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Quick facts for kids Kimberly Hébert Gregory
Born	Kimberly Rochelle Hébert (1972-12-07)December 7, 1972 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	October 3, 2025(2025-10-03) (aged 52)
Education	Mount Holyoke College (BA) DePaul University (attended) University of Chicago (MSW)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–2025
Spouse(s)	Chester Gregory (divorced)
Children	1

Kimberly Rochelle Hébert Gregory (born Kimberly Rochelle Hébert) was an American actress. She was known for bringing many characters to life on stage, television, and in movies. She started her career in theater, performing in plays like The Brother/Sister Plays. Later, she became widely recognized for her role as Dr. Belinda Brown in the HBO comedy series Vice Principals starting in 2016. She also lent her voice to the character Nicole Williams in the animated show Craig of the Creek.

Early Life and Education

Kimberly Hébert was born on December 7, 1972, in Houston, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston. After high school, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College in 1994. She also studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University and later received a master's degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2002.

A Career in Theater

Kimberly Hébert Gregory often said that theater acting was her first love. She started her career on stage, performing in many plays in Chicago during the late 1990s. Some of her early roles included Train is Comin' in 1996 and A Red Death in 1997.

For her role as "Daughter" in Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery, she won a Black Theatre Alliance Award. She was also nominated for a 1998 Equity Branch Jeff Award. She continued to perform in important plays like James Baldwin's The Amen Corner and Moliére's Scapin in the early 2000s.

In 2006, Hébert Gregory was chosen to be part of the Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory. This program helps artists develop new works. She appeared in several other plays, including The Breach in 2008 and Gee's Bend in 2010. She also played Charmian in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra in 2010. From 2009 to 2011, she performed in Tarell Alvin McCraney's Brother/Sister Plays in New York, and again in Los Angeles in 2012.

In 2012, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her role in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark. She continued her theater work throughout her career, appearing in plays like Goddess in 2013 and Barbecue in 2016. She always welcomed new opportunities to act on stage.

Roles in Film and Television

Kimberly Hébert Gregory's first movie role was in the romantic comedy I Think I Love My Wife in 2007. She also appeared in films like Red Hook Summer (2012) and White Alligator (2012).

She started her television career in the late 1990s on the CBS comedy Early Edition. She later made guest appearances on popular shows such as Gossip Girl, Law & Order, Grey's Anatomy, and The Big Bang Theory. In 2014, she had a recurring role as Lucinda Miller in the series Devious Maids.

A big moment in her career came in 2016 when she starred as Dr. Belinda Brown in the HBO comedy series Vice Principals, alongside Danny McBride. A magazine called TheWrap even called her the show's "breakout star" in 2016.

Later, in 2017, she had recurring roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Better Call Saul. She also played a main role as Yvette in the ABC comedy-drama Kevin (Probably) Saves the World.

Kimberly Hébert Gregory also became known for her voice acting. In 2017, she was cast as Nicole Williams, the mother of the main character, in the Cartoon Network animated series Craig of the Creek. She continued this role in the 2023 spin-off Jessica's Big Little World and the 2023 prequel movie Craig Before the Creek.

She also appeared in other TV shows like The Act, The Chi, and All Rise. In 2019, she co-starred in the romantic drama film Five Feet Apart.

In 2019, she worked with Suzan-Lori Parks, a fellow graduate from Mount Holyoke College, on the National Geographic series Genius: Aretha. Hébert Gregory played the role of talent agent Ruth Jean Baskerville Bowen. In 2023, she voiced Donna Shaw in the Netflix animated series Carol & the End of the World.

Personal Life and Legacy

Kimberly Hébert Gregory was married to actor Chester Gregory, and they had a son together. They later separated.

Kimberly Hébert Gregory passed away on October 3, 2025. Her passing was shared on social media and confirmed by her co-star, Walton Goggins, who shared a tribute to her. She left behind a legacy of memorable performances on stage and screen.

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