Regina Hall

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Regina Hall (born December 12, 1970) is an American film and television actress known for her lead role of Brenda Meeks in the "Scary Movie" films.

Early life

Hall was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of a contractor and a teacher. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/31/Regina-Hall.html Regina Hall Biography (1971-) ] ] She graduated from New York University in 1997 with a Master's degree in Journalism, [cite web|publisher="New York Times"|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/277710/Regina-Hall/biography|title=Regina Hall|author=Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide|date=2008-01-10] and shortly thereafter began a career in the entertainment industry.

Career

In 1997, Hall appeared in her first television commercial at the age of 26. Her television career initially began with a recurring role on the soap opera "Loving", and guest appearances on the FOX's police drama "New York Undercover". Her first film role came in 1999 with a small part in the film "The Best Man". She left a lasting impression on viewers with her portrayal of the character "Candy". It signalled a pivotal point for Hall’s career. As a key member of the all-star cast, she welcomed rising-star status in "black-Hollywood".

Hall gained more recognition with her role in the comedy-horror-spoof "Scary Movie" (and the sequels "Scary Movie 2", "Scary Movie 3", and "Scary Movie 4") portraying the high school-aged Brenda Meeks. She also played supporting parts in two films by Gina Prince-Bythewood: the drama "Love & Basketball", and the TV movie "Disappearing Acts". In 2001, Hall landed the role of "Coretta Lipp" on the prime-time drama "Ally McBeal", which was a recurring role over several episodes. A year later, she starred in the action-drama "Paid in Full", a film directed by Charles Stone III. Since then, she has appeared in leading roles in films such as "Malibu's Most Wanted", "King's Ransom" and "The Honeymooners". [ [http://www.blackfilm.com/20060331/features/reginahall.shtml Scary Movie 4: An Interview with Regina Hall] ]

Awards & nominations

2003 NAACP Image Awards
*Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, for "Ally McBeal" (nominated)

Filmography

*"Superhero Movie" (2008) - Mrs. Xavier
*"First Sunday" (2008) - Omunique
*"Punk Farm" (2008) (pre-production) - Cow (voice)
*"Once Upon A Time In The Hood (2007)
*"Danika" (2006) — Evelyn
*"Scary Movie 4" (2006) — Brenda Meeks
*"The Honeymooners" (2005) — Trixie Norton
*"King's Ransom" (2005) — Peaches Clarke
*"Scary Movie 3" (2003) — Brenda Meeks
*"Malibu's Most Wanted" (2003) — Shondra
*"Paid in Full" (2002) — Keisha
*"The Other Brother" (2002) — Vicki
*"Scary Movie 2" (2001) — Brenda Meeks
*"Disappearing Acts" (2000) (TV) — Portia
*"Scary Movie" (2000) — Brenda Meeks
*"Love & Basketball" (2000) — Lena Wright
*"The Best Man" (1999) — Candy

TV work

*"Ally McBeal" (2001-2002) — Corretta Lipp
*"NYPD Blue" (2000) — Sharice Warner "in episode" # 7.11
*"New York Undercover" (1997) — Tammy "in episode" # 3.23
*"Loving" (1992)

References

External links

*imdb name|0356021|Regina Hall
*tv.com person|11901|Regina Hall

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