Niecy Nash Biography
Niecy Nash (Carol Denise Ensley) is an American comedian, actress, model and producer, best known for her performances on television.
Niecy Nash Age | How Old Is Niecy Nash?
She was born on February 23, 1970 in Compton, California, United States. She is 53 years old as of 2023.
Niecy Nash Height | How Tall Is Niecy Nash
She stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) weighing 74 kg.
Niecy Nash Family
Margaret Ensley (mother) and Sonny Ensley (father). Nash has a brother called Michael Ensley. Nash nearly lost her Mother who was shot by her own boyfriend. Her mother later recovered from the injuries but later in 1993 her brother Michael lost his life to gun violence.
Niecy Nash Husband | Niecy Nash Wedding
Jessica Betts Niecy Nash/ Wife/ Gay
Nash is currently married to American singer Jessica Betts since 2020.
Jay Tucker Niecy Nash
On September 4, 2010, she got engaged to Jay Tucker. She participated in a TLC reality show that followed the preparations for the wedding. Nash and Tucker got married on Saturday May 28, 2011 at the Church Estate Vineyard in Malibu. In 2020 after 8 years of marriage Nash filed for divorce after things between them fell apart.

Don Nash Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash was previously married for 15 years to Don Nash, an ordained minister, before filing for divorce in June 2007. The two have three children; Dominic Nash, Donielle Nash, and Dia Nash.
Niecy Nash Daughter
Nash has two daughters, Dia Nash and Donielle Nash. Dia Nash and her mother are working together on the set of the hit series Claws. Dia, who made her debut in the series, portrays a teen Desna Simms.
Niecy Nash Net Worth | How Much Is Niecy Nash Worth?
Niecy Nash has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars.
Niecy Nash
From 2003 to 2010, Nash hosted the Style Network show Clean House, for which she won an Emmy Award in 2010. As an actress, Nash played the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams in the Comedy Central comedy series Reno 911! (2003–2009).
She received two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominations for her performance as nurse Denise “DiDi” Ortley in the HBO comedy Getting On from 2013–2015.
Nash also starred as Lolli Ballantine on the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man from 2012–2016, and played Denise Hemphill in the Fox horror-comedy anthology series, Scream Queens (2015–2016). In 2017, Nash began starring as Desna Simms, a leading character, in the TNT crime comedy-drama, Claws.
Nash has also played a number of roles in films and has made several guest appearances on television shows. In 2014, she played the role of civil rights activist Richie Jean Jackson in the historical drama film Selma directed by Ava DuVernay.
Nash is also the spokesperson of M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools) which was founded by her mother, after the 1993 shooting death of Nash’s younger brother, Michael. M.A.V.I.S.’s mission is to inform the public of the violence children encounter on school campuses.
Niecy Nash Career
She made her professional acting debut in the 1995 film Boys on the Side. Nash later guest-starred in NYPD Blue, Girlfriends, Judging Amy, Reba, ER and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She also appeared in 1999 film Cookie’s Fortune, and had a recurring role of CBS drama series, City of Angels, in 2000.
From 2003 to 2009, she played the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams and T.T. on the Comedy Central comedy series Reno 911!. She starred as Rhonda, opposite Jerry O’Connell, in the short-lived Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb in 2008 and providing the voice of Mrs. Boots on the ABC Family animated series Slacker Cats. Nash also has guest starred on The Bernie Mac Show as Bernie’s sister Bonita from 2003 to 2005.
Beginning in March 2010, Nash appeared on the tenth season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, where she was partnered with Louis van Amstel. On May 11, 2010, she and van Amstel were eliminated from the competition, taking fifth place.
In 2012, she began starring opposite Cedric the Entertainer in the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man, a spinoff from Hot in Cleveland. In 2013, Nash also began starring opposite Laurie Metcalf in the HBO comedy series Getting On.
In 2014, she played Richie Jean Jackson, the wife of Dr. Sullivan Jackson, in the historical drama film Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay. In the same year, she joined the cast of Fox comedy series, The Mindy Project in a recurring role as Dr. Jean Fishman, a rival of title character.
