Essence Atkins (born February 7, 1972 in New York City) is a American actor and model. Atkins is best known for her starring roles in the television series Smart Guy, Half & Half, and Are We There Yet?.
Selected Filmography
- Love Song (2000) - Toni, telefilm
- How High (2001) - Jamie
- Deliver Us from Eva (2003) - Kareenah Dandridge
- Dance Flick (2009) - Charity
- A Haunted House (2013) - Kisha Davis
- A Haunted House 2 (2014) - Kisha Davis
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) - Danielle Marks (pilot)
- Under One Roof (1995) - Charlotte "Charlie" Langston
- Malibu Shores (1996) - Julie Tate
- Smart Guy (1997–1999) - Yvette Henderson
- Half & Half (2002–2006) - Dee Dee Thorne
- Are We There Yet? (2010–2012) - Suzanne Kingston-Persons
- House of Payne (2011) - Monica
- Mr Box Office (2012–2015) - Samantha Owens
- Marlon (2017–2018) - Ashley Wayne
- Ambitions (2019) - Amara Hughesken
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) - Hannah
