Haneefah Wood

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Summary

Haneefah Wood is an American actor and stage performer known for roles in Nurse Jackie, Grease Live!, Schooled, Truth Be Told, Murderville, and Hello Tomorrow!. Her work spans comedy, drama, and musical theater. In the 2014 parody video Typecast, she joined performers examining the limited roles and ethnic stereotypes facing actresses of color. In an interview, she said black women should not be defined by a single word. No public party affiliation, campaign work, or ongoing advocacy role is on record.