Lisa Bonet
Biography
Lilakoi Moon, professionally known as Lisa Bonet, is a renowned American actress celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Denise Huxtable on the beloved NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, as well as its spinoff, A Different World. Born on November 16, 1967, Bonet garnered widespread recognition and several accolades for her performance, including a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1986.
In addition to her television success, Bonet has made notable appearances in film. She starred in the psychological horror classic Angel Heart (1987), which earned her a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her diverse filmography includes roles in the action thriller Enemy of the State (1998), the comedy-drama High Fidelity (2000), the action drama Biker Boyz (2003), and the thriller Road to Paloma (2013).
Throughout her career, Bonet has also returned to television with roles like Maya Daniels in Life on Mars (2008–2009) and Marisol in Ray Donovan (2016). With her distinctive style and talent, Lisa Bonet remains a significant figure in the entertainment industry, continuing to captivate audiences with her performances.
Filmography
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Road to Paloma
2014 • Magdalena
Dead Connection
1994 • Catherine Briggs
Bill Cosby: Walking Free
2022 • Self (archive footage)
Biker Boyz
2003 • Queenie
Enemy of the State
1998 • Rachel Banks
Angel Heart
1987 • Epiphany Proudfoot
High Fidelity
2000 • Marie DeSalle
Life on Mars (2008)
2008 • Detective Maya Daniels