Camille Winbush

Camille Winbush
Born Camille Winbush
(1990-02-09) February 9, 1990
Culver City, California, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Actress, comedian, recording artist
Years active 1994–present

Camille Winbush is an American television actress, comedian, and recording artist. Her work in television has earned her three Image Awards and a Young Artist Award. She is best known for her role as Vanessa Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show.

Career

Winbush's credits include a role in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and an appearance in Eraser. Additionally, she had a recurring role on 7th Heaven and roles on Criminal Minds, That's Life, The Norm Show, NYPD Blue, and Any Day Now. Winbush also guest starred in Disney's musical production of Geppetto.

She had her big break playing the role of Vanessa Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show. During her run on the show Winbush earned numerous award nominations for her role, winning three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress. In 2007, she appeared in an episode of Grey's Anatomy.

As of 2008, Winbush can be seen playing Lauren Treacy, a recurring character in The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Recording artist

In 2002, Winbush recorded "One Small Voice" featuring singers Myra and Taylor Momsen and "The Night Before Christmas Song" for the compilation album School's Out! Christmas. She also sang on the soundtrack of the Disney musical production of Geppetto.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994ViperLucy WilkesThree episodes: "Pilot", "Ghosts", "Thief of Hearts"
1995CBS Schoolbreak SpecialApril BalckEpisode: "What About Your Friends"
Dangerous MindsTyeisha Roberts
Minor AdjustmentsEmma Aimesunknown episodes
Brotherly LoveEmma AimesEpisode:"Witchcraft"
1996EraserCamille
1996–19997th HeavenLynn HamiltonSix episodes
1997Hangin' with Mr. CooperLil Hot FootEpisode: "Please Don't Go"
1998NYPD BlueChloeEpisode: "Honeymoon at Viagra Falls"
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiPearline
Ladies ManGirl Scout #2Money, Honey
Any Day NowMavisEpisode: "A Parent's Job"
1999–2000RecessAshley 'Ashley T' TomossianFour episode
2000GeppettoFeaturedTV
DinosaurAdditional Voicesvoice
The Norm ShowMollyEpisode:"Norm vs. Halloween"
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!Bear #3/Little Girlvoice
2001–2006The Bernie Mac ShowVanessa "Nessa" Thomkins104 episodes
2003Strong MedicineVinettaEpisode: "Emergency Contact"
2005ERTrishaEpisode: "Skin"
2007Criminal MindsAllyEpisode: "Fear and Loathing"
Grey's AnatomyCamille TravisEpisode: "The Heart of the Matter"
2008–2013The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren Treacyrecurring role
2015The ChoirMiriamFour episodes
2017Children of EtherRhonda Vegavoice[1]

Awards and nominations

Awards
Year Result Award Category Nominated Work
1996 Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Performance by an Actress Under 10: Television Minor Adjustments
2003 Nominated Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Bernie Mac Show
Nominated Prism Awards Performance in a Comedy Series
2004 Nominated BET Comedy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Won Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2005 Nominated BET Comedy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Won Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2006 Won Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Won Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actress

References

  1. ↑ LeSean Thomas [@LeSeanThomas] (27 July 2017). "@Crunchyroll Feat voice talents of @camilleSwinbush (Rhonda), @joshkeaton (GIO), Lola Wayne Villa (Pint) &…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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