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Malinda Williams is an American actress and producer. She began her career on television, before appearing in films A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), High School High (1996), and The Wood (1999).
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- Career
- Personal life
- Music videos
- Filmography
- References
From 2000 to 2004, Williams starred as Tracy "Bird" Van Adams in the Showtime drama series Soul Food, for which she received three NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations. After starring role in the short-lived NBC drama series Windfall, Williams returned to film playing supporting roles in Idlewild (2006), Daddy's Little Girls (2007), First Sunday (2008), and 2 Days in New York (2012).
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Career
Williams made her television debut in an episode of The Cosby Show in 1987. She guest starred on Miami Vice, Roc, My So-Called Life, Sister, Sister, Moesha, and NYPD Blue. In film, she made her debut in the 1996 dark comedy-romance film A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, starring Martin Lawrence and Lynn Whitfield. Later that year, she co-starred in Sunset Park with Rhea Perlman, and High School High alongside Mekhi Phifer. From 1997 to 1998, she had a starring role in The WB sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher. In 1999, she appeared in the romantic comedy film The Wood and the following year in the thriller Uninvited Guest, starring Mekhi Phifer.
Williams is best known for her role as Tracy "Bird" Van Adams in the Showtime drama series Soul Food, a continuation of the successful 1997 film of the same name. It also starred Nicole Ari Parker and Vanessa A. Williams. Nia Long played Tracy in the 1997 film. For her performance, Williams received three NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations. The series aired from 2000 to 2004. Soul Food went on to be the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in the history of American prime-time television.
She later guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and was a regular cast member on the short-lived NBC drama series Windfall in 2006.
In 2006, Williams appeared in the musical film Idlewild. The following year, she co-starred in the Tyler Perry's romantic comedy-drama Daddy's Little Girls. In 2008, she appeared in First Sunday opposite Ice Cube. She then starred in several independent films. In 2012, Williams co-starred as Chris Rock's sister in the romantic comedy film 2 Days in New York. Between 2013 and 2015, she played the leading role in the Up network's television film Marry Me for Christmas, and its two sequels Marry Us for Christmas and A Baby for Christmas. In 2013, she began hosting the Aspire network's television talk show Exhale. She also starred in two films for TV One: Girlfriends' Getaway and its sequel Girlfriends' Getaway 2 in 2014 and 2015, alongside Garcelle Beauvais, Terri J. Vaughn and Essence Atkins. In 2015, Williams also had a supporting role in David O. Russell's comedy film Accidental Love.
Personal life
Williams was married to actor Mekhi Phifer and the two had a son, Omikaye Phifer. In August 2008, she married D-Nice; they divorced in 2010.
Music videos
Filmography
Actress
2019
A Second Chance as
Erica Styles
2019
Loved to Death as
Monica
2018
Chandler Christmas Getaway (TV Movie) as
Marci
2018
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (Video Game)(voice)
2018
War Paint (Short) as
Nancy
2016
Merry Christmas, Baby (TV Movie) as
Marci
2015
A Baby for Christmas (TV Movie) as
Marci
2015
Girlfriends Getaway 2 (TV Movie) as
Camille
2015
Accidental Love as
Rakeesha
2014
Marry Us for Christmas (TV Movie) as
Marci
2014
Girlfriends' Getaway (TV Movie) as
Camille
2014
Percentage as
Cassandra
2013
Marry Me for Christmas (TV Movie) as
Marci Jewel
2013
24 Hour Love as
PJ
2012
A Cross to Bear (TV Movie) as
Fae
2012
The Undershepherd as
Casandra
2012
Back Then as
Andrea 'Dre' Devine
2012
Two Days in New York as
Elizabeth
2011
Monica: Until It's Gone (Music Video) as
Malinda Williams
2009
A Day in the Life as
Boopsy
2008
First Sunday as
Tianna
2007
Daddy's Little Girls as
Maya
2006
Windfall (TV Series) as
Kimberly George
- Priceless (2006) - Kimberly George
- The Myth of More (2006) - Kimberly George
- Answered Prayers (2006) - Kimberly George
- The Getaway (2006) - Kimberly George
- Pilot (2006) - Kimberly George
2006
Idlewild as
Zora
2005
Exposure (Short) as
Woman #2
2000
Soul Food (TV Series) as
Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Fear Eats the Soul (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- In the Garden (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Take It to the Limit (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Love Me or Leave Me (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Successful Failure (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Angelitos Negros (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Survival Techniques (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- A Rock Hard Place (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Decisions and Choices (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- We Plan (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The Son Also Rises (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Two to Tango (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Pagan Poetry (2004) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Falling from Grace (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Nobody's Child (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Sacrifice Fly (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Attracting Opposites (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- My Brother's Keeper (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Shades of Grey (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Truth's Consequences (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The New Math (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Life 101 (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- All Together Alone (2003) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Emotional Collateral (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Big Dreams in Small Spaces (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Let's Do It Again (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Child Safety (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Stranger Than Fiction (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Empty Spaces (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Out with the Old- (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Past Imperfect (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Ultimate Power (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Tonight at Noon (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- This Must Be Love (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- In Transition (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Lovers and Other Strangers (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Help (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- A Taste of Justice (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- From Dreams to Nightmares (2002) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- If You Don't Know Me by Now (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Fly Away Home (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Running as Fast as I Can (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- I'm Afraid of Americans (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The Root (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Life Lessons (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Games People Play (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Come Back for the Comeback (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Sex and Money (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- God Bless the Child (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Who Do You Know? (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Welcome Home (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The Aftermath (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Take Me to the Water (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- A Clear and Present Stranger (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- This Crazy Life (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Little Girl Blue (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Ordinary Pain (2001) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The Language of Life (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Man Trouble (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Samurai Secrets (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Anything You Can Do (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Bad Luck (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Truth Be Told (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Claiming (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The Watermelon Theory (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- What Women Want (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- Heart of the Matter (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The More Things Stay the Same (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
- The More Things Change (2000) - Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
2004
The District (TV Series) as
Rennee
- The Black Widow Maker (2004) - Rennee
- A.K.A (2004) - Rennee
2004
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Lori-Ann Dufoy
- Careless (2004) - Lori-Ann Dufoy
2004
The Division (TV Series) as
Tanya
- Play Ball (2004) - Tanya
2003
Half & Half (TV Series) as
Myra
- The Big Much I Do About Nothing Episode (2003) - Myra
2000
Movie Stars (TV Series) as
Bianca
- La Vida Loca (2000) - Bianca
2000
Dancing in September as
Rhonda
1999
Outreach (TV Series) as
Adrea Young
1999
The Wood as
Young Alicia
1999
Uninvited Guest as
Tammy / Debbie's friend
1997
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (TV Series) as
Tasha Morrison
- Dome Alone (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Model Citizen (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Under the Gun (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Driving Mr. Jordan (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Foul Play (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Baby Blues (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Out of Her Class (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Against All Odds (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- Burned Out (1998) - Tasha Morrison
- The Full Marco (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- The Weighting Game (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Sophia's Choice (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- On the Rocks (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Blast from the Past (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Dr. Love (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Sophia Del Bono: Licensed Cosmetologist (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- MC 2 (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Tasha Tells All (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Nick at Night (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- He's Gotta Have It (1997) - Tasha Morrison
