Described by Regina King as a surprise "bonus child" (via YouTube), Reina King also started acting at quite a young age. Her first role was on the ABC sitcom "What's Happening Now!" where she played Carolyn Williams through its first season (via IMDb). Reina also starred in her sister's show in an unnamed role for an episode, before starring in "Scrooged" as Lanell Cooley and "To Sleep In Anger."
Reina hasn't appeared on screen since her role in the 1998 short "A Hollow Place" and has instead opted for work behind the camera. This would eventually lead to a collaboration with Regina, when they formed the boutique production company Royal Ties. Combining their experiences in front of and behind the camera, the King sisters have helped develop and produce a variety of projects including "Scandal," "Pitch," "Greenleaf," and "The Catch."
Through Royal Ties, Reina and Regina want to tell stories "about the Black American experience that don't just involve slavery," as Regina explained to Marie Claire. "I want to continue to tell stories that reflect the stories I've been working on."
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