Essence Atkins
Biography
Essence Uhura Atkins, born February 7 1972 in New York City, New York, USA, is an American actress. She is female and is credited with 74 acting roles. Atkins is best known for portraying Dee Dee Thorne on the UPN sitcom Half & Half and Yvette Henderson on the The WB sitcom Smart Guy. She is currently starring as Suzanne Kingston‑Persons in the television series Are We There Yet?. In addition to her primary name, she is also listed as Esence Atkins and appears under the Arabic transliteration اسنس اتکینز. Her career has been documented in the TMDB database, which records her personal details and professional credits.
Career overview
Essence Atkins is an American actress. She has been involved in the acting profession, with a notable presence in television sitcoms. Atkins is known for her roles in UPN and The WB sitcoms.
She has appeared in multiple television shows, including Half & Half and Smart Guy. Atkins' work in these series has contributed to her recognition in the acting industry.
In addition to her work in television, Atkins has also been involved in other projects. She is currently starring in the TV series Are We There Yet? as Suzanne Kingston-Persons.
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- Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again (2026) as Evelyn
- He Wasn't Man Enough (2025) as Monica
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Poppa's House (2024) as Dr. Ivy Reed
- Queens of Christmas (2024) as Nancy
- One Night Stay (2024) as April
- The Company You Keep (2023) as Prostitute
- Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023) as Self
- A Screenshot to Santa (2023) as Natalie Ferguson
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Noel Diary (2022) as Noel Hayden
- Angie's Cure (2022) as Sheila Hart
- Coins Forever (2021) as Madison Morris
- Behind Her Faith (2020) as Self
- Illicit (2020) as Nadine
- Coins for Love (2020) as Madison Morris
- Christmas Dilemma (2020) Director
- Open (2020) as Wren
- Family Reunion (2019) as Maureen
- Ambitions (2019) as Amara
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Chef Rayna
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Hannah
- First Wives Club (2019) as Maxine Hart
- Carol's Second Act (2019) as Kathleen
- Same Difference (2019) as Tonya / Shauna
- Coins for Christmas (2018) as Madison Morris
- Marlon (2017) as Ashley Wayne
- Battle Scars (2017) as Elsie Ramirez
- The Great Indoors (2016) as Denise
- Light Girls (2015) as Self
- Girlfriends Getaway 2 (2015) as Lauren
- A Haunted House 2 (2014) as Kisha
- Girlfriends' Getaway (2014) as Lauren
- My Other Mother (2014) as Candy
- A Haunted House (2013) as Keisha
- My Sister's Wedding (2013) as Tandy
- Act Like You Love Me (2013) as Kelly Lofton
- Holiday Road Trip (2013) as Clara
- Dysfunctional Friends (2012) as Alice
- From This Day Forward (2012) as Patrice
- The Bachelor Party (2011) as Michelle
- Are We There Yet? (2010) as Suzanne Kingston-Persons
- N-Secure (2010) as Robin Joyner
- Preacher's Kid (2010) as Peaches
- The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a Story (2010) as Self
- The Preacher's Kid in Atlanta (2010) as Self
- Dance Flick (2009) as Charity
- Love for Sale (2008) as Candace
- Love and Other Four Letter Words (2007) as Roxanne
- The Class (2006)
- Love, Inc. (2005) as Renee
- House (2004) as Greta Cooper
- Deliver Us from Eva (2003) as Kareenah Dandridge
- Half & Half (2002) as Dee Dee Thorne
- Looking Through Lillian (2002) as Andrea
- How High (2001) as Jamie
- Nikita Blues (2001)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Renee Holcomb
- Love Song (2000) as Toni
- Smart Guy (1997) as Yvette Henderson
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Marnie
- Moesha (1996) as Piper Davis
- Malibu Shores (1996)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Nina
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- Under One Roof (1995) as Charlotte 'Charlie' Langston
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Jocelyn
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993)
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as Danielle Marks
- Here and Now (1992) as Khalilia
- Sunday in Paris (1991)
- Sunday in Paris (1991) as Allison Chase
- Family Matters (1989) as Becky
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Paula Young