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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 53 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of One Night Stay
One Night Stay
Essence Atkins was 51 in One Night Stay as 'April'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 2024
Poster of A Screenshot to Santa
A Screenshot to Santa
Essence Atkins was 51 in A Screenshot to Santa as 'Natalie Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 2023
Poster of The Noel Diary
The Noel Diary
Essence Atkins was 50 in The Noel Diary as 'Noel Hayden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2022
Poster of Angie's Cure
Angie's Cure
Essence Atkins was 50 in Angie's Cure as 'Sheila Hart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Coins Forever
Coins Forever
Essence Atkins was 49 in Coins Forever as 'Madison Morris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 2021
Poster of Open
Open
Essence Atkins was 48 in Open as 'Wren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 2020
Poster of Coins for Love
Coins for Love
Essence Atkins was 48 in Coins for Love as 'Madison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 19 2020
Poster of Illicit
Illicit
Essence Atkins was 48 in Illicit as 'Nadine'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2020
Poster of Same Difference
Same Difference
Essence Atkins was 47 in Same Difference as 'Tonya / Shauna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of Coins for Christmas
Coins for Christmas
Essence Atkins was 46 in Coins for Christmas as 'Madison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 2018
Poster of Battle Scars
Battle Scars
Essence Atkins was 45 in Battle Scars as 'Elsie Ramirez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2017
Poster of Girlfriends Getaway 2
Girlfriends Getaway 2
Essence Atkins was 43 in Girlfriends Getaway 2 as 'Lauren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 2015
Poster of Light Girls
Light Girls
Essence Atkins was 42 in Light Girls as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2015
Poster of My Other Mother
My Other Mother
Essence Atkins was 42 in My Other Mother as 'Candy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of Girlfriends' Getaway
Girlfriends' Getaway
Essence Atkins was 42 in Girlfriends' Getaway as 'Lauren'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Holiday Road Trip
Holiday Road Trip
Essence Atkins was 41 in Holiday Road Trip as 'Clara'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 2013
Poster of A Haunted House
A Haunted House
Essence Atkins was 40 in A Haunted House as 'Keisha'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 2012
Poster of Dysfunctional Friends
Dysfunctional Friends
Essence Atkins was 39 in Dysfunctional Friends as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2012
Poster of The Bachelor Party
The Bachelor Party
Essence Atkins was 38 in The Bachelor Party as 'Michelle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of N-Secure
N-Secure
Essence Atkins was 38 in N-Secure as 'Robin Joyner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid
Essence Atkins was 37 in Preacher's Kid as 'Peaches'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2010
Poster of Dance Flick
Dance Flick
Essence Atkins was 37 in Dance Flick as 'Charity'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 2009
Poster of Love for Sale
Love for Sale
Essence Atkins was 36 in Love for Sale as 'Candace'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Looking Through Lillian
Looking Through Lillian
Essence Atkins was 30 in Looking Through Lillian as 'Andrea'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2002
Poster of How High
How High
Essence Atkins was 29 in How High as 'Jamie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001
Poster of Nikita Blues
Nikita Blues
Essence Atkins was 28 in Nikita Blues
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Love Song
Love Song
Essence Atkins was 28 in Love Song as 'Toni'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Essence Atkins was 19 in Sunday in Paris as 'Allison Chase'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1991

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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Essence Atkins was 50+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Carol's Second Act
Carol's Second Act
Essence Atkins was 47+ in Carol's Second Act as 'Kathleen'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Essence Atkins was 47+ in Family Reunion as 'Maureen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 10 2019
Poster of Ambitions
Ambitions
Essence Atkins was 47+ in Ambitions as 'Amara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 18 2019
Poster of Marlon
Marlon
Essence Atkins was 45+ in Marlon as 'Ashley Wayne'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 02 2010
Poster of The Class
The Class
Essence Atkins was 34+ in The Class
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Love, Inc.
Love, Inc.
Essence Atkins was 33+ in Love, Inc.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of House
House
Essence Atkins was 32+ in House as 'Greta Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Essence Atkins was 30+ in Half & Half as 'Dee Dee Thorne'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Smart Guy
Smart Guy
Essence Atkins was 25+ in Smart Guy as 'Yvette Henderson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Malibu Shores
Malibu Shores
Essence Atkins was 24+ in Malibu Shores
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Essence Atkins was 23+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Essence Atkins was 23+ in MADtv as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Essence Atkins was 22+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Essence Atkins was 19+ in Sunday in Paris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Essence Atkins was 17+ in Family Matters as 'Becky'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984