Cheryl 'Salt' James - Actor Profile

Cheryl 'Salt' James

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
24Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1966
Birth Place: New York, New York, U.S.A.

About Cheryl 'Salt' James

Cheryl Renee James (born March 28, 1966), better known by her stage name Salt, is an American rapper and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the American Grammy–award winning female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa, which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper). James starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group; which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Salt also co-starred in the 1993 motion picture Who's the Man? and Coming 2 America (2021).

Cheryl 'Salt' James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cheryl 'Salt' James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cheryl 'Salt' James's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Cheryl 'Salt' James's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cheryl 'Salt' James Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cheryl 'Salt' James's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Cheryl 'Salt' James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self Flop Similar →
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game Self Flop Similar →
2021 Coming 2 America Salt Average Similar →
2018 United Skates Self Hit Similar →
2018 And I Danced Self Flop Similar →
2017 Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Salt-N-Pepa Super Hit Similar →
2017 Sandy Wexler Testimonial Average Similar →
2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens - Flop Similar →
2013 Only Daughter Dancer #1 Flop Similar →
2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2010 My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop Self Flop Similar →
2009 Good Hair Self Hit Similar →
1999 Raw Nerve Detective Valerie Sanchez Flop Similar →
1997 Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special Three Little Kittens (voice) Average Similar →
1997 Rhyme & Reason Self Hit Similar →
1995 Sinatra: 80 Years My Way Self - Perfomer (Salt-N-Pepa) Flop Similar →
1994 I Hate The Way I Look Self Flop Similar →
1993 Who's the Man? Teesha Braxton Flop Similar →
1993 For Our Children Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Surviving A Break-Up Self Flop Similar →
1992 Stay Tuned Band Member in "Start Me Up" Music Video Average Similar →
1990 Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 Self Flop Similar →
1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Self [Salt-N-Pepa] Hit Similar →

Cheryl 'Salt' James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cheryl 'Salt' James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cheryl 'Salt' James is "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Cheryl 'Salt' James acted in?

Cheryl 'Salt' James has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cheryl 'Salt' James?

Other notable films include "Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special", "For Our Children", and "United Skates".

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