Shanola

Hampton

"I cannot describe the feeling of pulling up and seeing a line wrapped around the block waiting for the necessity of food.  To be able to work with an organization that fulfills that necessity is a true gift and very humbling."

Shanola Hampton is a Critics Choice-nominated actress recognized for her standout roles in some of film and television’s most iconic titles.

Hampton stars in and serves as a Producer of the acclaimed NBC series “Found.” This year, she was nominated for "Best Actress in a Drama Series" at the Critics Choice Awards and "Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series" at the NAACP Image Awards for her role as Gabi Mosley.

Since its debut in the fall of 2023, Found has garnered multiple award nominations and achieved the status of the #1 new drama series in the 18-49 demographic for the network. Hampton is also best known for starring alongside William H. Macy in Showtime’s iconic, award-winning series “Shameless.” She portrayed the Gallaghers’ sassy neighbor, Veronica “V” Ball for 11 seasons.

In 2019, she starred in the TV ONE romantic comedy “Three’s Complicated,” co-starring Tyler Lepley, which she also co-produced. Other TV credits include “The Neighborhood,” “Miami Medical,” “Criminal Minds,” “Stalker,” “Related,” “Scrubs,” “Strong Medicine” and “Reba.”

Hampton’s film credits include “Deadly Illusions,” with Kristin Davis and Dermot Mulroney and “Through the Glass Darkly.” Additionally, she has starred in multiple independent feature films including “They Die By Dawn” alongside Rosario Dawson, Idris Elba and Erykah Badu and “Things Never Said” opposite Dorian Missick, Omari Hardwick and Michael Beach.

Originally from South Carolina, Hampton earned her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University before receiving her master’s degree in Fine Arts from The University of Illinois. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband Daren Dukes and their two children.