Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts

Born: February 23, 1970
in Palmdale, California, USA
Niecy Nash-Betts (born Carol Denise Ensley; born February 23, 1970), is an American actress, comedian and television host, best known for her roles as Agent Simone Clark on The Rookie: Feds, Deputy Raineesha Williams on the Reno 911 franchise, Desna on Claws, Lolli Ballentine on The Soul Man, Glenda Cleveland on the Netflix series Dahmer, Dr. Jamie Ryan on Never Have I Ever, Flo Kennedy on Mrs. America, Deloris Wise on When They See Us, Denise Hemphill on Scream Queens, and Didi Ortley on Getting On.

She hosted the reality show Clean House and the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics! as well as guest hosting 5 episodes of The Masked Singer, Season 5. She also appeared multiple times on the new Match Game.

Her best known movie roles are as Gloria Williams in Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story, Richie Jean Jackson in Selma, Michelle in Not Easily Broken, and Naomi in Guess Who. She also voiced Rosalita in the film G-Force, and Bertie on the series Agent Elvis.

Movies for Niecy Nash-Betts...

Cosmetic Criminals
Title: Cosmetic Criminals
Character: Agent Boudreaux
Released: January 7, 2024
Type: Movie
A short mockumentary detailing the rise of intergenerational cosmetic theft through the eyes of an affected family.
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Origin
Title: Origin
Character: Marion Wilkerson
Released: December 8, 2023
Type: Movie
While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, writer Isabel Wilkerson sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery.
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Title: Agent Elvis
Character: Bertie (voice)
Released: March 17, 2023
Type: TV
Elvis Presley trades in his white jumpsuit for a jet pack when he is covertly inducted into a secret government spy program to help battle the dark forces that threaten the country he loves — all while holding down his day job as the King of Rock & Roll.
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Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Title: Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams
Released: December 3, 2022
Type: Movie
It’s Holiday Season in Reno, and Lieutenant Dangle wishes he’d never been born. With the help of a roller skating “Angel,” he learns how much better the lives of the other deputies would be if he never existed. Will he decide to live on anyway? There’s still Christmas criminals to catch!
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Title: The Rookie: Feds
Character: Simone Clark
Released: September 27, 2022
Type: TV
Special Agent Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI, is a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred – and she works together with her new colleagues at the Los Angeles office of the Bureau to bring down the country’s toughest criminals.
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Title: Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Character: Glenda Cleveland
Released: September 21, 2022
Type: TV
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
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Title: Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Character: Self - Glenda Cleveland
Released: September 21, 2022
Type: TV
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
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Title: The Jennifer Hudson Show
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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Title: Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews;
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Beauty
Title: Beauty
Character: Beauty's Mother
Released: June 11, 2022
Type: Movie
A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.
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Title: Don't Forget the Lyrics
Character: Self - Host
Released: May 23, 2022
Type: TV
Contestants' musical memory is challenged, as they get one song closer to winning $1 million if they "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" Contestants choose songs from different genres, decades and musical artists. Then they take center stage to sing alongside the studio band as the lyrics are projected on screen -- but when the music stops and the words disappear, the contestants must belt out the correct missing lyrics. If they sing nine songs correctly, they are presented with a No. 1 hit and attempt to sing the final missing lyrics for the top prize of $1 million.
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Title: Human Resources
Character: Hope (voice)
Released: March 18, 2022
Type: TV
Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.
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Title: Reno 911! Defunded
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams
Released: February 25, 2022
Type: TV
Budget cuts won't stop these incompetent deputy sheriffs from trying to uphold the law.
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Title: About Last Night
Character: Self
Released: February 10, 2022
Type: TV
Three celebrity couples join Ayesha and Stephen on an exclusive date night to go head-to-head on uncensored relationship trivia and games, competing to see who knows their partner best.
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Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
Title: Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams
Released: December 23, 2021
Type: Movie
The Reno Sheriff’s Department find themselves in their stickiest situation yet, hunting down “Q," the person supposedly behind all of the conspiracy theories concocted by the QAnon movement. In their valiant efforts, the officers find themselves stuck at the QAnon convention at sea, and ultimately end up in more trouble when they escape only to discover that they’ve landed on Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous island.
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Title: I Can See Your Voice
Released: September 23, 2020
Type: TV
Each week one contestant will have the chance to win a cash prize if he or she can tell the difference between the good and bad singers, without ever hearing them sing a note.
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Title: Reno 911!
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams / TT
Released: May 4, 2020
Type: TV
The deputies of the Reno Sheriff's Department are still in the line of duty. And they’re ready to do what it takes to keep this city safe.
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Title: Never Have I Ever
Character: Dr. Jamie Ryan
Released: April 27, 2020
Type: TV
After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular -- but friends, family and feeling won't make it easy on her.
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Title: Mrs. America
Character: Flo Kennedy
Released: April 15, 2020
Type: TV
The true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.”
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Uncorked
Title: Uncorked
Character: Sylvia
Released: March 27, 2020
Type: Movie
Elijah must balance his dream of becoming a master sommelier with his father's expectations that he carry on the family's Memphis BBQ joint.
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Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story
Title: Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story
Character: Gloria Williams
Released: January 18, 2020
Type: Movie
At the age of 18, Alexis discovers she was abducted as a baby and the mother she thought was hers is really her kidnapper.
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Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire
Title: Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire
Character: Shocktress (voice)
Released: December 18, 2019
Type: Movie
Inferno’s powers are stolen by a young and powerful villain and it’s up to the Secret Warriors to defeat their new foe and help their friend. But does Inferno even WANT his powers back? Meanwhile, America Chavez learns a lesson about friendship and family from teammate Ms. Marvel.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Title: The Kelly Clarkson Show
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
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Title: When They See Us
Character: Deloris Wise
Released: May 31, 2019
Type: TV
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.
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Title: The Masked Singer
Character: Self - Guest Panelist
Released: January 2, 2019
Type: TV
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
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Title: The Masked Singer
Character: Self - Guest Host
Released: January 2, 2019
Type: TV
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
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Title: The Rookie
Character: Simone Clark
Released: October 16, 2018
Type: TV
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
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Title: A Million Little Things
Character: Gloria
Released: September 26, 2018
Type: TV
A group of friends from Boston who feel stuck in life experience an unexpected wake-up call after one of their friends dies unexpectedly.
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Title: A.P. Bio
Character: Kim
Released: February 1, 2018
Type: TV
When disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin loses out on his dream job, he is forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, and work as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher.
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Downsizing
Title: Downsizing
Character: Leisureland Salesperson
Released: December 22, 2017
Type: Movie
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
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Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Title: Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Character: Herself
Released: December 14, 2017
Type: Movie
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in this third annual music and variety special.
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Title: Drop the Mic
Character: Self
Released: October 24, 2017
Type: TV
Based on a popular segment on "The Late Late Show With James Corden" and emceed by rapper-actor Method Man and model Hailey Baldwin, "Drop the Mic" invites celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports, and pop culture to compete in rap battles. Episodes feature four players in head-to-head battles, creating moments packed with lyrical creativity and "Did you hear that?" moments. Studio audience votes determine the mic-dropping winner of each battle.
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Title: Claws
Character: Desna
Released: June 11, 2017
Type: TV
Follow the life and crimes of five diverse and treacherous manicurists working at the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, where there is a lot more going on than silk wraps and pedicures.
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Title: Speechless
Character: Kiki
Released: September 21, 2016
Type: TV
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
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Title: The $100,000 Pyramid
Character: Self
Released: June 27, 2016
Type: TV
In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be included in said answer, or synonymous. For instance, if the answer is “Things That Bounce”, clues would be “Po-Go Sticks”, “Kangaroos”, “Basketballs”, etc. To add to the challenge, the contestant who is giving the clues has their hands strapped to their chair, so they’re unable to gesture in order to help the guessing process.
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Title: Match Game
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: June 26, 2016
Type: TV
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
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Title: Chelsea
Character: Self
Released: May 11, 2016
Type: TV
It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style.
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Title: Angie Tribeca
Character: Pandora
Released: January 17, 2016
Type: TV
Lone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives investigate the most serious cases, from the murder of a ventriloquist to a rash of baker suicides.
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Title: Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2015
Type: TV
Taraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials.
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Title: Scream Queens
Character: Denise Hemphill
Released: September 22, 2015
Type: TV
The super-charged comedy-horror series is a modern take on the classic whodunit with a killer cast. 
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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Title: Celebrity Family Feud
Character: Self
Released: June 21, 2015
Type: TV
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
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Selma
Title: Selma
Character: Richie Jean Jackson
Released: December 25, 2014
Type: Movie
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
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Walk of Shame
Title: Walk of Shame
Character: Bus Driver
Released: May 2, 2014
Type: Movie
A reporter's dream of becoming a news anchor is compromised after a one-night stand leaves her stranded in downtown L.A. without a phone, car, ID or money - and only 8 hours to make it to the most important job interview of her life.
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Title: Bad Teacher
Released: April 24, 2014
Type: TV
An always inappropriate, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless.
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Title: Getting On
Character: Didi Ortley
Released: November 24, 2013
Type: TV
Set in a geriatric extended care wing of a down-at-the-heels hospital, Getting On follows put-upon nurses, anxious doctors and administrators as they struggle with the darkly comic, brutally honest and quietly compassionate realities of caring for the elderly.
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Title: Masters of Sex
Character: Louise Bell
Released: September 29, 2013
Type: TV
William Masters and Virginia Johnson are real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a midwestern teaching hospital to the cover of Time magazine and multiple appearances on Johnny Carson's couch. He is a brilliant scientist out of touch with his own feelings, and she is a single working mother ahead of her time. The series chronicles their unusual lives, romance, and unlikely pop culture trajectory.
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Nurse 3-D
Title: Nurse 3-D
Character: Regina
Released: September 28, 2013
Type: Movie
Abby Russell, a beautiful, dedicated nurse with a sinister side, has a secret life in which she targets and punishes dishonest men.
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Title: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Character: Debbie
Released: September 17, 2013
Type: TV
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
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Title: Hollywood Game Night
Character: Self
Released: July 11, 2013
Type: TV
Two contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they play party games with some of their favorite celebrities and compete for the chance to win up to $25,000.
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Trust Me
Title: Trust Me
Character: Angie
Released: April 20, 2013
Type: Movie
In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.
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Title: The Mindy Project
Character: Dr. Jean Fishman
Released: September 25, 2012
Type: TV
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.
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Title: Ben and Kate
Character: Roz
Released: September 25, 2012
Type: TV
Ben and Kate are a pair of odd-couple siblings - one, a responsible single mom; the other, an exuberant dreamer - who reunite to help raise Kate's daughter.
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Title: The Soul Man
Character: Lolli Ballentine
Released: June 20, 2012
Type: TV
R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.
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Title: Conan
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2010
Type: TV
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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Title: The Cleveland Show
Released: September 27, 2009
Type: TV
The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.
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Title: Modern Family
Character: Joan
Released: September 23, 2009
Type: TV
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
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G-Force
Title: G-Force
Character: Rosalita
Released: July 24, 2009
Type: Movie
A team of trained secret agent animals, guinea pigs Darwin, Hurley, Juarez, Blaster, mole Speckles, and fly Mooch takes on a mission for the US government to stop evil Leonard Saber, who plans to destroy the world with household appliances. But the government shuts them down and they are sentenced to a pet shop. Can they escape to defeat the villain and save the world?
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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The Proposal
Title: The Proposal
Character: Stewardess (uncredited)
Released: June 1, 2009
Type: Movie
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
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Title: RuPaul's Drag Race
Character: Self - Judge
Released: February 2, 2009
Type: TV
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
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Not Easily Broken
Title: Not Easily Broken
Character: Michelle
Released: January 9, 2009
Type: Movie
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Title: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
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Title: Gary Unmarried
Released: September 24, 2008
Type: TV
A recently divorced couple shares custody of their two children while starting new relationships.
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Title: Gary Unmarried
Character: Charleen
Released: September 24, 2008
Type: TV
A recently divorced couple shares custody of their two children while starting new relationships.
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Title: Do Not Disturb
Character: Rhonda
Released: September 10, 2008
Type: TV
Set in one of New York City's hottest hotels, Do Not Disturb follows the behind the scenes antics of The Inn. Recently named one of New York City's "10 Best Places to Stay," The Inn is the place to be, with the top clientele and staff.
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Title: Match Game
Character: Panelist
Released: July 22, 2008
Type: TV
Match Game is a game show that was in development to air on TBS. It was to be a new version of the classic Match Game. A pilot was filmed with host Andrew Daly and panelists including Scott Thompson, Norm MacDonald and Sarah Silverman, but the series was not picked up by TBS, and the pilot has never been aired.
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Horton Hears a Who!
Title: Horton Hears a Who!
Character: Miss Yelp (voice)
Released: March 3, 2008
Type: Movie
The classic and beloved story from Dr. Seuss is now a CG animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the makers of the Ice Age films. An imaginative elephant named Horton (Jim Carrey) hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, which thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle! Jim Carrey and Steve Carell lead an all-star cast in bringing this wonderful family picture to life!
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Cook-Off!
Title: Cook-Off!
