Alternate Names: Nikki Beharie

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• American Violet (2008) as Dee Roberts

Most Important Roles:

• American Violet (2008) as Dee Roberts
• Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches (2022) as Self
• Shame (2011) as Marianne
• Sins of the Mother (2010) as Shay
• My Last Day Without You (2011) as Leticia
• Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day (2012) as Beth Hutchins
• 42 (2013) as Rachel Robinson
• Apartment 4E (2012) as Piper
• The Last Fall (2012) as Faith Davis

Career Highlights:

• American Violet (2008)
• Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches (2022)
• Shame (2011)
• Sins of the Mother (2010)
• My Last Day Without You (2011)
• Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day (2012)
• 42 (2013)
• Apartment 4E (2012)
• The Last Fall (2012)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Hollywood Award - Best Supporting Actress (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
• Won Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Actress (2021)
• Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2024)
• Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (2016)
• Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (2015)
• Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead (2021)
• Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2024)
• Won U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award - Ensemble Cast (2022)
• Nominated for 1 Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Breakout Star: Female (2014)
• Nominated for 1 TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress (2014)
• Nominated for 1 TV Guide Award - Favorite Duo (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Black Reel - Outstanding Actress (2021)
• Nominated for 1 Black Reel - Best Song (2012)
• Nominated for 1 Black Reel - Best Actress (2010)
• Nominated for 1 Black Reel - Best Breakthrough Performance (2010)
• Nominated for 1 Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actress (2015)