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.
On February 23, 1970, Carol Denise Betts, known professionally as Niecy Nash, was born.
In February 1993, Niecy Nash's brother Michael Ensley was shot and killed at the age of 17.
In 1993, Niecy Nash's younger brother, Michael, was fatally shot, leading her mother to found M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools).
In 1995, Niecy Nash appeared in the film Boys on the Side, marking an early role in her acting career.
In 1999, Niecy Nash appeared in the comedy film Cookie's Fortune.
In 2000, Niecy Nash had a recurring role on the CBS drama series City of Angels.
In 2003, Niecy Nash began playing Deputy Raineesha Williams in Reno 911! and hosting Clean House.
From 2003 to 2005, Niecy Nash guest-starred on The Bernie Mac Show as Bernie's sister Bonita.
In June 2007, Niecy Nash and Don Nash filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage.
In 2007, Niecy Nash appeared in films Code Name: The Cleaner, Reno 911!: Miami, and Cook Off!.
In 2008, Niecy Nash starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb.
In 2009, Niecy Nash appeared in films Not Easily Broken and G-Force.
In 2009, Niecy Nash concluded her role in Reno 911!.
In March 2010, Niecy Nash appeared on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars.
On August 4, 2010, Niecy Nash announced her departure from Clean House.
In September 2010, Niecy Nash became engaged to Jay Tucker.
In 2010, Niecy Nash won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting Clean House.
On May 28, 2011, Niecy Nash married Jay Tucker.
In 2011, Niecy Nash starred in her own reality show, Leave It To Niecy, on TLC.
In 2012, Niecy Nash began starring in the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man.
In 2013, Niecy Nash appeared in film Trust Me.
In 2013, Niecy Nash began starring in the HBO comedy series Getting On.
In 2014, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Selma.
From 2015, Niecy Nash co-starred on the Fox horror-comedy series Scream Queens.
In 2015, Niecy Nash received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in Getting On.
In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her role in The Soul Man.
In 2016, Niecy Nash finished her roles in The Soul Man and Scream Queens.
In 2016, Niecy Nash was cast in the leading role in the Fox comedy pilot The Enforcers.
In 2017, Niecy Nash began playing Desna Simms in the crime comedy-drama Claws.
In July 2018, Niecy Nash received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
On October 30, 2019, Niecy Nash announced her pending divorce from Jay Tucker.
In 2019, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the miniseries When They See Us.
On June 21, 2020, Niecy Nash's divorce from Jay Tucker was finalized.
On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash married singer Jessica Betts.
In 2020, Niecy Nash played feminist leader Florynce Kennedy in the miniseries Mrs. America.
In 2020, Niecy Nash reprised her role in the revival of Reno 911!.
On April 28, 2021, Fox announced that it had ordered a revival of Don't Forget the Lyrics with Niecy Nash as host.
In February 2022, The eighth season of Reno 911! , titled Reno 911! Defunded, premiered on The Roku Channel.
On May 1, 2022, Niecy Nash guest-starred on two episodes of The Rookie, titled "Simone" and "Enervo".
On May 13, 2022, the spinoff of The Rookie, titled The Rookie: Feds, was ordered.
On May 23, 2022, Don't Forget the Lyrics premiered with Niecy Nash as host.
In July 2022, Niecy Nash signed a first-look television deal with Entertainment One.
On September 27, 2022, The Rookie: Feds premiered.
In 2022, Niecy Nash finished her role in Claws.
In 2022, Niecy Nash starred in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
In 2022, Niecy Nash's role in Reno 911! came to an end again.
In late 2022, Niecy Nash starred as Glenda Cleveland in the Netflix true-crime limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
On September 6, 2023, the biographical drama film Origin premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
In 2023, Niecy Nash collaborated with Ava DuVernay in the drama film Origin.
In January 2024, the biographical drama film Origin began a limited theatrical release.
In 2024, Niecy Nash began starring as Detective Lois Tryon in the horror drama series Grotesquerie.