Simbi Khali


Simbi Khali, sometimes credited as Simbi Kali Williams, is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Campbell on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Her credits include the television show Martin and the feature films Vampire in Brooklyn, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and Plump Fiction. On stage, Khali has appeared in Colored Museum, For Colored Girls..., A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Troilus and Cressida. She also voiced the character of Varesh Ossa in the video game Guild Wars Nightfall.

Early life

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Khali was raised in Chicago, the youngest of seven children. She started singing at a young age before moving on to acting and attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She then continued her education at the California Institute of the Arts where she graduated with a degree in acting. Khali was previously married to actor Cress Williams from 2000 until 2011 and they have two children: son Elijah Khali Thomas Williams and daughter Amika Khali Williams.

Career

From 1993 to 1997, she played Sheneneh's vocal best friend in the FOX sitcom Martin. From 1996 to 2001, she played Nina Campbell in the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, where she was initially a recurring character but was bumped to a main character in season 3.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993–1995MartinLaquita4 episodes
1994The Sinbad ShowCarmenEpisode: "Girls Unda Hoodz"
1994She TVVarious1 episode
1996–20003rd Rock from the SunNina CampbellRecurring
Main cast
2000'VoiceEpisode: "The J is For James Syndrome"
2000MasqueradeJoi ScottTV Movie
2002That '80s ShowVenusEpisode: "After the Kiss"
2004The Bernie Mac ShowTherapistEpisode: "Five Stages of Bryana"
2009Special Agent OsoVoiceEpisode: "Live and Jump Rope / A View to a Kitten"
2012WeedsMaryEpisode: "Unfreeze"
2017Better ThingsMuseum DirectorEpisode: "Phil"

YearTitleRole
2006Guild Wars NightfallVaresh Ossa / Additional Voices
2008The Incredible HulkCeres Leader
2018'Amanda