Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Elise Richardson-Whitfield, born in 1967, is a versatile American actress with a career spanning television and film, notable for her roles as Dr. Allison Blake in "Eureka" and Elisa Maza in the animated series "Gargoyles." She appeared alongside Will Smith in the post-apocalyptic film "I Am Legend" and has lent her voice to numerous animated series. Richardson-Whitfield's extensive television work includes guest appearances in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Silk Stalkings," and "New York Undercover," as well as recurring roles in "Mercy Point" and "Family Law." Married to actor Dondre Whitfield since 2002, she balances a prolific acting career with family life.