Kianna Underwood, who appeared on the last season of Nickelodeon‘s “All That,” has been identified by. multiple media sources as the victim of a hit-and-run accident Friday morning in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville. The NYPD confirmed that a female victim was pronounced dead at the scene. She was 33.
A sedan struck Underwood when she was crossing the street just before 7 a.m. at Pitkin and Mother Gaston Blvd., and she was then dragged for nearly two blocks, according to TMZ. No arrests have been made in the hit-and-run accident.
Underwood appeared on seven episodes of the popular sketch comedy “All That” in 2005 with stars Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Kenan Thompson, and also appeared in Nickelodeon’s “Little Bill.” On the animated series “Little Bill,” created by Bill Cosby, she voiced Fuchsia Glover, the cousin of the main character, appearing in 23 episodes between 1999 and 2004.
“All That” is a Nickelodeon children’s television series that ran from 1994 to 2005, featuring original short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests aimed toward a young audience. The show frequented pop culture parodies, performed by various child and teen actors.
“Little Bill” was based on the “Little Bill” book series written by Crosby, and focused on 5-year-old “Little” Bill Glover in Philadelphia as he moved through everyday life with a fantastical imagination.
Born in New York City, Underwood also appeared in Nancy Savoca’s comedy “The 24-Hour Woman” in 1999. The indie film starred Rosie Perez, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Patti LuPone. She also provided voiceovers for an animated TV movie “Santa, Baby” in 2001.
She went on to tour with the musical “Hairspray.”