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Kim Coles Biography

Birth Name:Kim Coles

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Inspires people to discover their true gifts using a combination of inspirational speaking and comedy in a program of workshops, speaking engagements, live events and products called "Open the G․I․F․T․S․"
  • Her notable impressions include actress Robin Givens, actress Marla Gibbs, rapper Cheryl "Salt" James and actress Downtown Julie Brown
  • Often wears sequined designer dresses during her stand-up comedy routines, which capitalize on her outrageous sense of humor and wit
  • Has appeared on many comedy television series, most substantially as Synclaire on "Living Single" and an original cast member on the sketch comedy show "In Living Color․"
  • Became the first female primetime game show host in history when she hosted "Pay It O!" on BET
  • When she was in college, she entered a beauty contest and used a comedy routine making fun of beauty pageants as her talent exhibition
  • Wrote a book called "I'm Free, But It Will Cost You․"

Awards

  • 1996Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2001Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated