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Malinda Williams Biography

Birth Name:Malinda Williams

Birth Place:Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Does charity work with Black Girls Rock!, Take Wings and the Chrysalis Foundations
  • Nominated three straight years starting in 2003 for an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Tracy Van Adams in "Soul Food․"
  • Recognized for her movie roles as Erica Wright in "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and Young Alicia in "The Wood," and played the role of Tracy "Bird" Van Adams on the TV series "Soul Food․"
  • Started her own line of lingerie entitled Modern Goddess
  • Appeared in the music video for "Shorty Wanna Ride" by Young Buck

Awards

  • 2000Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Actress: nominated
  • 2003Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012Grand Jury Prize-Best Performance by an Actor (Male or Female): winner