Camille Winbush
| Camille Winbush | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Camille Simoine Winbush February 9, 1990 Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, recording artist |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Camille Simoine Winbush (born February 9, 1990) is an American television actress, comedian and recording artist. Her work in television has earned her three Image Awards and a Young Artist Award. She is best known for her role as Vanessa Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show.
Early life
Camille Winbush was born in Culver City, California on February 9, 1990.
Career
Winbush's credits include a role in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and an appearance in Eraser. Additionally, she had a recurring role on 7th Heaven and roles on Criminal Minds, That's Life, The Norm Show, NYPD Blue, and Any Day Now. Winbush also guest starred in Disney's musical production of Geppetto.
She had her big break playing the role of Vanessa Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show. During her run on the show Winbush earned numerous award nominations for her role, winning three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress. In 2007, she appeared in an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
As of 2008, Winbush can be seen playing Lauren Treacy, a recurring character in The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Recording artist
In 2002, Winbush recorded "One Small Voice" featuring singers Myra & Taylor Momsen and "The Night Before Christmas Song" for the compilation album School's Out! Christmas. She also sang on the soundtrack of the Disney musical production of Geppetto.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Viper | Lucy Wilkes | Three episodes:"Pilot","Ghosts","Thief of Hearts" |
| 1995 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | April Balck | Episode:"What About Your Friends" |
| Dangerous Minds | Tyeisha Roberts | ||
| Minor Adjustments | Emma Aimes | unknown episodes | |
| Brotherly Love | Emma Aimes | Episode:"Witchcraft" | |
| 1996 | Eraser | Camille | |
| 1996–1999 | 7th Heaven | Lynn Hamilton | Six episodes |
| 1997 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Lil Hot Foot | Episode:"Please Don't Go" |
| 1998 | NYPD Blue | Chloe | Episode:"Honeymoon at Viagra Falls" |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Pearline | |
| Ladies Man | Girl Scout #2 | Money, Honey | |
| Any Day Now | Mavis | Episode:" A Parent's Job" | |
| 1999–2000 | Recess | Ashley 'Ashley T' Tomossian | Four episode |
| 2000 | Geppetto | Featured | TV |
| Dinosaur | Additional Voices | voice | |
| The Norm Show | Molly | Episode:"Norm vs. Halloween" | |
| The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! | Bear #3/Little Girl | voice | |
| 2001–2006 | The Bernie Mac Show | Vanessa "Nessa" Thomkins | 104 episodes |
| 2003 | Strong Medicine | Vinetta | Episode:"Emergency Contact" |
| 2005 | ER | Trisha | Episode:"Skin" |
| 2007 | Criminal Minds | Ally | Episode:"Fear and Loathing" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Camille Travis | Episode:"The Heart of the Matter" | |
| 2008–2013 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Lauren Treacy | recurring role |
| 2015 | The Choir | Miriam | Four episodes |
| 2017 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | TBA | Episode: TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated Work |
| 1996 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance by an Actress Under 10: Television | Minor Adjustments |
| 2003 | Nominated | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Bernie Mac Show |
| Nominated | Prism Awards | Performance in a Comedy Series | ||
| 2004 | Nominated | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | |
| Won | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | ||
| 2005 | Nominated | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | |
| Won | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | ||
| 2006 | Won | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | |
| Won | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actress | ||