Regina King

Regina Rene King (born January 15, 1971) is an American film and television actress and director. She is probably best known for her role as Brenda Jenkins on the NBC sitcom 227 (1985–90) and had a supporting role in the feature film Jerry Maguire. King became widely known for her leading roles in two Peabody Award–winning television shows: The Boondocks, and Southland. Her role in Southland earned her two Critics' Choice Award nominations for best supporting dramatic actress in 2012 and 2013. In 2015, she began starring in the ABC anthology series American Crime, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Golden Globe Award nomination.