Aisha Hinds facts for kids

Aisha Hinds (born November 13, 1975) is an American actress who has starred in many television shows, stage plays, and films. She is known for her strong supporting roles in TV series like The Shield, True Blood, and Under the Dome. In 2016, she played the important civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in the movie All the Way. She also played Harriet Tubman in the TV drama Underground. Since 2018, Aisha Hinds has been a main star in the popular Fox series 9-1-1.

About Aisha Hinds

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Aisha Hinds was born in New York, New York. She started her acting career on television in 2003 with a role in the show NYPD Blue. In the early 2000s, she had a recurring role as Annie Price in The Shield. She also made guest appearances in many other well-known TV shows. These included Crossing Jordan, Boston Legal, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Desperate Housewives.

Rising to Prominence in Television

Aisha Hinds became a regular cast member in two ABC series. These were Invasion (from 2005 to 2006) and Detroit 1-8-7 (from 2010 to 2011). She also had important recurring roles in shows like Dollhouse, HawthoRNe, and the popular vampire series True Blood.

In 2013, Hinds joined the cast of the CW series Cult. After that show ended, she was cast in the CBS series Under the Dome. This show was based on a book by Stephen King. She was a regular cast member for the first season.

Film Roles and Notable Performances

Aisha Hinds has also appeared in several films. Some of her movie roles include Mr. Brooks, Madea Goes to Jail, Unstoppable, and Star Trek Into Darkness. In 2014, she had supporting roles in the films If I Stay and Beyond the Lights.

One of her most praised roles came in 2016. She played the civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in the HBO movie All the Way. Her performance received very good reviews.

Playing Historical Figures

Aisha Hinds has had the honor of playing two very important historical figures. After All the Way, she was cast in the WGN America drama Underground. In this series, she played the legendary Harriet Tubman. Tubman was a brave woman who helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.

Current Role in 9-1-1

Since 2018, Aisha Hinds has been a main star in the hit TV series 9-1-1. She plays Henrietta "Hen" Wilson, a paramedic. The show is about the lives of first responders in Los Angeles. This includes 9-1-1 dispatchers, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. It shows how they save lives and also deal with challenges in their own lives. She also appeared as Hen in a crossover episode of the spin-off series 9-1-1: Lone Star in 2021.

Awards and Recognition

Aisha Hinds has been recognized for her acting talent.

• In 2015, she was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress: Television Movie/Cable for her work in the film Gun Hill.
• In 2023, she was nominated for an Outstanding Supporting Performance, Drama Series at the Black Reel Awards for her role in 9-1-1.

See also

In Spanish: Aisha Hinds para niños