Kym Whitley is an American actress, comedian, and television personality. She is best known for her roles in the sitcoms The Parkers, Young & Hungry, and Animal Practice, and for her appearances on shows such as The Boondocks, The Soul Man, and Raising Whitley. She has also made appearances in films such as I Love You, Man and Think Like a Man. Whitley has been nominated for several awards, including an NAACP Image Award and a Daytime Emmy Award. She has also been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, having received the BET Humanitarian Award in 2018.
Early Life
Kym Whitley was born on June 7, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She was raised by her grandmother, who instilled in her a strong work ethic and a passion for the arts and entertainment. She attended Shaker Heights High School and then went on to study at the University of Akron, graduating with a degree in theatre. After college, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
Whitley’s acting career began in the early 1990s, with appearances on shows such as A Different World and In Living Color. She scored her first major role in 1999, playing the character Rachel Crawford on the hit sitcom The Parkers. She then went on to star in the sitcom Young & Hungry, playing the character Yolanda. She also had a recurring role in the show Animal Practice, and made appearances on shows such as The Boondocks, The Soul Man, and Raising Whitley. She has also appeared in films such as I Love You, Man and Think Like a Man.
Whitley has been nominated for several awards, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2006, and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Special in 2012. She has also been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, having received the BET Humanitarian Award in 2018.
Legacy
Kym Whitley has established herself as a successful actress, comedian, and television personality. She is best known for her roles in the sitcoms The Parkers, Young & Hungry, and Animal Practice, and for her appearances on shows such as The Boondocks, The Soul Man, and Raising Whitley. She has also made appearances in films such as I Love You, Man and Think Like a Man. Whitley has been nominated for several awards, including an NAACP Image Award and a Daytime Emmy Award. She has also been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, having received the BET Humanitarian Award in 2018.
Whitley has also been an advocate for special needs children, and has created the Kym Whitley Charitable Foundation, which provides support for families with special needs children. She has also been a mentor to young women, and has created the Kym Whitley Mentoring Program, which provides mentorship and guidance to young women in the entertainment industry.
Kym Whitley is an inspiring example of success, having achieved great success in her career as an actress, comedian, and television personality. She has also been an advocate for special needs children, and has created programs to help young women in the entertainment industry. She is a role model for those who are looking to make their mark in the world, and her legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.
