Natalie Desselle-Reid
Natalie Desselle Reid (born July 12, 1967) is an American actress who has performed in several films including B*A*P*S, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, and Cinderella, and the television series Built to Last and For Your Love. For three seasons, she played Janie Egins on the UPN series, Eve.
Natalie Desselle-Reid | |
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Born | Natalie Desselle July 12, 1967 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Peabody Magnet High School Grambling State University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1996—present |
Spouse(s) | Leonard Reid (m. 2003) |
Children | 3 |
Background
Desselle-Reid was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of Thelma and Paul Desselle.[1]
She graduated from Peabody Magnet High School and attended Grambling State University. At Grambling she developed a deep interest in the theatre and appeared in several productions during her time there. Desselle-Reid has starred in many films, most recently in Madea's Big Happy Family, and guest starred in Family Matters. She is best known for her role as Mickey in B*A*P*S.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Set It Off | Tanika | |
1997 | B*A*P*S | Mickey | |
1997 | Def Jam's How to Be a Player | Jenny Jackson | |
2003 | Sweet Hideaway | Tiffany | |
2004 | Gas | Elizabeth | |
2009 | Divas | Tamika | |
2010 | Queen Victoria's Wedding | Queen Victoria Brooks | Short film |
2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Tammy | |
2011 | Let Lorenzo | Tommy's Mom | Short film |
2014 | Zoe Gone | Delores Lafontaine |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Family Matters | Baby Girl | Episode: "My Big Brother" |
1997 | Built to Last | Tammy Watkins | Main role |
1997 | Cinderella | Minerva | TV film |
1998 | Getting Personal | Vanessa | Episode: "The Wedding Zinger" |
1998-2000 | For Your Love | Eunetta | Recurring role |
2002 | Yes, Dear | Cathy | Episode: "Kim's New Nanny" |
2003 | ER | Episode: "A Boy Falling Out of the Sky" | |
2003-06 | Eve | Janie Egins | Main role |
2010 | Freaknik: The Musical | Doela Man's Mom (voice) | TV film |
2013 | A Mother's Rage | Principal Davenport | TV film |
References
- Profile, thetowntalk.com; accessed August 11, 2015.