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Edwina Findley Biography

Birth Name:Edwina Findley

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Conducts artistic and motivational workshops for aspiring artists through her non-profit organization Abundant Life Creative Services
  • Was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for the play "Gee's Bend․"
  • Is a contributing writer for WOW! Women of the World Magazine and a Child Advocate for World Vision
  • Attended New York University, where she received an Outstanding Artist and Scholar Award and was inducted into the Tisch Scholars Programs
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Wire" in 2003
  • Was singing and dancing from the age of 2 and took drama, dance, and piano lessons during her childhood
  • Quote: "In our culture, we could really benefit from connecting with other people from other walks of life much more often than we do․ I think we'll see just how universal the human spirit really is․"
  • Best known for her role as Kelly in "If Loving You Is Wrong" and as Davina Lambreaux in "Treme․"

Awards

  • 2017Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated