Simbi Khali
Simbi Khali, sometimes credited as Simbi Kali Williams, (born April 28, 1971) is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Campbell on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Simbi Khali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simbi Khaliebum Waters April 28, 1971 |
| Other names | Simbi K Williams |
| Education | Duke Ellington School of the Arts California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Home town | Chicago, Illinois |
| Spouse(s) | [1] |
Her credits include the television show Martin and the feature films Vampire in Brooklyn, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and Plump Fiction. On stage, Khali has appeared in Colored Museum, For Colored Girls..., A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Troilus and Cressida. She also voiced the character of Varesh Ossa in the video game Guild Wars Nightfall.
Early life
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Khali was raised in Chicago, the youngest of seven children. She started singing at a young age before moving on to acting and attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She then continued her education at the California Institute of the Arts where she graduated with a degree in acting. Khali was previously married to actor Cress Williams from 2000 until 2011 and they have two children: son Elijah Khali Thomas Williams (born July 20, 2004) and daughter Amika Khali Williams (born August 13, 2007).
Career
From 1993 to 1997, she played Sheneneh's vocal best friend in the FOX sitcom Martin. From 1996 to 2001, she played Nina Campbell in the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, where she was initially a recurring character but was bumped to a main character in season 3.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Nikki | |
| 1996 | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Adrienne | |
| 1997 | Plump Fiction | Sister Sledge | |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Alma Givens | |
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Anna | |
| 2017 | Girl Minus | Auntie | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1995 | Martin | Laquita | 4 episodes |
| 1994 | The Sinbad Show | Carmen | Episode: "Girls Unda Hoodz" |
| 1994 | She TV | Various | 1 episode |
| 1996–2000 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Nina Campbell | Recurring (season 1–2) Main cast (season 3–6) |
| 2000 | Men in Black: The Series | Voice | Episode: "The J is For James Syndrome" |
| 2000 | Masquerade | Joi Scott | TV Movie |
| 2002 | That '80s Show | Venus | Episode: "After the Kiss" |
| 2004 | The Bernie Mac Show | Therapist | Episode: "Five Stages of Bryana" |
| 2009 | Special Agent Oso | Voice | Episode: "Live and Jump Rope / A View to a Kitten" |
| 2012 | Weeds | Mary | Episode: "Unfreeze" |
| 2017 | Better Things | Museum Director | Episode: "Phil" |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Guild Wars Nightfall | Varesh Ossa / Additional Voices |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Ceres Leader |
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Amanda |
References
- ""Sheneneh's Friend" Married A 90s Actor, But Many Are Stunned By His New Wife". loveoldschoolmusic.com. ILoveOldSchoolMusic.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
