Biography
Anna Maria Horsford is an American actress, known for her performances in television comedies. Horsford is best known for her roles as Thelma Frye on the NBC sitcom Amen (1986–91), and as Dee Baxter on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995–99). She had dramatic roles on the FX crime drama The Shield playing A.D.A. Beth Encardi, and CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Vivienne Avant, for which she was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2017. Horsford appeared in a number of movies, most notable as Craig Jones' mother Betty in 1995 comedy film Friday and its sequel Friday After Next (2002). Her other film credits include Times Square (1980), The Fan (1981), Presumed Innocent (1990), Set It Off (1996), Along Came a Spider (2001), Our Family Wedding (2010), and A Madea Christmas (2013).
Acted in 99
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Unexpected Christmas
Momma Scott
- 2024
Will I See You Again?
Movie
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
The Bitch Who Stole Christmas
Mayor Coont
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Studio City
Jolene Hernandez · 4 episodes
SUNNYSIDE UP
Aunt Deedee
- 2018
Chasing the Blues
Mrs. Walker
I Feel Bad
Norman's Mom · 1 episode
Single AF
Jane
- 2017
Gladys Brown
Gladys Brown
- 2013
A Madea Christmas
Eileen
- 2012
C'mon Man
Mrs. Woods
- 2011
Reed Between the Lines
Ms. Helen Wilson · 25 episodes
- 2010
Wigger
Movie
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
I Tried
Milly
- 2006
Broken Bridges
Loretta
- 2005
Ganked
Mrs. Barry
My Big Phat Hip Hop Family
Mamma Pearl
- 2004
Guarding Eddy
Carol
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
Jacked Up
Thelma Barnes
- 2000
Masquerade
Mrs. Scott
Lockdown
Saunders
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Miss Annie
Widow's Kiss
Lavanda Harrison
- 1995
- 1994
Baby Brokers
Randi
- 1993
Tall Hopes
Lainie Harris · 6 episodes
Deaf Heaven
Libby
- 1992
Rhythm & Blues
Veronica Washington · 13 episodes
- 1990
A Killer Among Us
Barbara Evans
1980s
- 1988
Who Gets the Friends?
Movie
- 1987
- 1986
C.A.T. Squad
Mrs. Raines
A Case of Deadly Force
Virginia Cates
- 1985
- 1984
Summer Switch
Stepahnie Marshak
A Doctor's Story
Leigh Williams
Crackers
Slam Dunk
- 1983
- 1982
Love Child
Mara
Benny's Place
Charmaine
Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Kathy Thomas
- 1981
Bill
Marge Keating
Starstruck
Jessica
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Hollow Image
Monica
An Almost Perfect Affair
Amy Zon
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2000s
- 2009
Directors on Directing
Self