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Niecy Nash Isn't Just a Comedy Queen – These 21 Roles Prove She's the Whole Package
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Although Niecy Nash has been in the business since 1995 – with appearances in Boys on the Side and on Party of Five – her first claim to fame was as the host of the Style Network’s Clean House from 2003 to 2010. As an actress, she’s made a name for herself in the field of comedy with the absolutely iconic Deputy Raineesha Williams from Reno 911!, the fabulous Desna Simms from Claws, and my personal favorite, Denise Hemphill from Scream Queens. Let’s be real: Denise was the highlight of that second season and her character should’ve absolutely had a better ending. In recent years, though, Nash has been making headway in the drama department, with roles in Ava DuVernay‘s Selma as civil rights activist Richie Jean Jackson and as Delores Wise on DuVernay’s miniseries When They See Us. You can see some of her best roles ahead.
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Niecy Nash as the Host of Clean House (2003-2010)
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Niecy Nash as Gladys in Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
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Niecy Nash as Deputy Raineesha Williams on Reno 911! (2003-2009, 2020-Present)
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Niecy Nash as Benita on The Bernie Mac Show (2003-2005)
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Niecy Nash as Deputy Raineesha Williams in Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
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Niecy Nash as Rhonda on Do Not Disturb (2008)
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Niecy Nash as Michelle in Not Easily Broken (2009)
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Niecy Nash as Janet on The Cleveland Show (2010)
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Niecy Nash as Herself on Leave It to Niecy (2011)
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Niecy Nash as Lolli Ballantine on The Soul Man (2012-2016)
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Niecy Nash as Dr. Jean Fishman on The Mindy Project (2014)
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Niecy Nash as Richie Jean Jackson in Selma (2014)
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Niecy Nash as Denise Hemphill on Scream Queens (2015–2016)
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Niecy Nash as Louise Bell on Masters of Sex (2016)
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Niecy Nash as Leisureland Salesperson in Downsizing (2017)
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Niecy Nash as Desna Simms on Claws (2017-Present)
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Niecy Nash as Delores Wise on When They See Us (2019)
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