Biography
Actress Essence Atkins began appearing onscreen in the late '80s, with small appearances on shows like
Saved By the Bell and
The Cosby Show. She would go on to land a series of starring roles on short-lived series throughout the '90s like
Under One Roof and
Smart Guy before finding lasting success with a starring role on the comedy series
Half and Half, which she stayed with from 2002 to 2006. After the show ended its run, Atkins made a number of appearances in movies like
Love for Sale and
Dance Flick. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide