Lark Voorhies Biography: Books, Age, Height, Modelling, Net Worth, Parents, Partner, Movies, Songs, Awards, Ethnicity

Lark Voorhies is an American actress, singer, model, author, and spokeswoman best known for portraying Lisa Turtle on the hit NBC teen sitcom Saved by the Bell.

She also appeared in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and In the House.

Her performance as Lisa Turtle earned her two Young Artist Awards, making her one of the most recognizable teen television stars of the 1990s.

Lark Voorhies
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Lark Holloway
Stage Name:	Lark Voorhies
Born:	March 25, 1974 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African American
Education:	Not publicly disclosed
Height:	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Wayne Holloway (father) and Tricia Holloway (mother)
Siblings:	Not publicly disclosed
Relationship:	Divorced
Occupation:	Actress, Singer, Model, Author, Spokeswoman
Net Worth:	Approximately $500,000–$1 million USD (estimated)

Early Life and Education

Lark Voorhies was born Lark Holloway on March 25, 1974, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was two years old, her family moved to Pasadena, California.

Encouraged by her mother, she began auditioning for commercials and television roles.

Although initially shy, she eventually found success in acting and made early appearances in commercials before landing guest roles on television.

Career

Lark Voorhies made her television debut with a guest appearance on Small Wonder before being cast as Lisa Turtle in Good Morning, Miss Bliss in 1988.

When the series was retooled into Saved by the Bell, she continued in the role, becoming one of the show’s original stars from 1989 to 1993.

Her portrayal of the fashionable and witty Lisa Turtle made her a fan favorite and earned her six Young Artist Award nominations, winning twice.

Following the success of Saved by the Bell, Lark Voorhies joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as Wendy Reardon and later portrayed Jasmine Malone on The Bold and the Beautiful.

She also appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, In the House, The Parkers, and films including How to Be a Player and How High.

In addition to acting, she authored several books and appeared in music videos for artists such as Boyz II Men, Dru Hill, and Kenny Lattimore.

Awards and Recognition

• Young Artist Award – Best Young Actress in an Off-Primetime Family Series for Saved by the Bell (1990)
• Young Artist Award – Best Young Actress in an Off-Primetime Series (1993)
• Six-time Young Artist Award nominee
• Widely recognized for her iconic role as Lisa Turtle in Saved by the Bell.

Personal Life

Lark Voorhies was previously engaged to actor Martin Lawrence. She was married to Miguel Coleman from 1996 to 2004, and later married music engineer Jimmy Green in 2015; the marriage ended later that year.

In 2020, she publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, after previously keeping her condition private.

Net Worth

Lark Voorhies‘ estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million USD, earned through her work in television, film, modeling, book publishing, and music video appearances.

Bibliography

• Reciprocity (2010)
• True Light (2011)
• Trek of the Cheshire (2011)

Filmography

Films

• How to Be a Player (1997)
• How High (2001)
• Closer to God: Jessica’s Journey (2012)

Television

• Small Wonder (1988)
• Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988–1989)
• Saved by the Bell (1989–1993)
• Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992)
• Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994)
• Days of Our Lives (1993)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (1995–1996)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995)
• In the House (1995–1998)
• The Parkers (1999)
• Family Matters (guest appearance)