Deidrie Henry

Deidrie Henry, who was born in Barbados where she lived until her family moved to Atlanta when she was 10, originally thought she would be flying the friendly skies after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. But after graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Science, her plans of working for Eastern Airlines came to an end as the airline folded in 1991. This turn of events actually put her on the trajectory of becoming an actress. From acting in Atlanta, Henry went to New York, from New York to Oregon where she did Shakespeare for four years and from there off to Paris where she lived for a year prior to moving to Los Angeles in 2004. Things quickly progressed while in the Los Angeles and Henry traveled the country for a year and a half performing at various theaters in Berkeley, Seattle, and Philadelphia and when she returned, landed the role in Dael Orlandersmith's 'Yellowman' where she won multiple awards including Best Actress. Later in her career, she won the hearts of millions on the small screen appearing as the beloved Southern Belle spokeswomen 'Annie' for the Popeye's Chicken Restaurant chain. Show less «