- Gerald R. Fraud (1997) - Tasha Morrison
1997
Damn Whitey (Short) as
Malinda
1997
Dangerous Minds (TV Series) as
Lashawn
- The Feminine Mystique (1997) - Lashawn
1996
The John Larroquette Show (TV Series) as
Shanelle
- When Yussel Learned to Yodel (1996) - Shanelle
1996
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Annette Morris
- Ted and Carey's Bogus Adventure (1996) - Annette Morris
1996
Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair (Video Game) as
Production Assistant
1996
High School High as
Natalie Thompson
1996
Moesha (TV Series) as
Taylor
- Basket Case (1996) - Taylor
- Sixteen (1996) - Taylor (as Malinda C. Williams)
- Pilot (1996) - Taylor (as Malinda C. Williams)
1996
Sunset Park as
Cheryl
1996
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate as
Erica Wright
1995
The Client (TV Series) as
Zora Ward
- Them That Has- (1995) - Zora Ward
1995
Under One Roof (TV Series) as
Tamika
- Secrets (1995) - Tamika
1994
Sister, Sister (TV Series) as
Tyra
- Field Trip (1995) - Tyra
- Get a Job (1994) - Tyra (as Malinda C. Williams)
1995
Captain Planet and the Planeteers (TV Series) as
Michelle
- In Zarm's Way (1995) - Michelle (voice)
1995
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) as
Alex Bing
- What About Your Friends (1995) - Alex Bing
1994
Me and the Boys (TV Series) as
Elizabeth
- Bad Influence (1994) - Elizabeth
1994
My So-Called Life (TV Series) as
Yvette
- The Substitute (1994) - Yvette
1994
South Central (TV Series) as
Candi
- Gun: Part 2 (1994) - Candi (as Malinda C. Williams)
- Dad (1994) - Candi (as Malinda C. Williams)
1993
Roc (TV Series) as
Celina
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) - Celina
1993
Loving (TV Series) as
Maya
1993
Laurel Avenue (TV Mini Series) as
Sheila Arnett
- Episode #1.2 (1993) - Sheila Arnett
- Episode #1.1 (1993) - Sheila Arnett
1987
The Cosby Show (TV Series) as
Shana / Althea Logan
- Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor (1990) - Shana
- Calling Doctor Huxtable (1987) - Althea Logan
1989
Miami Vice (TV Series) as
Lynette
- Too Much, Too Late (1989) - Lynette
Producer
2013
Marry Me for Christmas (TV Movie) (executive producer)
Miscellaneous
1999
History Is Made at Night (assistant to producers - as Melinda Williams)
Self
2020
Anatomy of Black Love (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2019
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #4.230 (2019) - Self
2019
The D.L. Hughley Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.69 (2019) - Self - Guest
2019
50th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2019
Anatomy of a Queen (TV Movie) as
Self
2017
Perceptions (Short) as
Yolanda
2013
Exhale (TV Series) as
Self - Co-Host / Self - Host
- Sports (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Domestic Conflict (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Green Is the New Black (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Technology & New Media (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Entreprerers (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Secrets (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Sterotypes (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Friendships (2015) - Self - Co-Host
- Reinventing Your Life (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Education (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Childhood Health and Wellness (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Feminism (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Exploring Mental Health (2014) - Self - Host
- Family (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Justice or Just Us? (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- What Is Love? (2014) - Self - Co-Host
- Breaking Free (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Entertainment (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Career & Finance (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Faith & Religion (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Beauty & Style (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Sexuality (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Health & Wellness (2013) - Self - Co-Host
- Relationshionps (2013) - Self - Co-Host
2014
Side Piece (Documentary) as
Self
2013
2013 Soul Train Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2011
Kiss and Tell: The History of Black Romance in Movie (Documentary)
2011
Mic Check Live: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Tyrese Gibson (TV Special) as
Self - Guest
2010
The Mo'Nique Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 15 March 2010 (2010) - Self
2009
Played by Fame (TV Series) as
Self
- 70s Flashback (2009) - Self
2009
The 40th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
2007 Trumpet Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
Angels Can't Help But Laugh (Documentary) as
Self
2007
The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2006
BET Awards 2006 (TV Special) as
Self
2004
The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2004
Retrosexual: The 80's (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
2004
4th Annual BET Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2004
35th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2003
Vibe Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2003
Mad TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.9 (2003) - Self
2003
34th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2001
32nd NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1998
13th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2019
L'antre du Mea (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Faire un film avec Steven Spielberg - Le Jeu (1996) (2019) - Self
References
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