Career Timeline of Niecy Nash: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Niecy Nash built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Niecy Nash, born Carol Denise Betts, is a prominent American actress. She launched her career in the late 1990s, appearing in films like 'Boys on the Side' and 'Cookie's Fortune.' Nash gained widespread recognition for her role as Deputy Raineesha Williams in the comedy series 'Reno 911!' She also hosted the Style Network show 'Clean House' from 2003 to 2010, earning a Daytime Emmy Award for her work.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Appearance in Boys on the Side

In 1995, Niecy Nash appeared in the film Boys on the Side, marking an early role in her acting career.

1999: Appearance in Cookie's Fortune

In 1999, Niecy Nash appeared in the comedy film Cookie's Fortune.

2000: Recurring Role in City of Angels

In 2000, Niecy Nash had a recurring role on the CBS drama series City of Angels.

2003: Reno 911! and Clean House Debut

In 2003, Niecy Nash began playing Deputy Raineesha Williams in Reno 911! and hosting Clean House.

2005: The Bernie Mac Show Guest Star

From 2003 to 2005, Niecy Nash guest-starred on The Bernie Mac Show as Bernie's sister Bonita.

2007: Film Appearances

In 2007, Niecy Nash appeared in films Code Name: The Cleaner, Reno 911!: Miami, and Cook Off!.

2008: Do Not Disturb Sitcom

In 2008, Niecy Nash starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb.

2009: Film Appearances

In 2009, Niecy Nash appeared in films Not Easily Broken and G-Force.

2009: Reno 911! Ended

In 2009, Niecy Nash concluded her role in Reno 911!.

March 2010: Dancing with the Stars Appearance

In March 2010, Niecy Nash appeared on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars.

August 4, 2010: Leaving Clean House

On August 4, 2010, Niecy Nash announced her departure from Clean House.

2010: Clean House Emmy Award

In 2010, Niecy Nash won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting Clean House.

2011: Leave It To Niecy Reality Show

In 2011, Niecy Nash starred in her own reality show, Leave It To Niecy, on TLC.

2012: The Soul Man Series Debut

In 2012, Niecy Nash began starring in the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man.

2013: Trust Me Film Appearance

In 2013, Niecy Nash appeared in film Trust Me.

2013: Getting On Series Debut

In 2013, Niecy Nash began starring in the HBO comedy series Getting On.

2014: Selma Film Collaboration

In 2014, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Selma.

2015: Scream Queens Role

From 2015, Niecy Nash co-starred on the Fox horror-comedy series Scream Queens.

2016: The Soul Man Ended

In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her role in The Soul Man.

2016: End of The Soul Man and Scream Queens

In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her roles in The Soul Man and Scream Queens.

2016: The Enforcers Pilot

In 2016, Niecy Nash was cast in the leading role in the Fox comedy pilot The Enforcers.

2017: Claws Series Debut

In 2017, Niecy Nash began playing Desna Simms in the crime comedy-drama Claws.

August 2018: Naked With Niecy Nash Talk Show

In August 2018, it was announced that Niecy Nash would star in and produce Naked With Niecy Nash, a late-night talk show for TNT.

2019: When They See Us Miniseries

In 2019, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the miniseries When They See Us.

2020: Mrs. America Role

In 2020, Niecy Nash played feminist leader Florynce Kennedy in the miniseries Mrs. America.

2020: Reno 911! Revival

In 2020, Niecy Nash reprised her role in the revival of Reno 911!.

April 28, 2021: Don't Forget the Lyrics Revival

On April 28, 2021, Fox announced that it had ordered a revival of Don't Forget the Lyrics with Niecy Nash as host.

February 2022: Reno 911! Defunded Premiered

In February 2022, The eighth season of Reno 911! , titled Reno 911! Defunded, premiered on The Roku Channel.

May 1, 2022: The Rookie Guest Star

On May 1, 2022, Niecy Nash guest-starred on two episodes of The Rookie, titled "Simone" and "Enervo".

May 13, 2022: The Rookie: Feds Ordered

On May 13, 2022, the spinoff of The Rookie, titled The Rookie: Feds, was ordered.

May 23, 2022: Don't Forget the Lyrics Premiere

On May 23, 2022, Don't Forget the Lyrics premiered with Niecy Nash as host.

July 2022: First-Look Television Deal

In July 2022, Niecy Nash signed a first-look television deal with Entertainment One.

September 27, 2022: The Rookie: Feds Premiere

On September 27, 2022, The Rookie: Feds premiered.

2022: Claws Series Ended

In 2022, Niecy Nash finished her role in Claws.

2022: Dahmer Role and Emmy Win

In 2022, Niecy Nash starred in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.

2022: Reno 911! Ended Again

In 2022, Niecy Nash's role in Reno 911! came to an end again.

2022: Dahmer Role

In late 2022, Niecy Nash starred as Glenda Cleveland in the Netflix true-crime limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

September 6, 2023: Origin Premiere at Venice Film Festival

On September 6, 2023, the biographical drama film Origin premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

2023: Origin Film Collaboration

In 2023, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Origin.

January 2024: Origin Limited Theatrical Release

In January 2024, the biographical drama film Origin began a limited theatrical release.

2024: Grotesquerie Series Debut

In 2024, Niecy Nash began starring as Detective Lois Tryon in the horror drama series Grotesquerie.

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