ESSENCE ATKINS
Essence Atkins
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 7, 1972
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Essence Uhura Atkins (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for the roles of Dee Dee Thorne on the UPN sitcom Half & Half and as Yvette Henderson on the The WB sitcom Smart Guy. She is currently starring in the TV series Are We There Yet? as Suzanne Kingston-Persons.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
He Wasn't Man EnoughMonica
2024·
After MidnightSelf
2024·
Poppa's HouseDr. Ivy Reed
2024·
Queens of ChristmasNancy
2024·
One Night StayApril
2023·
The Company You KeepProstitute
Self
Natalie Ferguson
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
2022·
The Noel DiaryNoel Hayden
2022·
Angie's CureSheila Hart
2021·
Coins ForeverMadison Morris
2020·
Behind Her FaithSelf
2020·
Coins for LoveMadison Morris
2020·
OpenWren
2020·
IllicitNadine
2019·
First Wives ClubMaxine Hart
2019·
Carol's Second ActKathleen
2019·
Family ReunionMaureen
2019·
AmbitionsAmara
Hannah, Chef Rayna
2019·
Same DifferenceTonya / Shauna
2018·
Coins for ChristmasMadison Morris
2017·
MarlonAshley Wayne
2017·
Battle ScarsElsie Ramirez
Lauren
2015·
Light GirlsSelf
2014·
My Other MotherCandy
2014·
Girlfriends' GetawayLauren
2014·
A Haunted House 2Kisha
2013·
Holiday Road TripClara
2013·
Act Like You Love MeKelly Lofton
2013·
My Sister's WeddingTandy
2013·
A Haunted HouseKeisha
Patrice
Alice
2011·
The Bachelor PartyMichelle
2010·
Are We There Yet?Suzanne Kingston-Persons
2010·
Preacher's KidPeaches
2010·
N-SecureRobin Joyner
2009·
Dance FlickCharity
2008·
Love for SaleCandace
Roxanne
2006·
The Class2005·
Love, Inc.Renee
2004·
HouseGreta Cooper
2003·
Deliver Us from EvaKareenah Dandridge
2002·
Half & HalfDee Dee Thorne
Andrea
2001·
Nikita Blues2001·
How HighJamie
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmRenee Holcomb
2000·
Love SongToni
1997·
Smart GuyYvette Henderson
Marnie
1996·
Malibu Shores1996·
MoeshaPiper Davis
1995·
Under One RoofCharlotte 'Charlie' Langston
1995·
MADtvSelf
1995·
The Parent 'Hood1995·
The Wayans Bros.Nina
Jocelyn
Danielle Marks
1992·
Here and NowKhalilia
1991·
Sunday in ParisAllison Chase
1989·
Family MattersBecky
1984·
The Cosby ShowPaula Young
Production
2020·
Christmas DilemmaDirector