Kianna Underwood, a former child actor known for roles on Nickelodeon series including ‘All That’ and ‘Little Bill’, was killed early Friday in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn, authorities said. She was 33. 

Police said Underwood was crossing the street in the Brownsville area just before 7 am when she was struck by a grey sedan at the junction of Pitkin Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard. The vehicle did not stop, and Underwood was dragged for nearly two blocks before her body dislodged, according to surveillance footage cited in multiple media reports. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.

Actor identified as victim in Brownsville collision

The NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information confirmed that officers responding to the call found a woman with severe injuries in the roadway. She was later identified through media reports as Underwood. Detectives believe she may have crossed against the light after leaving a nearby shop, though the investigation remains ongoing.

The driver continued west along Pitkin Avenue after the impact, leaving Underwood lying motionless on the road. Police said the motorist did not remain at the scene.

Career began with Nickelodeon roles

Born in New York City, Underwood gained early prominence as a young performer on children’s television. She appeared in the final season of ‘All That’ in 2004–05, featuring in seven episodes of the long-running sketch comedy series created by Brian Robbins and Michael Tollin. The show, which launched the careers of Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Kenan Thompson, ran from 1994 to 2020.

Underwood also voiced Fuchsia Glover in ‘Little Bill’, an animated series based on the book franchise and airing from 1999 to 2004. She appeared in more than 20 episodes as the imaginative cousin of the title character.

Film and stage work

Beyond her Nickelodeon credits, Underwood performed in several film and television projects. She appeared in the 1999 independent comedy ‘The 24-Hour Woman’, directed by Nancy Savoca and starring Rosie Perez, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Patti LuPone. She later contributed voice work to the 2001 holiday animation ‘Santa, Baby!’ and held a small role in the 2003 hip-hop satire ‘Death of a Dynasty’, which featured Kevin Hart.

Underwood also spent a year on the first national tour of the musical ‘Hairspray’, playing Little Inez. An online biography indicates she moved from New York to Los Angeles later in life.