Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams
Nafessa Williams at ClexaCon in 2018
Williams in 2018
Born (1989-12-04) December 4, 1989
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma mater West Chester University
Occupation Actress
Years active 2011–present

Nafessa Williams (born December 4, 1989)[1][2] is an American actress. She is most known for her 2011 role as Nicole Gordon in the Meek Mill film Streets, her 2011 role as Deanna Forbes on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, and her 2016 role as Dr. Charlotte Piel on the CBS drama Code Black. Since 2018, she plays Anissa Pierce in The CW's Black Lightning.

Early life and education

Williams was raised in West Philadelphia. She attended Robert E. Lamberton High School. Williams studied criminal justice at West Chester University and interned in the homicide unit of the District Attorney's Office.[3]

Career

Williams got her big break in 2010 when she was cast opposite Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill Streets. The film was released in 2012.[3] In March 2011, it was announced that Williams would join the cast of ABC's One Life to Live in the contract role of Deanna.[4] When Williams auditioned, the character was only supposed to appear in three episodes. However by the time of her debut, Williams had signed a four year contract.[3] Only a month into her stint, it was announced that ABC had decided to cancel the series.[5] Williams was released from her contract early and last appeared in July 2011.[6]

In March 2012, Williams announced that she would be appearing on the CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful.[7] Williams made her debut on May 8, 2012.[8] However, the role was short lived and Williams only appeared in two episodes. In 2015, Williams appeared in the Queen Latifah executive produced feature film, Brotherly Love, opposite Keke Palmer.[9] In April 2016, Williams was cast in the Showtime continuation of the 1990s ABC drama Twin Peaks.[10] In July 2016, Williams was cast in the recurring role of Charlotte on the CBS prime time drama, Code Black.[11] In 2017, Williams was cast as Anissa Pierce in the 2018 Mara Brock Akil/Greg Berlanti series Black Lightning.[12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011StreetsNicole GordonMain role
2014The Dirty 30Samantha KimmMain role
2015Brotherly LoveSimoneSupporting role
The Man in 3BKrystalMain role
2016Restored MeMonica BerryMain role
2017Burning SandsToyaSupporting role
True to the GameSahirahSupporting role

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011One Life to LiveDeanna ForbesSeries regular
2012The Bold and the BeautifulMargo IveyRecurring role
2013Dumb GirlsFemale Co-Ed #1Television film
2014Survivor's RemorseAdina ParkerEpisode: "Six"
2015Real Husbands of HollywoodEboniEpisode: "Hart Medication"
2016Code BlackDr. Charlotte Piel
4 episodes
Episode: "Second Year"
Episode: "Life and Limb"
Episode: "Corporeal Form"
Episode: "Demons and Angels"
2017Twin PeaksJade
3 episodes
Episode: "Part 3"
Episode: "Part 5"
Episode: "Part 6"
TalesJennyEpisode: "Fuck the Police"
2018Black LightningAnissa PierceMain Role

References

  1. ↑ Newcomb, Roger (December 4, 2017). "Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)". We Love Soaps. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. ↑ Wills, Cortney (January 18, 2018). "Interview with Nafessa Williams on Playing Thunder on Black Lightning". The Grio. Entertainment Studios. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Gross, Dan (March 22, 2011). "Dan Gross: She's starting 'One Life' job". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  4. ↑ Fairman, Michael (February 16, 2011). "Nafessa Williams joins cast of OLTL in new role of Deanna!". On-Air On-Soaps. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Interview: Nafessa Williams On One Life To Live Cancellation". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. April 18, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  6. ↑ "One Life To Live's Nafessa Williams Exits". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. August 18, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  7. ↑ Bowe, Jillian (March 14, 2012). "One Life to Live Alum Nafessa Williams to Play a Model on The Bold and The Beautiful". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ex-One Life To Live's Nafessa Williams To The Bold And The Beautiful. (UPDATED.)". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. May 7, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  9. ↑ Zumberge, Marianne (April 14, 2015). "Jamie Foxx, Diddy Show Support of 'Brotherly Love' Premiere". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  10. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 25, 2016). "'Twin Peaks': Here Is the Full Cast Of David Lynch's Showtime Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  11. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (July 1, 2016). "Code Black Season 2: Heroes Vet Among 3 New Doctors Checking In". TVLine. TVLine Media, LLC. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2017). "'Black Lightning': Nafessa Williams & China Anne McClain To Star As Jefferson's Daughters In the CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
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