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Simbi Khali
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Simbi Khaliebum Waters
April 28, 1971 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
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| Other names | Simbi Kali Simbi Kali Williams |
| Education | Duke Ellington School of the Arts California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress, voice actress, singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Simbi Khali is an American actress and singer. She was born on April 28, 1971. Many people know her for playing Nina Campbell in the TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun.
She has also been in other TV shows like Martin and movies such as Vampire in Brooklyn. Simbi Khali has also lent her voice to video games like Guild Wars Nightfall and Detroit: Become Human. She has also performed in plays.
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Early Life and Education
Simbi Khali was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the youngest of seven children. When she was two, her family moved to Chicago. Simbi loved singing from a young age.
She found her passion for acting at the ETA Creative Arts Foundation in Chicago. At age 15, she moved to Alabama. There, she felt her first "onstage rush" during a high school talent show.
For her last two years of high school, she moved to Washington, D.C. She attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Here, she focused on acting. Simbi then went to the California Institute of the Arts. She graduated in 1993 with a degree in acting.
Acting Career
During her final year at Cal Arts, a talent agent noticed Simbi. That summer, she joined a group that visited hospitals. They gave out ice cream samples. This job paid well and gave her time to audition. Soon, she got her first acting role.
Her first job was on the FOX sitcom Martin. From 1993 to 1997, she played Laquita on the show. From 1996 to 2001, she played Nina Campbell in the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun. She started as a recurring character. By season three, she became a main cast member.
In 2016, the Mississippi government officially recognized Simbi Khali's acting achievements. They praised her performances and characters.
Film and Television Roles
Simbi Khali has appeared in many TV shows and movies. She has also done voice acting for video games.
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993–1995 | Martin | Laquita | 4 episodes |
| 1994 | The Sinbad Show | Carmen | Episode: "Girls Unda Hoodz" |
| 1996–2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Nina Campbell | Main cast from season 3 |
| 2000 | Men in Black: The Series | Voice | Episode: "The J is For James Syndrome" |
| 2002 | That '80s Show | Venus | Episode: "After the Kiss" |
| 2002 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | Monique and Mrs. Young (voices) | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | Stuart Little | Voice | Episode: "No Job Is Too Little" |
| 2004 | The Bernie Mac Show | Therapist | Episode: "Five Stages of Bryana" |
| 2009 | Special Agent Oso | Voice | Episode: "Live and Jump Rope / A View to a Kitten" |
| 2012 | Weeds | Mary | Episode: "Unfreeze" |
| 2017 | Better Things | Museum Director | Episode: "Phil" |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Nikki | |
| 1996 | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Adrienne | |
| 1997 | Plump Fiction | Sister Sledge | |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Alma Givens | |
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Anna | |
| 2017 | Girl Minus | Auntie | Short film |
| 2019 | Gothic Harvest | Voice | |
| 2020 | Buck | Mom | Short film |
| 2020 | -Ship: A Visual Poem | Aunt Julia | Short film |
| 2021 | A Savannah Haunting | Josephine | |
| 2023 | Ricky | Winsome | Short film |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Guild Wars Nightfall | Varesh Ossa / Additional Voices |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Ceres Leader |
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Amanda |
See also
In Spanish: Simbi Khali para niños
