Niecy Nash
Biography
Niecy Nash-Betts, born Carol Denise Ensley on February 23, 1970, in Palmdale, California, is an American actress, comedian, television host, producer, and director. Professionally known as Niecy Nash-Betts, she is recognized for her extensive work in television and film. Beyond her acting career, she is a wife and mother. Her professional identity encompasses a wide range of roles across various media platforms, establishing her as a versatile figure in the entertainment industry. She is also identified as an LGBTQ+ advocate. With over 125 known acting credits, she has maintained a consistent presence in the industry for several decades, transitioning between comedic and dramatic performances throughout her career.
Career overview
Niecy Nash-Betts has built a diverse career as an actress, television host, and producer. She gained significant recognition for her role as Deputy Raineesha Williams in the Reno 911 franchise. Her television portfolio includes a variety of notable performances, such as Agent Simone Clark on The Rookie: Feds, Desna on Claws, Lolli Ballentine on The Soul Man, Glenda Cleveland in 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, Didi Ortley on Getting On, and a role in Grotesquerie. Her versatility is further demonstrated by her work in both comedic and dramatic projects.
In addition to her acting roles, Nash-Betts has served as a television host for the reality show Clean House and the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics!. Her hosting experience also includes guest hosting five episodes of the fifth season of The Masked Singer. Throughout her career, she has expanded her professional contributions to include producing and directing. With 125 known credits, her work spans multiple genres, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in television. Her career continues to evolve through her ongoing participation in various series and projects.
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- The Hunting Party (2025) as Erica Burke
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- All's Fair (2025) as Emerald Greene
- All's Fair (2025) Executive Producer
- Grotesquerie (2024) as Lois Tryon
- Grotesquerie (2024) Executive Producer
- Cosmetic Criminals (2024) as Agent Boudreaux
- Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter (2023) as Self
- Agent Elvis (2023) as Bertie (voice)
- Origin (2023) as Marion Wilkerson
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) as Glenda Cleveland
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as Simone Clark
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) Executive Producer
- Human Resources (2022) as Hope (voice)
- Reno 911! Defunded (2022) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- About Last Night (2022) as Self
- Beauty (2022) as Beauty's Mother
- Don't Forget the Lyrics! (2022) as Self - Host
- Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022) Executive Producer
- Secret Celebrity Renovation (2021) as Self
- Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon (2021) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon (2021) Executive Producer
- Never Have I Ever (2020) as Dr. Jamie Ryan
- Mrs. America (2020) as Flo Kennedy
- I Can See Your Voice (2020) as Self - Guest Panelist
- Reno 911! (2020) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- Uncorked (2020) as Sylvia
- Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story (2020) as Gloria Williams
- Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story (2020) Co-Producer
- Behind Her Faith (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Love, Death & Robots (2019) as Massager (voice)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Guest Panelist
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- When They See Us (2019) as Deloris Wise
- Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire (2019) as Shocktress (voice)
- The Rookie (2018) as Simone Clark
- A Million Little Things (2018) as Gloria
- A.P. Bio (2018) as Kim
- Family Feud (2018) as Foremother
- What the Fit (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Downsizing (2017) as Leisureland Salesperson
- Claws (2017) as Desna
- Cook-Off! (2017) as Ladybug Briggs
- Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special (2017) as Self
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Speechless (2016) as Kiki
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Pandora
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Wilhelmina
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Scream Queens (2015) as Denise Hemphill
- Taraji's White Hot Holidays (2015) as Self
- Walk of Shame (2014) as Bus Driver
- Selma (2014) as Richie Jean Jackson
- Bad Teacher (2014) as Carla
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Debbie
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Louise Bell
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Getting On (2013) as Didi Ortley
- Nurse 3-D (2013) as Regina
- Trust Me (2013) as Angie
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Dr. Jean Fishman
- The Soul Man (2012) as Lolli Ballentine
- Leave It to Niecy (2012)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Joan
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- The Proposal (2009) as Stewardess (uncredited)
- G-Force (2009) as Rosalita
- Not Easily Broken (2009) as Michelle
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Gary Unmarried (2008)
- Gary Unmarried (2008) as Charleen
- Horton Hears a Who! (2008) as Miss Yelp (voice)
- Do Not Disturb (2008) as Rhonda
- Match Game (2008) as Panelist
- Reno 911!: Miami (2007) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- Code Name: The Cleaner (2007) as Jacuzzi
- Reno 911! Reno's Most Wanted Uncensored (2007)
- American Dad! (2005) as Patty LaBelle (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Angel (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Lorraine (voice)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Rhonda Gibbs
- The Boondocks (2005)
- Guess Who (2005) as Naomi
- Minoriteam (2005)
- Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie (2005) as Mama Robin (voice)
- Hair Show (2004) as Debra
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Reno 911! (2003) as Deputy Raineesha Williams
- That's So Raven (2003) as Shirley
- Clean House (2003)
- Clean House (2003) Producer
- Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) as Gladys
- Kid Notorious (2003) as Tollie Mae (voice)
- Monk (2002) as Varla Davis
- Half & Half (2002) as Carla
- Presidio Med (2002) as Nurse
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Benita
- One on One (2001) as Darla
- Reba (2001) as Maya
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Snuff Film Processor
- Girlfriends (2000) as LaShelle
- Family Guy (1999) as Sheila (voice)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Officer Letitia Sitz
- Popular (1999) as Teacher
- Time of Your Life (1999)
- The Bachelor (1999) as African-American Bride
- Cookie's Fortune (1999) as Wanda Carter
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Gaynielle
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Caller
- The View (1997) as Self
- Boys on the Side (1995) as Woman at Diner
- ER (1994) as Judith Anderson
- Party of Five (1994) as Nurse
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
- Pretty/Handsome as Regina