What is Kim Coles' Net Worth?
Kim Coles is an American actress and comedian with a net worth of $3 million. She is recognized for her dynamic roles in the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" and the sitcom "Living Single," as well as being the host of BET's "Pay It Off."
Early Life
Kim Coles was born on January 11, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York. Her father made history as the first Black dean of the Pratt Institute, a prestigious private university in New York. Coles attended a private Lutheran school during her early years, where she was known to be quiet and studious. Her lively sense of humor began to emerge in high school, particularly during her time at Brooklyn Technical High School, where she graduated.
Career
Kim Coles began gaining public attention in the early 1990s with her role in "In Living Color." As a season regular in the first season, she appeared in 13 episodes, which significantly boosted her career. Following this, she starred in the 1991 film "Strictly Business" as Millicent. In 1993, she guest-starred in an episode of the TV show "Martin."
The same year, Coles landed a lead role in the sitcom "Living Single," playing Synclaire James-James. She was a significant part of the series, appearing in 118 episodes from 1993 to 1998. Her performance earned her a nomination for the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
While starring in "Living Single," Coles made guest appearances in other television shows. In 1995, she appeared in an episode of "The Crew," followed by a 1996 appearance in "The Show" as Deandra. She also hosted two episodes of "MADtv" in 1996.
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After "Living Single" ended, Coles continued her television career. In 1999, she hosted the show "New Attitude," and she appeared on five episodes of "Hollywood Squares" as a panelist. In 2000, she made a notable guest appearance on "Frasier" as Dr. Mary Thomas, earning another NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
From 2000 to 2001, Coles was a series regular on "The Geena Davis Show," portraying Judy Owens. In 2001, she participated in the "Biography" documentary series episode titled "Kim Fields: A Little Somethin' Somethin.'" She also appeared in "Six Feet Under" in 2002 and had a recurring role in "One on One" from 2002 to 2004. Throughout the early 2000s, she featured in numerous other shows, including "The Parkers," "My Wife and Kids," and "The Show with A.J. Calloway."
In 2005, Coles was part of the cast of "Celebrity Fit Club," appearing in seven episodes. She also appeared in the film "Kids in America" that year. In 2009, she had a recurring role in "10 Items or Less." The 2010s saw her take on roles in "Love That Girl!," "Let's Stay Together," "The Soul Man," "Quick Draw," "Gotham Comedy Live," and "Faux Show." In 2015, she demonstrated her skills as a writer and executive producer on "The BFF Chronicles." She played Donna in "Mann and Wife" in 2016, and in 2019, she appeared in the film "Love is Not Enough."
Personal Life
Kim Coles married Aton Edwards in 1985, and they stayed together until their divorce in 1995. In 2015, she married Reggie Mckiver, a former SWAT police officer from the Dominican Republic. The couple divorced in 2019.
