Deidrie Nicole Maria Henry is a multifaceted American artist, renowned for her exceptional talent as a singer and actor, as well as her unwavering dedication to the civil rights movement.
Notably, she has garnered widespread recognition for her iconic role as "Annie the Popeye's Lady", serving as the long-standing commercial spokesperson for Popeye's Chicken.
Throughout her illustrious career, Deidrie has made a significant impact on the small screen, with impressive credits that include appearances in popular television shows such as MacGyver, Game of Silence, Criminal Minds, Justified, CSI, Bones, Ghost Whisperer, The Riches, Brothers and Sisters, E.R., Shark, Without A Trace, and NCIS.
On stage, she has consistently demonstrated her remarkable range, taking on lead roles in a diverse array of productions, including "Raisin in the Sun", "Streetcar Named Desire", "Yellowman", "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill", "The Ballad of Emmett Till", and numerous others.
Deidrie's impressive list of accolades includes the prestigious LA Tony Award for Best Actress, the NAACP Image Award, as well as honors from the Ovation Award, Backstage Garland Award, and the Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle Award.
