Kym Whitley
Biography
Kym Whitley is an American film and television actress and comedienne. She was born on June 7, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. Her birth name is listed as Kym Elizabeth Whitley, and she has also been known by the names Kim E. Whitley and Kim. Active in the acting profession, she has amassed 116 known credits. Her film work includes appearing alongside Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, and Tommy Davidson, where she reprised her film role as Honeybee.
Career overview
Kym Whitley is an American film and television actress and comedienne. Born on June 7, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States, she is also known by the names Kym Elizabeth Whitley, Kim E. Whitley, and Kim. Her professional career encompasses extensive work in film and television, with numerous acting credits to her name. Among her film involvements, she reprised her role as Honeybee alongside fellow actors Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, and Tommy Davidson, who returned as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, and Cream Corn.
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120 titles- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as Bessie
- Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025) as Self
- Re-Election (2025)
- Killing Mary Sue (2025) as Anita Koch
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Florynce Kennedy
- Act Your Age (2023) as Bernadette
- You People (2023) as Aunt Nadine
- Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) as Sister Betty
- Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! (2023) as Mrs. Paxton (voice)
- Pictionary (2022)
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Loot (2022) as Renee
- Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022) as Self
- The Wheel (2022) as Self - Expert
- Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth (2022) as Rhonda Jackson Lyon
- Puppy Bowl Presents: The Winter Games (2022) as Self
- The Upshaws (2021) as Althea
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Made for Love (2021) as Judiff
- Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump (2021) as Self
- Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Games (2021) as Self - Host
- Puppy Bowl Presents: The Summer Games (2021) as Self - Host
- #blackAF (2020) as Aunt Nadine
- Hubie Halloween (2020) as Farmer Louise
- David A. Arnold: Fat Ballerina (2020) as Herself - Announcer
- David A. Arnold: Fat Ballerina (2020) Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Christine
- The Weekend (2019) as Karen Barber
- Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment (2019) as Aunty Kathy
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- The Neighborhood (2018) as LaTonya
- Forever (2018) as Sharon
- Raven's Home (2017) as Tricia
- Marlon (2017) as Lovie
- Fist Fight (2017) as 911 Operator
- Long Shot (2017) as Self - Actress, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
- Fuller House (2016) as Mayor Boone
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Kocktails With Khloé (2016) as Self
- Master of None (2015) as Joyce
- My Big Fat Fabulous Life (2015) as Self - Host
- Light Girls (2015) as Self
- Silent No More (2015) as Ms. Carol
- Young & Hungry (2014) as Yolanda
- A Haunted House 2 (2014) as Church Lady
- Deal With It (2013) as Self
- Anything Is Possible (2013) as Ms. Kim
- Ticket to Vegas (2013) as Monik
- Baby Daddy (2012) as Margaret Jenson
- Steve Harvey (2012) as Self
- Black Dynamite (2012) as Honeybee
- Animal Practice (2012) as Juanita
- Sebastian (2012) as Roxanne
- C'mon Man (2012) as Herself
- C'mon Man (2012) as Self
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Shirley
- Rango (2011) as Melonee (voice)
- We Bought a Zoo (2011) as Cashier
- Let's Stay Together (2011)
- 35 and Ticking (2011) as Shavelle
- 35 and Ticking (2011) Executive Producer
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Jada
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- The Bay (2010) as Candice Lewis
- Group Sex (2010) as Tiffany
- Something Like A Business (2010) as Sasha
- School Pride (2010)
- Heaven Ain't Hard to Find (2010) as Sis. Hattie May
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- The Cleveland Show (2009) as Auntie Momma (voice)
- I Love You, Man (2009) as Female Co-Worker
- Sherri (2009)
- Black Dynamite (2009) as Honey Bee
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Black Administrator
- College Road Trip (2008) as Michelle
- The Hustle (2008) as Miss Tanya
- L.A. Dicks (2007) as Madame Opal
- 'Til Death (2006) as Tina
- Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006) as Ms.Attitude (voice)
- Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) as Ms.Attitude (voice)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Yvonne
- The Boondocks (2005)
- The Boondocks (2005) as Customer (voice)
- Love, Inc. (2005) as Arsenetta
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) as KostMart Training Leader Lucy
- The Perfect Man (2005) as Dolores
- The Golden Blaze (2005) as Mother Johnson (voice)
- The Salon (2005) as Lashaunna
- Along Came Polly (2004) as Gladys
- Up Against the 8 Ball (2004) as Mrs. Thompson
- Reno 911! (2003) as Kay Kay
- That's So Raven (2003) as Vicky Baxter
- Deliver Us from Eva (2003) as Ormandy
- Love Chronicles (2003) as Renee
- What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away (2002) as Ms. Wells
- One on One (2001) as Liza
- The Proud Family (2001) as Mamma (voice)
- My Wife and Kids (2001) as Wanda
- Baby Boy (2001) as Host
- House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute (2001) as Judy Harris - Jon Jon's Mom
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Monena
- Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000)
- Next Friday (2000) as Suga
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) as Party Guest
- A Private Affair (2000) as Cheryl
- Family Guy (1999) as Masseuse (voice)
- The Parkers (1999)
- Grown Ups (1999) as Kim
- Beverly Hood (1999) as Nola Washington
- Arli$$ (1996) as Susan Caldwell
- Moesha (1996) as Gertrude Lowe
- Sparks (1996) as Darice Mayberry
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Phyllis
- My Brother and Me (1994)
- Martin (1992) as Louisa
- Vinnie & Bobby (1992) as Glodine
- Married... with Children (1987) as Danielle
- Last Shop on Walnut as Darlene
- Break the Cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kym Whitley best known for?
Kym Whitley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), History of the World: Part II (2023), You People (2023), Pictionary (2022).
When and where was Kym Whitley born?
Kym Whitley was born on June 7, 1961 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Kym Whitley have?
Kym Whitley has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is Kym Whitley's background in cinema and television?
Kym Whitley is an American film and television actress and comedienne. She was born on June 7, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. Her birth name is listed as Kym Elizabeth Whitley, and she has also been known by the names Kim E. Whitley and Kim. Active in the acting profession, she has amassed 116 known cred...