Parisa Fitz-Henley | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 22, 1977 Kingston, Jamaica[1] |
| Nationality | American-Jamaican |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Parisa Fitz-Henley is a Jamaican born actress,[1] best known for her role as Reva Connors in Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.[2][3] Since 2017, Fitz-Henley has starred in the NBC drama Midnight, Texas.[4]
Early life[]
Fitz-Henley was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, where she attended St Andrew High School.[1] She won the Fashion Model of the Year award in 1996 from the Pulse modeling agency.[1]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Even Money | Caribbean Woman | |
| 2006 | Fist in the Eye | Megan | |
| 2007 | The Jane Austen Book Club | Corinne | |
| 2009 | Knuckle Draggers | Syra | |
| 2009 | Post Grad | College Friend #3 | |
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Bennet's girlfriend | |
| 2012 | Lola Versus | Peggy | |
| 2013 | Bluebird | Charlotte | |
| 2015 | Jack of the Red Hearts | Cynthia | |
| 2015 | People | Savannah | Short film |
| 2016 | Last Night, Los Angeles | Julea | Short film |
| 2017 | Things | Willow | Short film |
| 2018 | Congo Cabaret | Congo Rose | |
| 2020 | My Spy | Kate | |
| 2020 | Fantasy Island | Julia |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CSI: NY | Charlene Franklin | Episode: "Super Men" |
| 2006 | The Unit | Laurenda George | Episodes: "Non-Permissive Environment", "Eating the Young" |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Celia | Episode: "The Cold Open" |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Cami Davis | Episode: "The Other Side of This Life" |
| 2007 | Private Practice | Cami Davis | Episode: "In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get Together" |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Lizzy Hughes | Episode: "Greener Grass" |
| 2013 | Golden Boy | Andrea Gundersen | Episode: "Just Say No" |
| 2013 | The Mysteries of Laura | Bridget Flowers | Episode: "The Mystery of the Art Ace" |
| 2014 | House of Cards | Waitress | Episode: "Chapter 19" |
| 2015 | Jessica Jones | Reva Connors | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Redheads Anonymous | Hostess | Episode: "Two Redheads Walk Into a Bar..." |
| 2016–2018 | You're the Pest | Ms. Hernandez | Episodes: "Pilot", "Sick Beats" |
| 2016–2018 | Luke Cage | Reva Connors | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Midnight, Texas | Fiji Cavanaugh | Series Regular |
| 2017 | The Girlfriend Experience | N/A | Episodes: "Living Like a Tornado", "Eggshells" |
| 2018 | Falling Water | Christy | Episodes: "Risk Assessment", "Nothing Personal" |
| 2018 | Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance | Meghan Markle | Television film |
| 2020 | The Sinner | Leela Burns | Series Regular (Season 3) |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Parisa's role of a Lifetime". Jamaica Observer (Jamaica Observer). 2018-02-08. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/parisa-8217-s-role-of-a-lifetime_124670. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ↑ Keene, Allison (September 7, 2016). "'Luke Cage' Review: Netflix Delivers the Hero We Need". Collider. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Kincaid, Rhiannon (March 14, 2016). "Luke Cage Cast And Crew Throw Wrap Party As Production Nears End On Season One". MCU Exchange. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Nellie Andreeva (May 13, 2016). "'Midnight, Texas' Pilot Picked Up To Series By NBC - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
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