Lark Voorhies
Lisa Turtle in Saved by the Bell
Birth name : Lark Voorhies
Birth date : 1974/03/25 (51 years old)
Birth place : Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Height: 1.60 m
Biography for Lark Voorhies
Lark Voorhies was born on 25th March in Nashville, Tennessee. She first began acting at the age of two but postponed her acting career until the age of 11, when she appeared on "Small Wonder" (1985). Lark later starred as "Lisa Turtle" in "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" (1987), the predecessor to NBC's popular teen series "Saved by the Bell" (1989). She later had roles in "Days of Our Lives" (1965) and "In the House" (1995) and starred as "Jasmine Malone" in "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987).
Lark has also appeared in several music videos such as Kenny Lattimore's "Never Too Busy", Dru Hill's "These Are The Times" and Boys II Men's "On Bended Knee". She has also appeared in commercials for "Head and Shoulders" shampoo (1998) and "Oxy10". Lark married her husband Miguel Coleman on 9th March 1996 and continues to act and manage her production company.
Lark Voorhies began her acting career at the age of two, but she interrupted until her eleven years. She appeared in the video clips of the singers Kenny Lattimore, Dru Hills and the Boys II Men's.
In 1998 she participated in advertising spots for "Head and Shoulders" shampoos and for the brand "Oxy10". In addition, she heads her production company.
Lark Voorhies is an American actress known for her role as Lisa Turtle in the television series Saved by the Bell. She was born on March 25, 1974 in Nashville, Tennessee, and began her acting career from the age of two, appearing in advertisements for babies. She then played in several children's television shows, including Small Wonder and Days of Our Lives.
Voorhies obtained his first important role in 1989, playing Lisa Turtle in Saved by the Bell, a series that followed the adventures of six high school students in a school in California. Her character was that of a popular and superficial girl, but she was also very intelligent and loyal to her friends. The series was a real success and was broadcast for four seasons until 1993.
After the end of Saved by the Bell, Voorhies continued to play in television shows and films, notably Family Matters, The Bold and the Beautiful, How High and The Parkers. She has also published several books, including True Light, an autobiography in which she talks about her experiences as an actress and her personal struggles.
Unfortunately, in recent years, Voorhies has been faced with mental health problems and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She has also been criticized for her physical appearance, which has changed considerably over the years. However, she remains a talented and popular actress, and she has won the respect and admiration of many fans for her performance in Saved by the Bell.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women (2005) (pre-production) | Kim |
| Widows (2002) (mini) TV Series | |
| Civil Brand (2002) | Little Momma |
| How High (2001) | Lauren |
| Fire & Ice (2001) (TV) | Holly Aimes |
| Mutiny (1999) (TV) | |
| In the House (1995) TV Series | Mercedes Langford (1997-1998) |
| How to Be a Player (1997) | Lisa |
| The Last Don (1997) (mini) TV Series | Tiffany |
| The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) TV Series | Jasmine Malone (1995-1996) |
| What About Your Friends (1995) (TV) | Sabrina |
| Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994) (TV) | Lisa Turtle |
| Days of Our Lives (1965) TV Series | Wendy Reardon #1 (1993-1994) |
| Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992) (TV) | Lisa Turtle |
| Saved by the Bell (1989) TV Series | Lisa Turtle |
| Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1987) TV Series | Lisa Turtle |
Trivia
- Was once engaged to Martin Lawrence
- Her name "Lark" came from the character with the same name in the movie Cool Breeze (1972), portrayed by Margaret Avery.
- Niece of Jermaine Jackson.
Quotes
"My mother saw a movie when she was 14 years old. I forget the name of the movie, but one of the lead characters was named Lark. She decided then she would name me and she stuck to it, and here I am."
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by donovan
- Last update: 01/05/2007 by abdest