Biography
Deidrie Nicole Maria Henry is an American award-winning singer and actor, and civil rights activist. She is also known for being "Annie the Popeye's Lady", longtime commercial spokesperson for Popeye's Chicken. Her screen credits include MacGyver, Game of Silence, Criminal Minds, Justified, CSI, Bones, Ghost Whisperer, The Riches, Brothers and Sisters, E.R., Shark, Without A Trace, and NCIS. On stage she has played lead roles in "Raisin in the Sun," "Streetcar Named Desire," "Yellowman," "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," "The Ballad of Emmett Till," and many others. She has won multiple awards, including the LA Tony for Best Actress and the NAACP Image Award. She has also been honored with an Ovation Award, Backstage Garland Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle Award.
Movies & TV Shows
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Criminal Minds (2005) — Commander Jumilla Reardon
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Bones (2005) — Elaine Akusta
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The Rookie (2018) — Dr. Spader
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Shameless (2011) — Fowler
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NCIS (2003) — Tracy Taylor
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Lie to Me (2009) — A'isha Walker
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Terri Royce
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Chicago Med (2015) — Deb Morgan
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NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — Rachel DeMayo
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MacGyver (2016) — Dr. Falama
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ER (1994) — Nichelle Richardson
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Justified (2010) — Rowena
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Bosch (2015) — Millie Elias
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Colony (2016) — Heloise
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Mom (2013) — Andrea
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Rizzoli & Isles (2010) — Mrs. Senna (Mathias' mother)
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Beyond the Lights (2014) — Deidrie Henry
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Touch (2012) — Maggie Miller
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Cross (2024) — LaDonna
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Without a Trace (2002) — Emma
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) — Museum Display Computer (voice)
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Brothers and Sisters (2006) — Dr. Williams
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Beautiful Boy (2011) — Bonnie
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Shark (2006) — Detective Garland
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Beyond the Blackboard (2011) — Patricia
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Harry's Law (2011)
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Game of Silence (2016) — Detective Liz Winters
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Commander in Chief (2005) — Ms. Clark
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Strong Medicine (2000) — Angela
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The Good Mother (2013) — Nurse Williams
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Heartland (2007) — Diane Simmons
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I Know Catherine, the Log Lady (2026) — Self