Character: Ladybug Briggs
Released: November 17, 2007
Type: Movie
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
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Reno 911! Reno's Most Wanted Uncensored
Title: Reno 911! Reno's Most Wanted Uncensored
Released: February 27, 2007
Type: Movie
Reno's most dysfunctional team of law enforcement officials demonstrates their most outrageous antics in this selection of fan-favorite episodes. Join the mentally deranged crew of sheriff's deputies on a hilarious and politically incorrect ride. A zany cast including Thomas Lennon, Cedric Yarbrough, Kerri Kenney and Niecy Nash doles out a truly unique form of justice on the stranger side of this Nevada community.
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Reno 911!: Miami
Title: Reno 911!: Miami
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams
Released: February 23, 2007
Type: Movie
A rag-tag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a national police convention in Miami Beach during spring break. Based on the Comedy Central series.
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Code Name: The Cleaner
Title: Code Name: The Cleaner
Character: Jacuzzi
Released: January 5, 2007
Type: Movie
Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.
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Title: The Boondocks
Released: November 6, 2005
Type: TV
When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.
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Title: Minoriteam
Released: November 6, 2005
Type: TV
Minoriteam is an animated television series on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. The pilot episode premiered on November 6, 2005. The series officially started on March 20, 2006, and ended on July 24, 2006, with a total of 20 episodes, over the course of one season. Minoriteam stars a team of five superheroes, each one having his own racial or ethnic stereotype. They join forces to fight against discrimination, such as The White Shadow, Racist Frankenstein and The Corporate Ladder. The Minoriteam is made up of Non-Stop, an Arab convenience-store owner who cannot be shot. El Jefe, a Mexican that fights crime with a leaf blower. Dr. Wang, an Asian human calculator and the leader of the team. Fasto, the fastest man that ever was. Lastly, Jewcano, a man with the powers of the Jewish faith and a volcano.
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Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie
Title: Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie
Character: Mama Robin (voice)
Released: October 17, 2005
Type: Movie
Everybody loves the Easter Bunny. Everybody, that is, except the evil Irontail, who wanted the job of Easter Bunny for himself- but lost out to Peter Cottontail. A generation later, Irontail is back to take his revenge, teaming up with the ice-cold Jackie Frost in a devious plot to plunge the world into permanent winter.Now it's up to Peter Cottontail's son, Junior, to save the day. Away from home for the first time, Junior joins forces with Flutter, a "flight-challenged" bird, and Munch, a mouse who never met a meal she didn't like. Together, these three unlikely kid heroes set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, they'll test their friendship, travel to the edge of the Earth, and uncover the secret of the Clocks of the Seasons.
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Title: My Name Is Earl
Character: Rhonda Gibbs
Released: September 20, 2005
Type: TV
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Guess Who
Title: Guess Who
Character: Naomi
Released: March 25, 2005
Type: Movie
When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail - he's white.
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Title: American Dad!
Character: Lorraine (voice)
Released: February 6, 2005
Type: TV
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
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Title: American Dad!
Character: Patty LaBelle (voice)
Released: February 6, 2005
Type: TV
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
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Title: American Dad!
Character: Angel (voice)
Released: February 6, 2005
Type: TV
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
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Hair Show
Title: Hair Show
Character: Debra
Released: October 17, 2004
Type: Movie
Peaches, a hair stylist from Baltimore, and her estranged sister, Angela, the owner of an upscale salon in Beverly Hills, get reacquainted when Peaches decides to attend a celebration for Angela in LA. The reunion is bittersweet and worsens when Angela finds out that Peaches is on the run from the IRS and has only a few days to pay $50,000 in back taxes. After some hilarious moments and passionate exchanges, the two sisters join forces to fight off a pesky rival salon owner Marcella and save Peaches from her troubles by competing for a lucrative cash prize and bragging rights at the city's annual hair show. BEAUTY SHOP proves that blood and family run thicker than water.
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Title: Kid Notorious
Character: Tollie Mae (voice)
Released: October 22, 2003
Type: TV
Kid Notorious is an animated television series that aired for nine weeks on Comedy Central and is currently running on the UK version of Adult Swim. It starred Hollywood film producer Robert Evans as himself. Episode plots were often bizarre and absurdist in nature, featuring Evans as a James Bond type character. Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash also appeared on the show as himself. The show was directed by Pete Michels.
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Title: Clean House
Released: September 3, 2003
Type: TV
Clean House is a home makeover and interior design television show, originally broadcast in 2003 which has aired 9 seasons of programs on the Style Network. Currently hosted by Tempestt Bledsoe and formerly hosted by Niecy Nash, the show brings a four-person cleanup-and-renovation crew to the homes of families to clean up clutter. In 2010, Nash announced that she would be leaving the series, though it will continue on without her. Her final episode aired on December 1, 2010. Later that month, the Style Network confirmed that former Cosby Show cast member Tempestt Bledsoe will take over as host. Her first episode aired on January 26, 2011. As of 2013, the show has believed to have been canceled due to low ratings after Nash's departure.
