Angela E. Gibbs

Angela Elayne Gibbs (born 1955)[1] is an American actress. She has acted professionally since the 1970s in films such as Cleopatra Jones, The Healers, and The Naked Cage.[2] She later went on to act in films including Drumline, Think Like A Man, and Straight Outta Compton.[2][3] Gibbs has also acted in television series including Black Jesus,[4] On My Block,[5] The Fosters, This is Us,[6] Sealab 2021,[7] Hacks,[8] and Not Dead Yet.[9] Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Gibbs is the daughter of actress Marla Gibbs.[1] When she was a teenager her family relocated to Los Angeles, where she graduated from Fairfax High School.[10]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1973 Cleopatra Jones Annie
The Young Nurses Michelle
1974 Sanford and Son Angel Episode "The Party Crasher"
The Healers TV Movie
Together Brothers Francine
1975 The Blue Knight Maria Episode "Pilot"
1986 The Naked Cage Vonna
1987 Number One with a Bullet Waitress in Bar
1988 Party Line Beth
1994 In the Heat of the Night Felicia Clark Episode "A Matter of Justice"
1996 Savannah Bank Official Episode "Wedding Belle Blues"
Fled Jocelyn
1998 Mama Flora's Family Woman with Baby
1999 Passing Glory Thelma Porter TV Movie
2001 Boycott Congregant #1
2001-2005 Sealab 2021 Debbie Love Voice; 8 episodes
2002 Drumline Dorothy Miles
2004 Crossing Jordan Margaret Houston Episode "Second Chances"
The Bold and the Beautiful Make-Up Artist 1 episode
2006 Frisky Dingo Voice Episode "Emergency Room"
2007 Monk Barton's Lawyer Episode "Mr. Monk and the Wrong Man"
2007, 2009 Lincoln Heights Woman/Patient 2 episodes
2009 Nip/Tuck Mrs. Jennings Episode "Budi Sabri"
2010 Bones Jocelyn Arrington Episode "The Parts in the Sum of the Whole"
Grey's Anatomy Mrs. Rollins Episode "With You I'm Born Again"
The Defenders Judge Lowery Episode "Nevada v. Killa Diz"
2011 Desperate Housewives City Councilwoman Episode "The Art of Making Art"
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Amelia Gross Episode "Ms. Willows Regrets"
Think Like a Man Candace's Mom
Awake Dora Episode "Kate Is Enough"
Melissa & Joey Woman Costumer Episode "The Knockout"
Operation Cupcake Middle Aged Woman TV Movie
1600 Penn HHS Secretary Episode "Putting Out Fires"
2013 Parenthood Mary Episode "Because You're My Sister"
Rizzoli & Isles Shirley Ghetts Episode "Dance with the Devil"
Scandal Judge Eleanor Gaynes Episode "Say Hello to My Little Friend"
2014 Think Like a Man Too Adele
2014-2015 The Fosters Michelle 5 episodes
2014-2019 Black Jesus Ms. Tudi Main role; 31 episodes
2015 Revenge A.D.A. Ganz 2 episodes
Straight Outta Compton Doris Jackson
2016 American Crime Story Barbara Cochran 2 episodes
Shameless Vicki Bates Episode "Hiraeth"
2017 Insecure Episode "Hella Shook"
2018 Love Jacked Aunt Clara
Suits Anna Reed Episode "Promises, Promises"
A Simple Wedding Doris
2018-2020 On My Block Rose Westbrook 4 episodes
2019 NCIS Eden Penzance Episode "Toil and Trouble"
2020 S.W.A.T. Baker 2 episodes
NCIS: Los Angeles Ellen Episode "Murder of Crows"
2021 This Is Us Older Laurel Episode "Birth Mother"
Station 19 Ms. Debbie Episode "Can't Feel My Face"
2021–present Hacks Robin Recurring role[11]
2022 9-1-1: Lone Star Sylvia Episode "The ATS-Files"
2023–2024 Not Dead Yet Cricket Main role; 14 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b "Marla Gibbs Remembers Giving Regina King Tough Love on 227 Set: 'We Can Argue If You Want To'". People. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  2. ^ a b "Angela Elayne Gibbs | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. ^ "ABC Press". Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ Baysinger, Tim (2019-09-10). "Adult Swim Sets Season 3 Return for 'Black Jesus' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. ^ Sorokach, Josh (2020-03-11). "On My Block Season 3 Cast Guide: Who's Who In The New Season Of Netflix's Teen Charmer". Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (2022-04-05). "'Not Dead Yet': Josh Banday, Jessica St. Clair, Angela Gibbs Among Five Cast In ABC Comedy Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  7. ^ Wiggins, Brent (2022-12-24). "Sealab 2021: Why it's One of the Most Underappreciated Adult Swim Shows". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  8. ^ Beachum, Chris (2022-05-09). "Carl Clemons-Hopkins interview: 'Hacks'". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  9. ^ Gao, Max (2023-02-06). "Not Dead Yet review: A worthy network-TV return for Gina Rodriguez". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  10. ^ Pictures, Silver Shadow (2021-02-13). "Straight Outta Compton actress, Angela Gibbs on life and career!". Silver Shadow Pictures. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  11. ^ Rice, Lynette (2024-01-04). "'Hacks' Set To Return This Spring On Max". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-11.


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