Nicki Micheaux
| Nicki Micheaux | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1971 (age 44–45) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Nicki Micheaux (born c. 1971)[1] is an American actress, known for her role as Jennifer 'Jenn' Sutton in the ABC Family drama series Lincoln Heights (2007-2009), for which she received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations.
Personal life
Micheaux was born in Detroit, Michigan to an army officer father.[1][2] She has been married for nine years and has two children. However, Micheaux keeps the identity of her husband a secret. "My husband is a comic book creator and makes superheroes, so he could never reveal his secret identity."[3]
Career
Micheaux began her career appearing in supporting film roles and playing guest starring parts on television shows include ER, Any Day Now, and City of Angels. From 2001 to 2002, she had the recurring role on the Showtime drama series Soul Food. She later had the recurring roles on HBO drama Six Feet Under as Karla Charles, and FX crime drama The Shield as Trish George. In film, Micheaux has appeared in Sweet Jane, Ringmaster (1998), The Trials of Cate McCall (2013), and The Pact 2 (2014). She also co-starred opposite Halle Berry in the 2005 television film Their Eyes Were Watching God.
From 2007 to 2009, Micheaux played Jennifer 'Jenn' Sutton in the ABC Family drama series Lincoln Heights. She received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations for her role on series.[4] She also guest starred on Brothers & Sisters, Castle and The Mentalist. In 2016, Micheaux was cast in a recurring role in the TNT drama series Animal Kingdom playing detective Sandra Yates.[5]
Selected filmography
- Animal Kingdom (2016)
- The Pact 2[6][7] (2014)
- Castle as Michelle (2009)
- Lincoln Heights as Jen Sutton (2007–2009)
- Brothers & Sisters as Michele Yearwood (2006)
- God's Waiting List as Teresa Corbin (2006)
- Their Eyes Were Watching God as Phoebe Watson (2005)
- Desperate Housewives as Detective Schroeder (2005)
- The Ranch as Velvet (2004)
- With or Without You as Rochelle (2003)
- The Shield as Detective Trish George (2003–2004)
- JAG as Deputy Linda Foyo (2003)
- NYPD Blue as Andrea Miner & Marva (1998–2003)
- Presidio Med (2003)
- The West Wing as Muriel (2002)
- Soul Food as Lila (2001–2002)
- Felicity as Al-Anon Leader (3 episodes, 2000)
- Ringmaster as Leshawnette (1998)
- ER as Mrs. Williams (1997)
References
- 1 2 "Nicki Micheaux Biography (1971?-)". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ↑ "Nicki Micheaux Biography". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 22, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0584777/awards?ref_=nm_awd
- ↑ Denise Petski. "'Animal Kingdom': Nicki Micheaux & Dorian Missick Join Cast - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ↑ Harvey, Dennis Film Review: ‘The Pact 2’ Variety. December 10, 2015
- ↑ Lowe, Justin Film Review: ‘The Pact 2’ Hollywood Reporter. December 10, 2015