DeWanda Wise
DeWanda Wise | |
|---|---|
| Born | DeWanda Jackson Jessup, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Spouse | |
DeWanda Jackson (known professionally as DeWanda Wise) is an American actress. She plays the lead role as Nola Darling in Spike Lee's 10-episode 2017 Netflix series She's Gotta Have It, a contemporary updating of his 1986 film.[2][3]
Early life and education
She was born DeWanda Jackson in Jessup, Maryland and raised in Woodlawn, Laurel, and Baltimore.[2][4] In high school, Wise thought she wanted to be a therapist until she took AP Psychology and decided that was not the case.[5] She began acting her sophomore year of at Atholton High School when her high school theatre director, Nathan Rosen offered her a part in a production en lieu of detention.[4] In 2006, she graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a bachelor's in fine arts in drama and urban studies.[4] During her undergraduate years, Wise worked as a resident assistant and a stocker at Trader Joe's.[6]
Personal life
Wise married fellow actor Alano Miller in 2009 after three months of dating.[7][8][9][4] Wise is a vegan.[4][10] She lives in Pasadena, California.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Super Powers | Mrs. Elliot | Short film |
| Who's Calling | Val | ||
| 2007 | Pariah | Mike | |
| Spinning into Butter | Claudia Thompson | ||
| Soul Mates | Psyche | ||
| African Booty Scratcher | Isatu | Short film | |
| Steam | Lynn | ||
| 2009 | Precious | Miriam | Uncredited |
| Us: A Love Story | Scowling Woman | Short film | |
| Beyond Words | Paige | ||
| 2010 | Train | ||
| Pour aimer, encore | Syl | ||
| 2011 | A Walk in the Park | ||
| Smoking/No Smoking | Reporter | ||
| Black Swan Theory | Short film | ||
| 2012 | Frisk | G | |
| 2015 | Knucklehead | Charlotte | |
| 2016 | How to Tell You're a Douchebag | Rochelle Marseilles | |
| 2019 | Someone Great | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Angela | Episode: "World's Fair" |
| 2008 | One Life to Live | Julianna | Episode: "Jumpin' Jehosophat" |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Nurse | Episode: "42" (S01E05) |
| 2011 | The Good Wife | Jenni Salerno | Episode: "Breaking Up" |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lakeisha Watkins | Episode: "Dirty" | |
| Tokens the Series | Keisha / Karen | ||
| Boardwalk Empire | Henny Walker | Episode: "What Does the Bee Do?" | |
| 2012 | Firelight | Terry Easle | TV Movie |
| 2014 | The Mentalist | Tanya Dean | Episode: "Blue Bird" |
| 2015 | Sorta My Thing | Andrea | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Underground | Clara | 5 episodes |
| Shots Fired | Shameeka Campbell | Main cast | |
| 2017–present | She's Gotta Have It | Nola Darling | Main cast |
References
- ^ "Loving Star Alano Miller Shares His Haute Secrets to LA". Haute Living. November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ a b "Baltimore actress to star in Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It' Netflix series; Maryland musicians to be featured". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2016). "'She's Gotta Have It': DeWanda Wise Is Nola Darling In Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Britto, Brittany. "Maryland native DeWanda Wise brings a modern touch to Netflix revival of 'She's Gotta Have It'". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ Nelson, Michelle Antoinette (January 2, 2018). "DeWanda Wise Stars in Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It". Baltimore magazine. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Blake, Meredith (November 18, 2017). "'I am inherently politicized': DeWanda Wise on becoming Spike Lee's millennial Nola Darling". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Lauren. "Married 'Underground' Stars Alano Miller and DeWanda Wise Photo". Essence.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Oliver, Brittney (April 11, 2017). "Alano Miller Can't Believe DeWanda Wise Woke Up Like This". Essence.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "DeWanda Wise plays a millennial Nola Darling in Spike Lee's updated 'She's Gotta Have It' – Jackson Observer". jacksonobserver.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ^ "Spike Lee's 'It' Girl DeWanda Wise and Husband Alano Miller are Vegan Couple Goals | LIVEKINDLY". LIVEKINDLY. October 31, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
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