Niecy Nash-Betts

American actress, comedian, and television host celebrated for her versatility across comedy, drama, and live entertainment over a career spanning three decades.

What do we know about Niecy Nash-Betts?

Here are the key biographical details about Niecy Nash-Betts:

  • Name: Niecy Nash-Betts
  • Also Known As: Niecy Nash, Niecy Nash Betts, Carol Denise Betts
  • Date of Birth: February 23, 1970
  • Place of Birth: Palmdale, California, USA
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Producer

Who is Niecy Nash-Betts?

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.

What is Niecy Nash-Betts known for?

With over 125 credits spanning film and television, Niecy Nash-Betts's most recognized works include:

  • The Proposal (2009, Movie)
  • Family Guy (1999, TV Series)
  • Downsizing (2017, Movie)
  • Love, Death & Robots (2019, TV Series)
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013, TV Series)
  • Horton Hears a Who! (2008, Movie)
  • Modern Family (2009, TV Series)
  • The Rookie (2018, TV Series)
  • DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022, TV Series)
  • American Dad! (2005, TV Series)

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