Michelle Mitchenor
Michelle Mitchenor | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 21, 1988 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Towson University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Michelle Mitchenor (born April 21, 1988) [1][2] 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 and the role of 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's of Fine Arts for Dancing.
Career
Mitchenor was cast for Spike Lee’s musical-drama film Chi-Raq.[3] 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.[4]
Personal life
In July of 2018, Mitchenor became engaged to actor Coley Speaks.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chi-Raq | Indigo | |
| 2017 | Tales | Crystal | TV Movie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sunday | Monica | |
| 2015 | Last to Love | Sydney | 9 episodes |
| 2015 | The Marriage Tour | Kelly | S03E04 "Player's Complex" |
| 2015 | Black Boots (TV Series) | Zoe Young | 17 episodes |
| 2016–present | Lethal Weapon | Detective Sonya Bailey | Series Regular role |
References
- ^ "Mitchenor".
- ^ "Michelle Mitchenor, 'Chi-Raq's' Indigo: 'It's an emotional roller coaster'". chicago.suntimes.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lethal Weapon's Michelle Mitchenor Is Engaged to Coley Speaks: Hear Their Crazy Proposal Story". people.com. Retrieved July 28, 2018.