Natalie Desselle-Reid
Natalie Desselle-Reid | |
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Born | Natalie Ann Desselle July 12, 1967 |
Died | December 7, 2020 U.S. | (aged 53)
Education | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1988–2017 |
Known for | Mickey – B.A.P.S. |
Spouse |
Leonard Reid (m. 2003) |
Children | 3 |
Natalie Ann Desselle-Reid (July 12, 1967 – December 7, 2020) was an American actress who performed in several films, including B.A.P.S., Def Jam's How to Be a Player, and Cinderella, and the television series Built to Last, For Your Love, and Eve.
Biography
Early life
Desselle-Reid was one of four children born to Thelma Lee (née Sherman; 1945[citation needed]–1999) and Paul Desselle Jr.[1][2][3] in Alexandria, Louisiana. Desselle-Reid attended Peabody Magnet High School, graduating in 1985.[4] Desselle-Reid later attended Grambling State University.[5][6]
Career
At Grambling, Desselle-Reid developed a deep interest in the theatre, and appeared in several productions during her time there. In 1997, she played evil step-sister Minerva in the Disney made-for-television movie Cinderella.[7] Desselle-Reid starred in many films, including Madea's Big Happy Family, and guest starred in Family Matters. She was Janie Egins on Eve for three seasons.[8] She is best known for her role as Mickey in B.A.P.S. and appeared in the 2017 series Ya Killin' Me.[9]
Personal life
Desselle-Reid married Leonard Reid in 2003; they had three children.[10]
Death
Desselle-Reid died due to
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1996 | Set It Off | Tanika | [14] | |
1997 | B.A.P.S. | Mickey | [15] | |
1997 | Def Jam's How to Be a Player | Jenny Jackson | [16] | |
2003 | Sweet Hideaway | Tiffany | ||
2004 | Gas | Elizabeth | [16] | |
2009 | Divas | Tamika | ||
2010 | Queen Victoria's Wedding | Queen Victoria Brooks | Short film | |
2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | Tammy | [14] | |
2011 | Let Lorenzo | Tommy's Mom | Short film | |
2014 | Zoe Gone | Delores Lafontaine |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1996 | Family Matters | Baby Girl | Episode: "My Big Brother" | [17] |
1997 | Built to Last | Tammy Watkins | Main role | [17] |
1997 | Cinderella | Minerva | Television film | [18] |
1998 | Getting Personal | Vanessa | Episode: "The Wedding Zinger" | [19] |
1998–2000 | For Your Love | Eunetta | Recurring role | [17] |
2002 | Yes, Dear | Cathy | Episode: "Kim's New Nanny" | [20] |
2003 | ER | Herself (as Natalie Desselle) | Episode: "A Boy Falling Out of the Sky" | [20] |
2003–2006 | Eve | Janie Egins | Main role, 66 episodes | [21] |
2010 | Freaknik: The Musical | Doela Man's Mom (voice) | Television film | [22] |
2013 | A Mother's Rage | Principal Davenport | Television film | [22] |
2017 | Ya Killin' Me | Ex Wife | Final role | [17] |
References
- ^ Desselle-Reid, Natalie. "On this day to the one I still cry for and miss the most My Mother Thelma Lee Sherman Desselle". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ [1][dead link], thetowntalk.com; accessed August 11, 2015.
- ^ Paybarah, Azi (December 8, 2020). "Natalie Desselle, Comedic Heart of 'BAPS' and 'Eve,' Dies at 53". The New York Times.
- ^ Classmates, 1982 Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, Louisiana) Yearbook
- ^ "Natalie Desselle Reid, comic actress, dies at 53". The Washington Post.
- ^ Anita (December 8, 2020). "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid From "B.A.P.S." Dies". Canyon News.
- ^ "'B.A.P.S.' & 'Madea' Star Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead at 53 from Colon Cancer". TMZ. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle Reid, known for 'B.A.P.S.,' 'Eve,' dies at 53 from colon cancer, family says". ABC7 Los Angeles. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid dead at 53 from colon cancer". www.cbsnews.com. December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid, Known for Cinderella and B.A.P.S., Dies at 53". People. December 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Natalie Desselle-Reid, 'Madea' and 'B.A.P.S.' actor, dies at 53". nbcnews.com. December 7, 2020.
- ^ Byrne, Suzy (December 8, 2020). "Halle Berry pays tribute to 'B.A.P.S.' co-star Natalie Desselle Reid: 'I'll love you forever my sweet friend'". Yahoo! Entertainment.
- ^ Respers France, Lisa (December 8, 2020). "Halle Berry 'heartbroken' over death of 'B.A.P.S.' costar Natalie Desselle Reid". CNN.
- ^ a b Toone, Stephanie (December 8, 2020). "Beloved 'B*A*P*S' actor Natalie Desselle Reid has died at age 53". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (March 28, 1997). "Trashy Chic Goes West And Finds Rodeo Drive". The New York Times.
- ^ a b McCaskill, Jasmine (December 9, 2020). "Black shows and films that featured the late Natalie Desselle Reid". Rolling Out.
- ^ a b c d Countryman, Eli (December 7, 2020). "Natalie Desselle-Reid, Madea and B*A*P*S Actor, Dies at 53". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020.
- ^ Richmond, Ray (October 26, 1997). "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella". Variety.
- ^ "Getting Personal: Episodes". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016.
- ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (December 7, 2020). "Natalie Desselle-Reid, For Your Love and Eve Actress, Dead at 53". TVLine.
- ^ "About the Show". UPN. Archived from the original on September 8, 2006.
- ^ a b "Where Are They Now? The Cast of B*A*P*S". BET. March 28, 2016.
External links
- Natalie Desselle-Reid at IMDb