Deidrie Henry
Deidrie Nicole Maria Henry is an American award-winning singer and actor, and civil rights activist. She is also known for being "Annie the Popeye's Lady", longtime commercial spokesperson for Popeye's Chicken. Her screen credits include MacGyver, Game of Silence, Criminal Minds, Justified, CSI, Bones, Ghost Whisperer, The Riches, Brothers and Sisters, E.R., Shark, Without A Trace, and NCIS. On stage she has played lead roles in "Raisin in the Sun," "Streetcar Named Desire," "Yellowman," "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," "The Ballad of Emmett Till," and many others. She has won multiple awards, including the LA Tony for Best Actress and the NAACP Image Award. She has also been honored with an Ovation Award, Backstage Garland Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle Award.
Filmography (32 titles)
MovieI Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Self · 2026
5.6ShowStar Trek: Starfleet Academy
Museum Display Computer (voice) · 2026
7.0ShowCross
LaDonna · 2024
8.6ShowThe Rookie
Dr. Spader · 2018
7.3ShowMacGyver
Dr. Falama · 2016
5.2ShowGame of Silence
Detective Liz Winters · 2016
6.9ShowColony
Heloise · 2016
8.3ShowChicago Med
Deb Morgan · 2015
7.9ShowBosch
Millie Elias · 2015
6.8MovieBeyond the Lights
Deidrie Henry · 2014
7.3ShowMom
Andrea · 2013
4.9MovieThe Good Mother
Nurse Williams · 2013
6.6ShowTouch
Maggie Miller · 2012
6.0MovieBeautiful Boy
Bonnie · 2011
7.6MovieBeyond the Blackboard
Patricia · 2011
7.4ShowHarry's Law
2011
8.2ShowShameless
Fowler · 2011
7.9ShowRizzoli & Isles
Mrs. Senna (Mathias' mother) · 2010
8.0ShowJustified
Rowena · 2010
7.5ShowNCIS: Los Angeles
Rachel DeMayo · 2009
7.9ShowLie to Me
A'isha Walker · 2009
6.5ShowHeartland
Diane Simmons · 2007
7.1ShowBrothers and Sisters
Dr. Williams · 2006
6.7ShowShark
Detective Garland · 2006
7.6ShowCommander in Chief
Ms. Clark · 2005
8.3ShowCriminal Minds
Commander Jumilla Reardon · 2005
8.2ShowBones
Elaine Akusta · 2005
7.6ShowNCIS
Tracy Taylor · 2003
7.2ShowWithout a Trace
Emma · 2002
7.6ShowCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Terri Royce · 2000