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Essence Atkins Biography
Birth Name:Essence Uhura Atkins
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Her two children are Jeffery Atkins and Varro Ballair Mendez
- Married football player Jaime Mendez in September 2009
- Her debut on television came with two appearances on the "The Cosby Show․"
- Best known for portraying Dee Dee Thorn in the sitcom "Half & Half․"
- Her wedding menu was created by chef and television personality G․ Gavin
Awards
- 2005Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2011Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019Best Performance by an Actor-: winner
- 2019Best Performance by an Actor-: winner
- 2019Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated