Gabrielle Union

Born: 1972-10-29

Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in The Brothers (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Bad Boys II (2003), Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Think Like a Man (2012), Think Like a Man Too (2014), and the remake of Cheaper by the Dozen (2022). She also starred as the lead in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane (2013-2019), for which she has received an NAACP Image Award, and in the crime series L.A.'s Finest (2019-2020) - a spinoff series for her character Syd in Bad Boys II.. She also had starring roles in the CBS medical drama series City of Angels (2000) and in the films Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), Neo Ned (2005), Cadillac Records (2008), Top Five (2014), Breaking In (2018), and The Perfect Find (2023). She has also co-starred in the films The Birth of a Nation (2016), Almost Christmas (2016), and Sleepless (2017). In high school, Union was an all-star point guard in basketball and a year-round athlete, also playing in soccer and running track. She went on to the University of Nebraska before moving on to Cuesta College. She eventually transferred to UCLA and earned a degree in sociology. While studying there, she interned at the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency to earn extra academic credits. Invited by the agency's owner, Judith Fontaine, she started working as a model to pay off college loans. Her career began in the 1990s, when she made dozens of appearances on TV sitcoms prior to landing supporting roles in 1999 teen films She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. She rose to greater prominence the following year, after she landed her breakthrough role in the teen film Bring It On. Bring It On helped push her into the mainstream and she began gaining more exposure. She was cast in her first leading role in the 2003 film Deliver Us from Eva with rapper L.L. Cool J. In 2003, she landed the role of Will Smith's girlfriend/Martin Lawrence's sister Sydney Burnett in the film Bad Boys II, and she starred with Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx in the film Breakin' All the Rules in 2004. She then starred in the short-lived 2005 ABC series Night Stalker. She has also starred in the independent drama films Neo Ned and Constellation, the latter of which was released to theaters. She won an award for Best Actress in Neo Ned at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the film received awards at several festivals. Outside of acting, she has written four books: two memoirs, titled We're Going to Need More Wine (2017) and You Got Anything Stronger? (2021), and two children's books, titled Welcome to the Party (2020), and Shady Baby (2021).


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10 Things I Hate About You

as Chastity
Released: 1999-03-30

On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his...

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Space Cadet

as Pam Proctor
Released: 2024-07-04

Tiffany "Rex" Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, and her "doctored" application lands...

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as Syd
Released: 2003-07-18

Detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey of the Miami Narcotics Task Force are tasked with...

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Something the Lord Made

as Clara Thomas
Released: 2004-05-30

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

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Cradle 2 the Grave

as Daria
Released: 2003-02-28

Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling...

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She's All That

as Katie
Released: 1999-01-29

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply...

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Almost Christmas

as Rachel
Released: 2016-11-11

A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their...

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Think Like a Man Too

as Kristen
Released: 2014-06-20

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry...

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as Meridian Clade (voice)
Released: 2022-11-23

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the...

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Daddy's Little Girls

as Julia Rossmore
Released: 2007-02-14

Monty is a mechanic struggling to make ends meet as he raises his three young daughters. When...

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Bring It On

as Isis
Released: 2000-08-25

The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk,...

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Cheaper by the Dozen

as Zoey Baker
Released: 2022-03-18

This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the...

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The Birth of a Nation

as Esther
Released: 2016-09-09

Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free...

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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

as Nala (voice)
Released: 2015-11-22

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion...

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as No. 3 - Cultural Officer
Released: 2008-07-08

A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their...

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Sleepless

as Dena
Released: 2017-01-12

Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who's got a lot of enemies, is caught in a...

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The Public

as uncredited
Released: 2019-04-05

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in...

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Think Like a Man

as Kristen
Released: 2012-04-20

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the...

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Breakin' All the Rules

as Nikki
Released: 2004-05-14

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is...

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Deliver Us from Eva

as Evangeline 'Eva' Dandrige
Released: 2003-02-07

Eva Dandridge is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters...

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Love & Basketball

as Shawnee
Released: 2000-04-21

Monica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since...

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The Perfect Find

as Jenna Jones
Released: 2023-06-23

After a high-profile firing, everything is at stake for 40-year-old Jenna: her career, her...

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Good Deeds

as Natalie
Released: 2012-02-23

For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has...

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Top Five

as Erica Long
Released: 2014-12-12

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of...

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Breaking In

as Shaun Russell
Released: 2018-05-05

Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded,...

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Cadillac Records

as Geneva Wade
Released: 2008-12-05

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but...

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The Perfect Holiday

as Nancy Taylor
Released: 2007-12-12

Nancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she...

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Two Can Play That Game

as Conny Spalding
Released: 2001-09-07

Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep...

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Welcome to Collinwood

as Michelle
Released: 2002-10-04

Five hapless inner-city low-lifes attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but end up being...

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Running with Scissors

as Dorothy
Released: 2006-10-27

Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of...

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Fearless

as General Blazerhatch (voice)
Released: 2020-08-14

A teen gamer is forced to level up to full-time babysitter when his favorite video game drops...

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The Brothers

as Denise Johnson
Released: 2001-03-23

This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a...

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Abandon

as Amanda Luttrell
Released: 2002-10-14

A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under...

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The Inspection

as Inez French
Released: 2022-11-18

Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his...

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Adele One Night Only

as Self
Released: 2021-11-14

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in...

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Neo Ned

as Rachael
Released: 2005-04-22

Like most kids, Ned idolized his father and dreamed of following in his footsteps....

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The Box

as Cris Romano
Released: 2007-01-01

A disgraced former LAPD detective leads a home invasion in search of millions in stolen money....

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The Honeymooners

as Alice Kramden
Released: 2005-06-10

Working class New York bus driver Ralph Kramden is always coming up with get-rich-quick schemes...

