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Kellita Smith Biography

Birth Name:Kellita Smith

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Did a PSA for the internet campaign One Billion Women Rising and is a supporter of breast cancer research and awareness
  • In 2003, she was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for her work on "The Bernie Mac Show․"
  • Won the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress fro her work on the play "Feelings․"
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "In Living Color" in 1993
  • Got her big break in acting when she was cast in the play "Tell It Like It Tiz․"
  • Best known for her role as Wanda McCullough in "The Bernie Mac Show" and as First Lady Katherine Johnson in "The First Family․"
  • Often takes on the role of characters who are working professionals

Awards

  • 2003Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated