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Essence Atkins

Bio: Essence Uhura Atkins (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for the roles of Dee Dee Thorne on the UPN sitcom Half & Half and as Yvette Henderson on the The WB sitcom Smart Guy
Born: Mon, Feb 07 1972
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Essence Atkins is 52 years old
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Poster of One Night Stay
One Night Stay
Essence Atkins was
51 in One Night Stay
as 'April'.
Thu, Jan 04 2024
Poster of The Noel Diary
The Noel Diary
Essence Atkins was
50 in The Noel Diary
as 'Noel Hayden'.
Thu, Nov 24 2022
Poster of Angie's Cure
Angie's Cure
Essence Atkins was
50 in Angie's Cure
as 'Sheila Hart'.
Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Coins Forever
Coins Forever
Essence Atkins was
49 in Coins Forever
as 'Madison Morris'.
Thu, Oct 14 2021
Poster of Open
Open
Essence Atkins was
48 in Open
as 'Wren'.
Sat, Dec 12 2020
Poster of Coins for Love
Coins for Love
Essence Atkins was
48 in Coins for Love
as 'Madison'.
Sun, Jul 19 2020
Poster of Illicit
Illicit
Essence Atkins was
48 in Illicit
as 'Nadine'.
Fri, May 01 2020
Poster of Same Difference
Same Difference
Essence Atkins was
47 in Same Difference
as 'Tonya / Shauna'.
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of Coins for Christmas
Coins for Christmas
Essence Atkins was
46 in Coins for Christmas
as 'Madison'.
Sun, Dec 16 2018
Poster of Battle Scars
Battle Scars
Essence Atkins was
45 in Battle Scars
as 'Elsie Ramirez'.
Fri, Jul 14 2017
Poster of Girlfriends Getaway 2
Girlfriends Getaway 2
Essence Atkins was
43 in Girlfriends Getaway 2
as 'Lauren'.
Sat, Aug 29 2015
Poster of Light Girls
Light Girls
Essence Atkins was
42 in Light Girls
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 19 2015
Poster of My Other Mother
My Other Mother
Essence Atkins was
42 in My Other Mother
as 'Candy'.
Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of Girlfriends' Getaway
Girlfriends' Getaway
Essence Atkins was
42 in Girlfriends' Getaway
as 'Lauren'.
Wed, Sep 03 2014
Poster of A Haunted House 2
A Haunted House 2
Essence Atkins was
42 in A Haunted House 2
as 'Kisha'.
Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Holiday Road Trip
Holiday Road Trip
Essence Atkins was
41 in Holiday Road Trip
as 'Clara'.
Sun, Dec 01 2013
Poster of My Sister's Wedding
My Sister's Wedding
Essence Atkins was
41 in My Sister's Wedding
as 'Tandy'.
Tue, Nov 12 2013
Poster of Act Like You Love Me
Act Like You Love Me
Essence Atkins was
41 in Act Like You Love Me
as 'Kelly Lofton'.
Tue, Aug 06 2013
Poster of A Haunted House
A Haunted House
Essence Atkins was
40 in A Haunted House
as 'Keisha'.
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward
Essence Atkins was
40 in From This Day Forward
as 'Patrice'.
Sat, May 12 2012
Poster of Dysfunctional Friends
Dysfunctional Friends
Essence Atkins was
39 in Dysfunctional Friends
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Feb 03 2012
Poster of The Bachelor Party
The Bachelor Party
Essence Atkins was
38 in The Bachelor Party
as 'Michelle'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of N-Secure
N-Secure
Essence Atkins was
38 in N-Secure
as 'Robin Joyner'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid
Essence Atkins was
37 in Preacher's Kid
as 'Peaches'.
Fri, Jan 29 2010
Poster of Dance Flick
Dance Flick
Essence Atkins was
37 in Dance Flick
as 'Charity'.
Fri, May 22 2009
Poster of Love for Sale
Love for Sale
Essence Atkins was
36 in Love for Sale
as 'Candace'.
Sat, Feb 09 2008
Poster of Love and Other Four Letter Words
Love and Other Four Letter Words
Essence Atkins was
34 in Love and Other Four Letter Words
as 'Roxanne'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Deliver Us from Eva
Deliver Us from Eva
Essence Atkins was
31 in Deliver Us from Eva
as 'Kareenah Dandridge'.
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Looking Through Lillian
Looking Through Lillian
Essence Atkins was
30 in Looking Through Lillian
as 'Andrea'.
Thu, Feb 28 2002
Poster of How High
How High
Essence Atkins was
29 in How High
as 'Jamie'.
Fri, Dec 21 2001
Poster of Nikita Blues
Nikita Blues
Essence Atkins was
28 in Nikita Blues
Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Love Song
Love Song
Essence Atkins was
28 in Love Song
as 'Toni'.
Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Essence Atkins was
19 in Sunday in Paris
as 'Allison Chase'.
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of A Screenshot to Santa
A Screenshot to Santa
Essence Atkins will be
52+ in A Screenshot to Santa
as 'Natalie Ferguson'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Poppa's House
Poppa's House
Essence Atkins was
52+ in Poppa's House
as 'Ivy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 2024
Poster of Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50
Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50
Essence Atkins was
51+ in Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 15 2023
Poster of The Company You Keep
The Company You Keep
Essence Atkins was
51+ in The Company You Keep
as 'Prostitute'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2023
Poster of Carol's Second Act
Carol's Second Act
Essence Atkins was
47+ in Carol's Second Act
as 'Kathleen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Essence Atkins was
47+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Chef Rayna, Hannah'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Essence Atkins was
47+ in Family Reunion
as 'Maureen'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 10 2019
Poster of Ambitions
Ambitions
Essence Atkins was
47+ in Ambitions
as 'Amara'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 18 2019
Poster of Marlon
Marlon
Essence Atkins was
45+ in Marlon
as 'Ashley Wayne'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 16 2017
Poster of Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?
Essence Atkins was
38+ in Are We There Yet?
as 'Suzanne Kingston-Persons'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 02 2010
Poster of The Class
The Class
Essence Atkins was
34+ in The Class
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Love, Inc.
Love, Inc.
Essence Atkins was
33+ in Love, Inc.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of House
House
Essence Atkins was
32+ in House
as 'Greta Cooper'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Essence Atkins was
30+ in Half & Half
as 'Dee Dee Thorne'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Essence Atkins was
28+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Renee Holcomb'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Smart Guy
Smart Guy
Essence Atkins was
25+ in Smart Guy
as 'Yvette Henderson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 26 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Essence Atkins was
24+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as 'Marnie'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Malibu Shores
Malibu Shores
Essence Atkins was
24+ in Malibu Shores
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Essence Atkins was
23+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Essence Atkins was
23+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Under One Roof
Under One Roof
Essence Atkins was
23+ in Under One Roof
as 'Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Essence Atkins was
22+ in The Parent 'Hood
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Essence Atkins was
22+ in The Wayans Bros.
as 'Nina'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
Essence Atkins was
21+ in The John Larroquette Show
as 'Jocelyn'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Essence Atkins was
21+ in Saved by the Bell: The College Years
as ', Danielle Marks'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 22 1993
Poster of Here and Now
Here and Now
Essence Atkins was
20+ in Here and Now
as 'Khalilia'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Essence Atkins was
19+ in Sunday in Paris
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Essence Atkins was
17+ in Family Matters
as 'Becky'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Essence Atkins was
12+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Paula Young'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984