The Resume

(October 21, 1949- )
Born in Atlanta, Georgia
Portrayed Lt Dee Ann Carver on 'Blue Bloods'
Appeared in the film 'The Fighting Temptations'
Had bit parts in films such as 'U.S. Marshalls', 'Sleepless In Seattle', 'Lorenzo's Oil' and 'Malcolm X'
Had notable story arcs on shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Luke Cage'

Why she might be annoying:

Her lengthy acting resume consists mostly of bit parts in movies and single episode guest starring spots on tv shows.
She signed the 'Artists United to Win Without War' opposition statement to the war in Iraq (2003).
She considered herself a 'theater snob'.

Why she might not be annoying:

She met future husband, Samuel L. Jackson, while a student at Spelman College (1970).
She was Tony Award nominated for her work in the stage adaptation of 'A Raisin in the Sun' (2014).
One of the secrets to her decades long relationship with Samuel L. Jackson? Never going to bed angry at each other.
She advocated on behalf of civil rights for several decades.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [October] (Ranked: 10211949)
• D's Profiles [Series 13]
• I am an Atlantonian
• I Married in 1980
• I Publicly Defended Jussie Smollett
• Profiles 51251-51500 (Ranked: 51351)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 49 Votes: 16.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 27.27% Annoying