THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Essence Atkins
Performer
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born February 7, 1972Age 54
1sketch in the archive
1show
1character
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Essence Atkins is an American actress known for the sitcoms Smart Guy, Half & Half and Marlon and the film A Haunted House. She guest-starred in the first season of A Black Lady Sketch Show as Hannah, the bride whose wedding toast goes off the rails in Hertep Homecoming.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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