On July, 2018, Nash received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category. Later the same year, Ava DuVernay cast her in the Netflix limited drama series Central Park Five. In August 2018, it was announced that Nash will star and produce Naked With Niecy Nash, a late-night talk show for TNT. Nash also went to star in the another Netflix feature drama film, Uncorked directed by Prentice Penny.
Niecy Nash Clean House
She also hosted Clean House on the Style Network from 2003 to 2010. She won a Daytime Emmy in 2010 as the producer/host of “Clean House: The Messiest Home in the Country” in the category of Outstanding Special Class Special. On August 4, 2010 Nash announced that she was leaving Clean House on the Style Network but the show will continue without her.
Niecy Nash Show
In 2011, Nash got her own reality show Leave It To Niecy on TLC about her life with her new husband and step-son but it was quickly cancelled. In the same year, she was in a TLC wedding special.
Niecy Nash Reno 911
This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a “fly on the wall” glimpse of the cops’ often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
First episode date: July 23, 2003
Final episode date: July 8, 2009
Network: Comedy Central
Program creators: Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver
Niecy Nash Book
- 2013: It’s Hard to Fight Naked
Niecy Nash Weight Loss | How Did Niecy Nash Lose Weight?
Nash lost more than 50 pounds within 3 months. She revealed that the secret to her weight loss was self control “I didn’t have a traditional workout plan. I have three children, so I couldn’t work two full-time jobs, then come home and go to the gym for two hours. I ate sensibly and would hula-hoop when I watched TV with my kids. We’d go skating on Saturdays, ride our bikes in the neighborhood and have dance contests”, Nash said.
She claimed that nutritionist’s diet plan kept her energetic during her dieting. “I had a tremendous support from my friends and my family when I was trying to lose weight. They always motivated me exercise regular and eat proper food. I am not sure if I could have done it if I had no support from my family”, the actress said.
Niecy Nash Measurements
Height: 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
Dress size: 12
Breasts-Waist-Hips: 40-28-40 inches (102-71-102 cm)
Shoe/Feet: 9
Bra size: 36 D
Niecy Nash Movies
Year |
Title |
Role |
2019
|
Uncorked
|
Sylvia
|
2017
|
Downsizing
|
Leisureland Salesperson
|
2014
|
Walk of Shame
|
Bus Driver
|
2014
|
Selma
|
Richie Jean Jackson
|
2013
|
Trust Me
|
Angie
|
2013
|
Nurse 3D
|
Regina
|
2009
|
Not Easily Broken
|
Michelle
|
2009
|
The Proposal
|
Stewardess
|
2009
|
G-Force
|
Rosalita
|
2008
|
Horton Hears a Who!
|
Miss Yelp
|
2007
|
Code Name: The Cleaner
|
Jacuzzi
|
2007
|
Reno 911!: Miami
|
Deputy Raineesha Williams
|
2007
|
Cook-Off!
|
Ladybug Briggs
|
2005
|
Jepardee!
