Zelda Harris Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Zelda Harris is an American actress best known for her breakout role as Troy Carmichael in Spike Lee’s 1994 film Crooklyn.

She also appeared in other notable projects including He Got Game, The Baby-Sitters Club, and the television film The Piano Lesson, establishing herself as a prominent child performer of the 1990s before later pursuing education, teaching, and music.

Zelda Harris
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Zelda Harris
Born:	17 February 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African American
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Philip Harris, Karen Harris
Siblings:	Kenya Harris
Occupation:	Actress, singer, teacher
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Zelda Harris was born on 17 February 1985 in New York City, New York, to parents Philip Harris and Karen Harris. She has one sister, Kenya Harris.

Harris began acting at the age of three and later attended Princeton University, graduating with the Class of 2007. She is of African American origin, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Zelda Harris started performing as a young child, appearing in recurring segments on Sesame Street from the late 1980s into the early 1990s. She won the lead role of Troy Carmichael in Spike Lee’s semi-autobiographical film Crooklyn (1994) after an open audition that drew more than a thousand children, earning critical notice for her natural and assured performance.

The following year she played Jessi Ramsey in the feature adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club and took the role of Maretha in the Hallmark Hall of Fame television film The Piano Lesson (1995), based on August Wilson’s play.

She continued with a main role as Bethany Beckett on the series Second Noah (1996–1997) and appeared in Spike Lee’s He Got Game (1998) as Mary Shuttlesworth. Additional television credits include episodes of Law & Order, Cosby, NYPD Blue, and later independent projects.

After stepping back from regular screen work, Harris pursued music as the lead singer of the group Zelda & the Lo Los and transitioned into education, working as a teacher while remaining connected to her artistic roots.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mszeldaharris
• Facebook Handle: @MsZeldaHaris

Personal Life

Zelda Harris, 41 years old, has kept much of her private life out of the public eye. No verified information is available regarding a spouse, long-term romantic partners, or children.

Net Worth

Zelda Harris has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000. Her earnings have come primarily from her work as a child and young adult actress in film and television, later supplemented by teaching and musical activities.

Filmography

• He Got Game (1998)
• The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)
• The Piano Lesson (1995)
• Crooklyn (1994)
• Second Noah (1996–1997)

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