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Kellita Smith

Kellita Smith

Actor · Born January 15, 1969 (57) · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Kellita Smith (born January 15, 1969) is an American comedian, model and actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Wanda McCullough, Bernie Mac's wife in the FOX sitcom The Bernie Mac Show which originally ran from 2001 to 2006. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kellita Smith was raised in Oakland, California. She studied at Santa Rosa Junior College, receiving her associate degree in political science. In early years, she worked as a model and began her acting career on stage in a regional production of Tell It Like It Tiz. Other theatrical credits include the Los Angeles productions of No Place to be Somebody at the K.C. Theatre Company, Feelings (The Hudson Theatre) for which she won an NAACP Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1996, The Thirteenth Thorn (Complex Theatre) for which she was nominated for an NAACP Theatre Award for Best Actress, and One Woman Two Lives, which premiered at The Imagined Life Theater in July 2009. On television, Kellita Smith made her debut in an episode of In Living Color and later guest-starred on Living Single, Moesha, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Parkers and NYPD Blue. She had the recurring roles in Martin, Sister, Sister, Malcolm & Eddie and The Jamie Foxx Show. In 2001 she was cast opposite Bernie Mac in the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. The series aired on Fox for five seasons from 2001 to 2006. She was nominated four times for a NAACP Image Award for her role as Wanda McCullough on The Bernie Mac Show. In film, she co-starred alongside Mo'Nique in the Hair Show (2004), and later appeared in Fair Game, King's Ransom, Roll Bounce and Three Can Play That Game. In 2012, Kellita Smith returned to television with the role of First Lady Katherine Johnson in the syndicated sitcom, The First Family. In 2014, she was cast as Roberta Warren in the Syfy post-apocalyptic series, Z Nation. In this role, she also appeared on Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! in 2015.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 15, 1969 (57)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 40 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 10% in 30 days

What are Kellita Smith's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
45%
Morality
15%
Self
13%
Survival
11%
Power
7%
Society
7%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 5
Threshold guardian
2 of 5
Herald
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
5
Tense
5
Warm
6
Absurd
5
Joyful
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kellita Smith's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kellita Smith's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

40 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • From Scratch(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lynn Wheeler

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Lace(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Sears

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Influence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Carla Hudson

  • The Preacher's Son(2017)

    as Anita Emerson

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • This Is Us(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Elizabeth DuBois

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Secret She Kept(2016)

    as Virginia

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Man in 3B(2015)

    as Det. Anderson

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • In the Cut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 19 episodes · as Cheryl

  • Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!(2015)

    as Sergeant Roberta Warren

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • A Deadly Adoption(2015)

    as Officer Mason

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Z Nation(2014)

    Show 68 episodes · as Roberta Warren

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Imperial Dreams(2014)

    as Tanya

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Love Section(2013)

    as Pat Darden

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The First Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 36 episodes · as Katherine Johnson

  • Gang of Roses 2: Next Generation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Madame L

  • She's Not Our Sister(2011)

    as Vivian Walker

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Three Can Play That Game(2007)

    as Carla

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Roll Bounce(2005)

    as Vivian

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • King's Ransom(2005)

    as Renee King

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Fair Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Cheryl

  • Hair Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Angela

  • The Bernie Mac Show(2001)

    Show 104 episodes · as Wanda 'Baby' McCullough

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Kingdom Come(2001)

    as Bernice Talbert

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Masquerade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Monica

  • Retiring Tatiana(2000)

    as CeCe

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Parkers(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Q: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mo Mo

  • For Your Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Sophia

  • The Jamie Foxx Show(1996)

    Show 7 episodes · as Cherise

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Malcolm & Eddie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • The Steve Harvey Show(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Ava Whitley

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Nash Bridges(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Regina Adams

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Moesha(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Melba

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • The Crossing Guard(1995)

    as Tanya

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Parent 'Hood(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • The Wayans Bros.(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Claire

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Sister, Sister(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tonya

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Living Single(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Jaclyn

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Martin(1992)

    Show 10 episodes · as Tracy

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 39 titles from 1992 to 2022; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Roll Bounce (2005)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

From Scratch (2022)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

The Bernie Mac Show (2001)

Film career

19922022

Peak 2015 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting39 of 39: 39 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score44th

By decade

1990s15 · acting2000s9 · acting2010s12 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Kellita Smith's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 30 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 30 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

She's Not Our Sister (2011)

98th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

From Scratch (2022)

Midcredits 85th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 46/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 27. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kellita Smith work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kellita Smith's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Christian Keyes shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers