As the no-nonsense, career-oriented wife and mother on “The Bernie Mac Show” (Fox, 2001- ), actress Kellita Smith has more than held her own with the unconventional sitcom’s star. Previously a supporting player in movies and recurring guest star on television, Smith landed her role on Bernie Mac’s show at the last minute, prompting the comedian to say that she ‘stole’ the role. Born in Chicago and raised in Oakland, CA, Smith became an actress later in life after realizing the regular nine-to-five grind was not for her. She began her acting career on stage, getting her first break in “Tell
