Michelle Mitchenor
Appearance
Michelle Mitchenor is an American actress. She is known for portraying the series regular role of Detective Sonya Bailey on the FOX's primetime action comedy-drama television series Lethal Weapon. She also played “Jayla Wright” in the TV adaptation of “First Wives Club” and Indigo in the musical-drama film Chi-Raq.
Early years
Mitchenor attended Ocean County Performing Arts Academy High School in New Jersey to study dancing and acting. Mitchenor attended Towson University, where she graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts for dancing.
Career
Mitchenor was cast for Spike Lee’s musical-drama film Chi-Raq.[1] In August of 2016, it was announced that Mitchenor was cast as the role Detective Sonya Bailey on FOX action comedy-drama television series Lethal Weapon.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Chi-Raq | Indigo | |
2019 | Fanatic | Zoe | TV movie |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Black Boots (TV series) | Zoe Young | 17 episodes |
2016–2019 | Lethal Weapon | Detective Sonya Bailey | Series Regular role |
2017—2019 | Tales | Crystal | Episodes: "Trap Queen" and "Ex-Factor" (co-writer) |
2020-2023 | First Wives Club | Jayla Wright | Lead/ Series Regular |
- ^ "Meet Michelle Mitchenor, Star of Spike Lee's Chi-Raq". celebuzz.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "Kristoffer Polaha and Michelle Mitchenor are set for roles on the upcoming TV remake of the Mel Gibson-Danny Glover film". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.