Monica Calhoun

Monica Calhoun (born July 29, 1971) is an American film and television actress. Calhoun is best known for her roles in the films Bagdad Cafe, The Players Club, The Salon, The Best Man, and its sequel The Best Man Holiday. Calhoun has been nominated for an Emmy Award and one NAACP Image Award. Biography Early life and education Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Calhoun is the daughter of Lorine Calhoun. She moved to California in the late 1970s, and began acting while in sixth grade. Calhoun attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Career Calhoun made her acting debut in the 1985 TV film Children of the Night as Wanda. She portrayed Phyllis, the daughter of CCH Pounder's character, in Bagdad Cafe (1987). Calhoun was the only actor in Bagdad Cafe to return for the television series, albeit the character's name was changed to Debbie. The televised adaptation lasted two seasons before being cancelled.