Lisa Bonet - Actor Profile

Lisa Bonet

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
20Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 16, 1967
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

About Lisa Bonet

Lilakoi Moon (born Lisa Michelle Bonet), known professionally as Lisa Bonet, is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Denise Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and originally starring in its spinoff series A Different World. She earned widespread acclaim and several awards for her role, such as a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1986. She appeared in the psychological horror film Angel Heart (1987), which earned her a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She co-starred in the action thriller film Enemy of the State (1998), the comedy-drama film High Fidelity (2000), the action drama film Biker Boyz (2003), and the thriller film Road to Paloma (2013). She has sporadically worked in TV acting with such roles as Maya Daniels in Life on Mars (2008–2009) and Marisol on Ray Donovan (2016).

Lisa Bonet Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lisa Bonet reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lisa Bonet's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Lisa Bonet'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 Bill Cosby: Walking Free, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lisa Bonet Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lisa Bonet's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lisa Bonet has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Bill Cosby: Walking Free Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Jellywolf Receptionist Average Similar →
2016 Canvas of My Life Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Road to Paloma Magdalena Average Similar →
2006 Whitepaddy Mae Evans Flop Similar →
2003 Biker Boyz Queenie Average Similar →
2002 Lathe of Heaven Heather Lelache Average Similar →
2002 The Cosby Show: A Look Back Denise Huxtable Kendall (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2000 High Fidelity Marie DeSalle Hit Similar →
1998 Enemy of the State Rachel Banks Hit Similar →
1994 New Eden Lily Flop Similar →
1994 Dead Connection Catherine Briggs Flop Similar →
1993 Bank Robber Priscilla Flop Similar →
1990 The Earth Day Special Denise Huxtable Average Similar →
1987 Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus Self Hit Similar →
1987 Angel Heart Epiphany Proudfoot Hit Similar →
1985 Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa Self Flop Similar →
1985 Don't Touch Carrie Flop Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 Sound of Sunshine - Sound of Rain - Average Similar →

Lisa Bonet - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lisa Bonet?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lisa Bonet is "Bill Cosby: Walking Free" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Lisa Bonet acted in?

Lisa Bonet has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lisa Bonet?

Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "Canvas of My Life", and "The Cosby Show: A Look Back".

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