| Wendy Raquel Robinson |
| Born |
(1967-07-25) July 25, 1967 (age 45)
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names |
Wendy Robinson |
| Occupation |
Actress |
| Years active |
1993–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Marco Perkins (m. 2003) |
Wendy Raquel Robinson (born July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina Grier on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, and as sports agent Tasha Mack on the CW/BET comedy-drama The Game.
Early life and career [edit]
Born in Los Angeles, Robinson attended Howard University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.[1] She made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of Martin. That same year she guest starred on episodes of Thea and The Sinbad Show. In 1995, Robinson co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments, starring Rondell Sheridan. The following year she won the role of Regina "Piggy" Grier in the sitcom The Steve Harvey Show which aired for six seasons on The WB Television Network. After the series ended its run in 2002, she appeared on the short-lived sketch comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents. Robinson also made guest appearances on The Parkers, All of Us, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. In 2006, Robinson began portraying the role of Tasha Mack, in the comedy The Game.
Robinson has also appeared in several films including The Walking Dead, followed by roles in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Ringmaster (1998), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Rebound (2005).
Filmography [edit]
Awards and nominations [edit]
| Year |
Award |
Result |
Category |
Series |
| 2000 |
NAACP Image Awards |
Nominated |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Steve Harvey Show |
| 2001 |
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Steve Harvey Show |
| 2002 |
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Steve Harvey Show |
| 2003 |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
Cedric the Entertainer Presents |
| 2008 |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Game |
| 2009 |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Game |
| 2010 |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Game |
| 2012 |
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Game |
| 2010 |
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series |
The Game |
References [edit]
External links [edit]
| Persondata |
| Name |
Robinson, Wendy Raquel |
| Alternative names |
Robinson, Wendy |
| Short description |
Actress |
| Date of birth |
July 25, 1967 |
| Place of birth |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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