Anna Maria HorsfordBorn March 6, 1948 (age 70)New York, New York, U.S.Education High School of Performing Arts[1]Occupation ActressYears active 1967–presentAnna Maria Horsford (born March 6, 1948) is an American actress, known for her performances in television comedies.Horsford is best known for her roles as Thelma Frye on the NBC sitcom Amen (1986–91), and as Dee Baxter on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995–99). She had dramatic roles on the FX crime drama The Shield playing A.D.A. Beth Enca