List of Regina King Movies
Regina Rene King, born on January 15, 1971, is a highly accomplished American actress and director who has garnered acclaim and numerous awards throughout her career. Her versatility and skillful performances have made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. King first gained attention for her role as Brenda Jenkins in the television series "227" (1985–1990). Her career continued to flourish with roles in various projects, including the film "Friday" (1995), the animated series "The Boondocks" (2005–2014), and the crime television series "Southland" (2009–2013). She has demonstrated her acting prowess in diverse genres and platforms.
A recipient of various accolades, Regina King has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Her Primetime Emmy Awards were for her outstanding performances in the ABC anthology series "American Crime" (2015–2017), the Netflix miniseries "Seven Seconds," and the HBO limited series "Watchmen" (2019). Time magazine recognized her influence in the industry by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
In addition to her television work, King has played supporting roles in notable films such as "Boyz n the Hood" (1991), "Poetic Justice" (1993), "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" (1996), "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (1998), and "Ray" (2004). Her performance in the 2018 film "If Beale Street Could Talk" earned her the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Regina King has also ventured into directing, showcasing her talent behind the camera. She directed episodes for television shows like "Scandal" (2015–2016) and "This Is Us" (2017). Her feature film directorial debut, "One Night in Miami..." (2020), received critical acclaim and earned her nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director and a Directors Guild of America Award for First Time Feature Film. This accomplishment made her the second black woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
Regina King's career is marked by her outstanding contributions to both acting and directing, and she continues to be a trailblazer in the industry, breaking barriers and setting new standards for excellence.
Regina King All Movies List
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Boyz n the Hood | Shalika |
| 1993 | Poetic Justice | Iesha |
| 1995 | Higher Learning | Monet |
| Friday | Dana Jones | |
| 1996 | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Mia Williams |
| Jerry Maguire | Marcee Tidwell | |
| 1998 | How Stella Got Her Groove Back | Vanessa |
| Enemy of the State | Carla Dean | |
| Mighty Joe Young | Cecily Banks | |
| 1999 | Love and Action in Chicago | Lois Newton |
| 2001 | Down to Earth | Sontee Jenkins |
| 2002 | Truth Be Told | Rayne |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Kim Hinton |
| Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Grace Rossiter | |
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story | Rhonda |
| Ray | Margie Hendrix | |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous | Sam Fuller |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Kreela |
| 2007 | Year of the Dog | Layla |
| 2007 | This Christmas | Lisa Whitfield-Moore |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding | Angela |
| 2013 | Let the Church Say Amen | Director |
| 2014 | Planes: Fire & Rescue | Dynamite |
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Sharon Rivers |
| 2021 | Flag Day[64] | U.S. Marshall Blake |
| The Harder They Fall | Trudy Smith | |
| 2024 | Shirley | Shirley Chisholm |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985–1990 | 227 | Brenda Jenkins |
| 1994 | Northern Exposure | Mother Nature |
| New York Undercover | Marah | |
| 1995 | Living Single | Zina |
| 1999 | Where the Truth Lies | Lillian Rose-Martin |
| 2000 | If These Walls Could Talk 2 | Allie |
| 2002 | Leap of Faith | Cynthia |
| Damaged Care | Cheryl Griffith | |
| 2005–2014 | The Boondocks | Huey Freeman / Riley Freeman |
| 2006 | Women in Law | — |
| 2007 | 24 | Sandra Palmer |
| 2008 | Living Proof | Ellie Jackson |
| 2009–2013 | Southland | Detective Lydia Adams |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself (guest judge) |
| 2013–2019 | The Big Bang Theory | Janine Davis |
| 2014 | The Strain | Ruby Wain |
| Shameless | Gail Johnson | |
| The Gabby Douglas Story | Natalie Hawkins | |
| 2015–2017 | American Crime | Aliyah Shadeed |
| Terri LaCroix | ||
| Kimara Walters | ||
| 2015, 2017 | The Leftovers | Erika Murphy |
| 2018 | Seven Seconds | Latrice Butler |
| 2019 | Watchmen | Angela Abar / Sister Night |
| 2021 | Saturday Night Live | Herself (host) |
| 2022 | Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy | Herself |
Disclaimer: These Data (Table or List Data) are compiled from various sources and by our own research. These data can be approximate and Anfotimes does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data.