Kali Hawk facts for kids
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Kali Hawk
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Born | Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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October 4, 1986
Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
Occupation | Actress, comedian, model, jewelry designer |
Years active | 1998–present |
Kali Hawk (born October 4, 1986) is an American actress, comedian, model, and jewelry designer. She is known for her roles in funny movies like Fifty Shades of Black, Couples Retreat, and Bridesmaids. She also appeared in the TV show New Girl as Shelby and in the first two seasons of Black Jesus.
About Kali Hawk
Kali Hawk grew up in Manhattan, a part of New York City. Her father worked in selling products, and her mother was a buyer for a big store called Bloomingdale's. Kali has a mix of backgrounds, including African-American, Native American, and German Jewish heritage. She went to college at the State University of New York at Purchase.
Before becoming a well-known actress, Kali appeared in many commercials and music videos. She also showed off her comedy skills on the TV show Last Comic Standing in 2007.
Her Acting Roles
Kali Hawk has been in many comedy films. Some of her popular movies include:
- Couples Retreat (2009)
- Get Him to the Greek (2010)
- Bridesmaids (2011)
- Peeples (2013)
- Answer This! (2011)
- Fifty Shades of Black (2016)
On television, Kali had a recurring role as Shelby in the sitcom New Girl. She was also a main cast member in the first two seasons of the Adult Swim series Black Jesus. In 2017, she was a recurring character in the TV show The Mayor. She also voiced the character Red Action in the animated series OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes from 2017 to 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Kali Hawk para niños