That

1994as Self

Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration

2026as Self

Drop Dead Diva

2009as Elisa Shayne

The Game

2006as Chardonnay

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

2026as Cinderella

New York Undercover

1994as Brandy

Queens

2021as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics.

Moesha

1996as Moesha Mitchell

Descendants: The Rise of Red

2024as Cinderella

Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor

2013as Melinda

Reba

2001as Mystery Caller (uncredited)

Cinderella

1997as Cinderella

Jungle Cubs

1996

Osmosis Jones

2001as Leah (voice)

Christmas Everyday

2025as Francine 'Fancy' Ballantine

Project Runway

2004as Self

Dancing with the Stars

2005as Self - Contestant

The Soul Man

2012as Rita

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014as Self

Disney Princess Remixed: An Ultimate Princess Celebration

2021as Self

90210

2008as Marissa Harris-Young

America's Got Talent

2006as Self - Judge

I Know What You Did Last Summer

2025as Karla Wilson

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022as Self - Guest

The Perfect Match

2016as Avatia

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988as Self - Guest

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003as Self

Best. Christmas. Ever!

2023as Jackie Jennings

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer

1998as Karla Wilson

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self - Guest

Punk'd

2003as Self

The Front Room

2024as Belinda

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009as Self - Guest

The Hills

2006as Self

Tamron Hall

2019as Self - Guest

The View

1997as Self