|
Keisha Jenkins
|
2005
|
Guess Who
|
Naomi
|
2005
|
Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie
|
Mama Robin
|
2004
|
Hair Show
|
Debra
|
2003
|
Malibu’s Most Wanted
|
Gladys
|
1999
|
Cookie’s Fortune
|
Wanda Carter
|
1999
|
The Bachelor
|
African-American Bride
|
1995
|
Boys on the Side
|
Woman at Diner
|
Niecy Nash Tv Shows
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
2019 |
Central Park Five |
Delores Wise |
Miniseries |
2018 |
A.P. Bio |
Kim |
Episode: “Teacher Jail” |
2017–present |
Claws |
Desna Simms |
Lead role; 20 episodes |
2017 |
Modern Family |
Joan |
Episode: “All Things Being Equal” |
2017 |
Angie Tribeca |
Pandora |
Episode: “Go Get ‘Em, Tiger” |
2017 |
Drop the Mic |
Herself |
Episode: “Niecy Nash vs. Cedric the Entertainer / Liam Payne vs. Jason Derulo” |
2016 |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
Debbie Holt |
Episode: “The Cruise” |
2016 |
The Enforcers |
M.J. |
Pilot |
2016 |
Masters of Sex |
Louise Bell |
Recurring role; 5 episodes |
2015–2016 |
Scream Queens |
Denise Hemphill |
Recurring role |
2014 |
The Mindy Project |
Dr. Jean Fishman |
Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2013–2015 |
Getting On |
Didi Ortley |
Series regular, 18 episodes |
2013 |
Ben and Kate |
Roz |
Episode: “Father-Daughter Dance” |
2012–2016 |
The Soul Man |
Lolli Ballentine |
Series regular, 54 episodes |
2011 |
The LeBrons |
Gloria (voice) |
Voice role, 7 episodes |
2010 |
Dancing with the Stars |
Herself |
Contestant, 16 episodes |
2010 |
Gary Unmarried |
Charleen |
Episodes: “Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch” and “Gary Unmarried?” |
2010 |
The Cleveland Show |
Janet (voice) |
Episode: “Another Bad Thanksgiving” |
2010 |
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 |
Herself |
Episode: “The Snatch Game” |
2008 |
Do Not Disturb |
Rhonda |
Series regular, 7 episodes |
2008 |
Pretty/Handsome |
Regina |
TV pilot |
2008 |
The Mighty B! |
Miriam Breedlove (voice) |
Episodes: “Bee Patients”/”To Bee or Not to Bee” and “Something’s Wrong with This Taffy”/”Name Shame” |
2007–2012 |
American Dad! |
Lorraine (voice) |
Voice role, 5 episodes |
2007 |
Slacker Cats |
Mrs. Boots |
Voice role, 2 episodes |
2006 |
The Boondocks |
Cookie Freeman (voice) |
Episode: “Wingmen” |
2006 |
Minoriteam |
Fasto’s Mama |
Voice role, 5 episodes |
2005 |
My Name Is Earl |
Rhonda Gibbs |
Episode: “Cost Dad the Election” |
2004 |
Half & Half |
Carla |
Episode: “The Big Mother of a Mother’s Day Rides Again Episode” |
2004 |
Monk |
Varla Davis |
Episode: “Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf” |
2003–2010 |
Clean House |
Host |
Host, 148 episodes |
2003–2009 |
Reno 911! |
Deputy Raineesha Williams |
Series regular, 88 episodes |
2003–2005 |
The Bernie Mac Show |
Benita |
Recurring role, 3 episodes |
2003 |
Kid Notorious |
Tollie Mae |
Voice role, 9 episodes |
2003 |
That’s So Raven |
Madame Cassandra / Shirley |
Episode: “Psychics Wanted” |
2003 |
ER |
Judith Anderson |
Episode: “Missing” |
2002 |
Reba |
Maya |
Episode: “He’s Having a Baby” |
2002 |
Girlfriends |
Lashelle |
Episode: “Just Dessert” |
2002 |
For Your Love |
Clerk |
Episode: “The Blast from the Past” |
2002 |
Presidio Med |
Nurse |
Episode: “Milagros” |
2002 |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
Snuff Film Processor |
Episode: “Snuff” |
2001 |
Kate Brasher |
Jane Clark |
Episode: “Tracy” |
2001 |
One on One |
Darla |
Episode: “Fifteen Candles” |
2001 |
NYPD Blue |
Tonya Dunbar |
Episode: “Baby Love” |
2001 |
Judging Amy |
Officer Letitia Sitz |
Episode: “Beating the Bounds” |
2000 |
City of Angels |
Eveline Walker |
Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2000 |
Popular |
Teacher |
Episode: “Hard on the Outside, Soft in the Middle” |
1998, 2001 |
Rude Awakening |
Gaynielle |
Episodes: “Naked Again” and “Altar Ego” |
1995 |
Party of Five |
Nurse |
Episode: “Spring Breaks: Part 1” |