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Title: Reno 911!
Character: Deputy Raineesha Williams
Released: July 23, 2003
Type: TV
This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
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Malibu's Most Wanted
Title: Malibu's Most Wanted
Character: Gladys
Released: April 10, 2003
Type: Movie
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
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Title: That's So Raven
Character: Madame Cassandra / Shirley
Released: January 17, 2003
Type: TV
No ordinary teenager; Raven Baxter can see glimpses of the future! Watch her schemes and misadventures as she enlists the help of friends, including best friends Eddie and Chelsea, to change life's little outcomes. Raven's younger brother, Cory, is obsessed with money and creates get-rich-quick schemes to try to earn cash.
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Title: Presidio Med
Released: September 24, 2002
Type: TV
Presidio Med is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from September 2002, to January 2003. The series centers on a San Francisco hospital. It was created by John Wells and Lydia Woodward, who also created ER.
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Title: Half & Half
Character: Carla
Released: September 23, 2002
Type: TV
Half & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship. The series is set in San Francisco. It was the second-most-watched show on UPN's Monday night line-up and fourth overall on the network. The show was on The CW's first draft line-up in March 2006, but due to several circumstances—including The CW's contractual obligation to pick up Reba, the uncancelling of All of Us, and the pick-up of the Girlfriends spin-off The Game—Half & Half was left off the final Fall 2006 schedule and ended production. The series has aired in reruns on Global TV in Canada, Trouble in the UK and in local syndication in the United States. It also airs in the United States on TV One.
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Title: Monk
Character: Varla Davis
Released: July 12, 2002
Type: TV
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.
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Title: The Bernie Mac Show
Character: Benita
Released: November 14, 2001
Type: TV
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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Title: Reba
Released: October 5, 2001
Type: TV
After her dentist husband of 20 years leaves her for his dental hygienist, Reba Hart's seemingly perfect world is turned upside down.​
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Title: One on One
Released: September 3, 2001
Type: TV
A sportscaster becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter, Breanna, moves in with him.
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Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character: Snuff Film Processor
Released: October 6, 2000
Type: TV
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
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Title: Girlfriends
Released: September 11, 2000
Type: TV
The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.
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The Bachelor
Title: The Bachelor
Character: African-American Bride
Released: November 5, 1999
Type: Movie
Jimmie is seeing his single friends get married one by one. He isn't too worried until his girlfriend Anne catches the bouquet at his friend Marco's wedding. Suddenly, his wild mustang days are numbered. He finally decides to propose to her, but he sticks his foot in his mouth and botches the proposal. Being insulted by the defeatist proposal, Anne leaves town on an assignment. After she's gone, he finds out that his recently-deceased grandfather's will stipulates that he gets nothing of a multi-million dollar fortune unless he's married by 6:05pm on his 30th birthday: tomorrow! Not being able to find Anne, Jimmie begins backtracking through his past girlfriends to find a wife.
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Title: Time of Your Life
Released: October 25, 1999
Type: TV
Sarah Reeves Merrin adjusts to her new job and new life in New York City, while trying to learn more about her biological parents.
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Title: Popular
Released: September 29, 1999
Type: TV
Brooke McQueen, a popular cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High School, and Sam McPherson, the editor of the school paper, are polar opposites. When their single parents unexpectedly meet and get engaged, Brooke and Sam have to deal with their new situation on top of regular teenage girl problems.
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Title: Judging Amy
Character: Officer Letitia Sitz
Released: September 19, 1999
Type: TV
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
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Cookie's Fortune
Title: Cookie's Fortune
Character: Wanda Carter
Released: March 24, 1999
Type: Movie
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
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Title: Family Guy
Character: Sheila (voice)
Released: January 31, 1999
Type: TV
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Boys on the Side
Title: Boys on the Side
Character: Woman at Diner
Released: February 3, 1995
Type: Movie
After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.
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Title: ER
Character: Judith Anderson
Released: September 19, 1994
Type: TV
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
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Title: Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1981
Type: TV
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Title: Grotesquerie
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
A new horror drama series from Ryan Murphy
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Title: Pretty/Handsome
Character: Regina
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
A married gynecologist, father of two sons, slowly comes to terms with the fact that he wants to undergo sexual reassignment surgery.