Quick Facts
Born:
1972-02-07
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
72 Total Roles
Essence Atkins
Acting
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Biography
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. She is currently starring in the TV series Are We There Yet? as Suzanne Kingston-Persons.
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Known For
House
Greta Cooper
A Haunted House
Keisha
A Haunted House 2
Kisha
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Marnie
How High
Jamie
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Renee Holcomb
The Cosby Show
Paula Young
The Noel Diary
Noel Hayden
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again MOVIE | Evelyn |
| 2025 | He Wasn't Man Enough MOVIE | Monica |
| 2024 | Queens of Christmas MOVIE | Nancy |
| 2024 | Poppa's House TV | Dr. Ivy Reed |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self |
| 2024 | One Night Stay MOVIE | April |
| 2023 | A Screenshot to Santa MOVIE | Natalie Ferguson |
| 2023 | Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 TV | Self |
| 2023 | The Company You Keep TV | Prostitute |
| 2022 | The Noel Diary MOVIE | Noel Hayden |