Malinda Williams

Malinda Williams is an American actress and producer who began on television, with a 1987 guest spot on The Cosby Show followed by roles on series such as Miami Vice, My So-Called Life and NYPD Blue. Raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, she moved into film with A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), High School High (1996) and The Wood (1999). She is known for playing Bird in Soul Food, the Showtime drama that ran from 2000 to 2004, which earned her three NAACP Image Award nominations in the drama actress category. Later credits include Idlewild (2006), Daddy's Little Girls (2007), First Sunday (2008), 2 Days in New York (2012) and Accidental Love (2015), along with the Up network's Marry Me for Christmas films and Girlfriends' Getaway (2014).