Raised in Los Angeles, she graduated cum laude with a BFA in drama from Howard University before entering television in the early 1990s, debuting on Martin and quickly adding guest spots on Thea and The Sinbad Show. Her breakout came as high-school principal Regina “Piggy” Grier on The Steve Harvey Show, a six-season run that led to a stint on Cedric the Entertainer Presents and further guest work…
