Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson
Robinson in May 2013
Born	(1967-07-25) July 25, 1967 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Wendy Robinson
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1993–present
Spouse(s)	Marco Perkins (m. 2003)

Wendy Raquel Robinson (born July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina Grier on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, and as sports agent Tasha Mack on the CW/BET comedy-drama The Game.

Early life and career

Born in Los Angeles, Robinson attended Howard University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.^[1] She made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of Martin. That same year she guest starred on episodes of Thea and The Sinbad Show. In 1995, Robinson co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments, starring Rondell Sheridan. The following year she won the role of Regina "Piggy" Grier in the sitcom The Steve Harvey Show which aired for six seasons on The WB Television Network. After the series ended its run in 2002, she appeared on the short-lived sketch comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents. Robinson also made guest appearances on The Parkers, All of Us, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. In 2006, Robinson began portraying the role of Tasha Mack, in the comedy The Game.

Robinson has also appeared in several films including The Walking Dead, followed by roles in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Ringmaster (1998), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Rebound (2005).

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• wendyraquel.com Wendy Raquel Robinson Official Website
• Wendy Raquel Robinson at the Internet Movie Database
• Hollywood's Hottest Starlets - African American actresses: Wendy Raquel Robinson
• Wendy Raquel Robinson: The Playmaker "In Hollywood, we [Blacks] are so underrepresented, and I’m truly concerned about African-Americans’ futures in entertainment."