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The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar

as Nala (voice)
Released: 2017-07-29

Kion and the Guard take on the ultimate challenge when a ruthless enemy returns to the Pride...

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Miss Dial

as Long Story Caller
Released: 2013-03-07

A consumer affair rep who works from her apartment decides to play hooky one day, and spends her...

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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

as Self
Released: 2012-10-03

PBS series documentary based on a book of the same name that argues the oppression of women...

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With This Ring

as Kitty
Released: 2015-01-24

After attending their friend Elise's wedding to Nate on New Year's Eve, Trista, a career-­driven...

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Constellation

as Carmel Boxer
Released: 2007-02-01

Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as...

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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey
Released: 2021-12-07

The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent...

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In Our Nature

as Vicky
Released: 2012-12-07

A portrait of two couples at a crossroads. What was supposed to be a romantic getaway for two...

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Riff Raff

as Sandy
Released: 2024-09-06

Vincent (Harris) is an ex-criminal who more than anything, just wants a normal, peaceful life....

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Hustle and Heat

as Masked Woman
Released: 2003-11-04

A slick private eye set out to investigate the death of a young rapper, only to find himself...

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Say Uncle

as Elise Carter
Released: 2006-06-23

A young gay artist, desperate to replace the relationship he had with his recently relocated...

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H.E. Double Hockey Sticks

as Gabrielle
Released: 1999-10-03

Satan, in the form of Ms. Beelzebub, sends apprentice demon Griffelkin to Earth's surface to...

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Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt

as uncredited
Released: 2020-08-06

Silliness and surprise twists abound in the half-hour special, in which Elmo teams up with Abby...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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Friends

as Kirsten Lang
First aired: 1994-09-22

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world,...

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Family Guy

as Shauna Parks (voice)
First aired: 1999-01-31

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as uncredited
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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Conan

as Self
First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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Hot Ones

as Self
First aired: 2015-03-12

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then...

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The West Wing

as Meeshel Anders
First aired: 1999-09-22

The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells...

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ER

as Tamara Davis
First aired: 1994-09-19

ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by...

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as N'Garen
First aired: 1993-01-03

At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated...

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America's Got Talent

as Self - Judge
First aired: 2006-06-21

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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The Lion Guard

as Nala (voice)
First aired: 2016-01-15

Simba's son, Kion, assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands, known as the Lion Guard.

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Clueless

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-09-20

CLUELESS is a television series spun off from the 1995 teen film of the same name. The series...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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Ugly Betty

as Renee Slater
First aired: 2006-09-28

Betty Suarez is smart, tough and tenacious, but also sensitive and loving. She hopes these...

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Life

as Jane Seever
First aired: 2007-09-26

Complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews returns to the force after serving time in prison for a...

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Sister, Sister

as Vanessa
First aired: 1994-04-01

Twins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later,...

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The Drew Barrymore Show

as Self
First aired: 2020-09-14

Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field...

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The Reichen Show

as Self
First aired: 2005-11-11

A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.

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7th Heaven

as Keesha Hamilton
First aired: 1996-08-26

Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven...

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The Steve Harvey Show

as Naomi Parson
First aired: 1996-08-25

Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at...

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The Proud Family

as Sunny Stevens / Iesha (voice)
First aired: 2001-09-15

Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny, a 14-year-old African American girl who's...

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FlashForward

as Zoey Andata
First aired: 2009-09-24

When the entire world blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, everyone sees a flash of...

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Moesha

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-01-23

Moesha was an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May...

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Truth Be Told

as Eva Pierre
First aired: 2019-12-06

Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including...

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L.A.'s Finest

as Syd Burnett
First aired: 2019-05-13

Syd Burnett has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new...

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Saved by the Bell: The New Class

as Hilary
First aired: 1993-09-11

Saved by the Bell: The New Class is a spin-off of the Saved by the Bell series which ran from...

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Saved by the Bell: The New Class

as Jennifer
First aired: 1993-09-11

Saved by the Bell: The New Class is a spin-off of the Saved by the Bell series which ran from...

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On Air with Ryan Seacrest

as Self
First aired: 2004-01-01

On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January...

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Dave's World

as Carly
First aired: 1993-09-20

Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on...

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Jungle Cubs

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-10-05

Disney's Jungle Cubs is an animated series produced by Disney for ABC in 1996. It was based on...

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Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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Smart Guy

as uncredited
First aired: 1997-03-26

T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to...

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Gabrielle Union
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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City Guys

as uncredited
First aired: 1997-09-06

An edgy, hip look at urban teen life in NYC, tracing the relationship between a smart Black kid...

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NTSF:SD:SUV::

as Sandy Canyons
First aired: 2011-07-21

NTSF:SD:SUV:: – meaning National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle:: – is...

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Being Mary Jane

as Mary Jane Paul
First aired: 2013-07-02

Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient...

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Red Table Talk

as Self
First aired: 2018-05-07

Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne – three generations of women open...

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Night Stalker

as Perri Reed
First aired: 2005-09-29

Carl Kolchak and his partner Perri investigate the mysterious death of Kolchak's wife and the...

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StoryBots: Answer Time

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-11-21

Got a question? The StoryBots have an answer! Join curious friends Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo...

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City of Angels

as Courtney Ellis
First aired: 2000-01-16

City of Angels is an American medical drama television series which ran for two seasons on CBS...

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The Early Show

as Self
First aired: 1999-11-01

The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York...

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We Got Time Today

as Self
First aired: 2024-11-19

Deion Sanders and Rocsi Diaz discuss the latest in news, culture, entertainment, and sports as...

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Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50

as Self
First aired: 2023-06-15

Gabrielle Union is celebrating her 50th trip around the sun with an epic, continental journey...

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