Wendy Raquel Robinson (born July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina Grier on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, and as sports agent Tasha Mack on the CW comedy-drama The Game.
Early life and career[]
Born in Los Angeles, Robinson attended Howard University earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.[1] She made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of Martin. That same year she guest starred on episodes of Thea and The Sinbad Show. In 1995, Robinson co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments, starring Rondell Sheridan. The following year she won the role of Regina "Piggy" Grier in the sitcom The Steve Harvey Show which aired for six seasons on The WB Television Network. After the series ended its run in 2002, she appeared on the short-lived sketch comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents. Robinson also made guest appearances on The Parkers, All of Us, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. In 2006, Robinson began portraying the role of Tasha Mack, in the CW sitcom The Game.
Robinson has also appeared in several films including The Walking Dead, followed by roles in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Ringmaster (1998), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Rebound (2005).
Filmography[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | The Walking Dead | Celeste | |
| 1996 | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Gwen | Credited as Wendy Robinson |
| 1998 | Ringmaster | Starletta | |
| 2000 | Miss Congeniality | Leslie Davis, Miss California | Alternative title: Miss Undercover |
| 2001 | Two Can Play That Game | Karen | |
| 2003 | With or Without You | Serena | |
| Mind Games | Natalie, the Hairstylist | Alternative title: Something Borrowed | |
| 2004 | Reflections: A Story of Redemption | Maya | |
| 2005 | Squirrel Man | Sonya Wendell | |
| Rebound | Jeanie Ellis | ||
| 2006 | Something New | Cheryl | |
| 2009 | Contradictions of the Heart | Kim | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Martin | Vanessa Tucker | 1 episode |
| The Sinbad Show | Yvette | 1 episode | |
| Thea | Patrice Washington | 1 episode | |
| 1994 | M.A.N.T.I.S. | Hawkins' Assistant | Television movie |
| Dream On | Tiffany | 1 episode | |
| Me and the Boys | Amelia | 1 episode | |
| Sisters | Mannequin #2 | 1 episode | |
| 1995 | The Watcher | 1 episode | |
| Vanishing Son | Linda | 1 episode | |
| Minor Adjustments | Rachel Aims | 20 episodes | |
| 1996 | NYPD Blue | Lucy Kinley | 2 episodes |
| 1996-2002 | The Steve Harvey Show | Regina "Piggy" Grier | 122 episodes |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Kaylene | 3 episodes |
| 2000-2002 | Baby Blues | Josie (Voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | A Baby Blues Christmas Special | Josie/Madge (Voice) | Television movie |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Andrea | 1 episode |
| Cedric the Entertainer Presents | Various characters | 18 episodes | |
| 2003 | The Parkers | Dr. Shepherd | 1 episode |
| 2004-2005 | All of Us | Sarah Willis | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Anita | 1 episode |
| Girlfriends | Tasha | 1 episode | |
| 2006-present | The Game | Tasha Mack | 51 episodes |
| 2007 | Family Guy | Voice | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Officer Gina Thompson | 1 episode "Sympathy for the Parents" |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NAACP Image Awards | Nominated | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Steve Harvey Show |
| 2001 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | The Steve Harvey Show | ||
| 2002 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | The Steve Harvey Show | ||
| 2003 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Cedric the Entertainer Presents | ||
| 2008 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Game | ||
| 2009 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Game |
References[]
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