Niecy Nash-Betts is a multifaceted American entertainer, born Carol Denise Ensley on February 23, 1970. She has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, showcasing her versatility through various roles in television and film.
Her most notable roles include Agent Simone Clark on The Rookie: Feds, Deputy Raineesha Williams on the Reno 911 franchise, Desna on Claws, Lolli Ballentine on The Soul Man, Glenda Cleveland on the Netflix series Dahmer, Dr. Jamie Ryan on Never Have I Ever, Flo Kennedy on Mrs. America, Deloris Wise on When They See Us, Denise Hemphill on Scream Queens, and Didi Ortley on Getting On.
In addition to her acting career, Niecy Nash-Betts has also ventured into hosting, having hosted the reality show Clean House and the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics! She has also guest hosted five episodes of The Masked Singer, Season 5, and appeared multiple times on the new Match Game.
Some of her most notable film roles include Gloria Williams in Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story, Richie Jean Jackson in Selma, Michelle in Not Easily Broken, and Naomi in Guess Who. She has also lent her voice to characters such as Rosalita in the film G-Force and Bertie on the series Agent Elvis.
Throughout her career, Niecy Nash-Betts has demonstrated her ability to adapt to various roles and genres, solidifying her position as a talented and accomplished actress, comedian, and television host.
