Michelle Mitchenor is an American actress. She is known for portraying the series regular role of Detective Sonya Bailey on the FOX's primetime action comedy-drama television series Lethal Weapon. She also played “Jayla Wright” in the TV adaptation of First Wives Club and Indigo in the musical-drama film Chi-Raq.
Early years
Mitchenor attended Ocean County Performing Arts Academy High School in New Jersey to study dancing and acting. Mitchenor attended Towson University, where she graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts for dancing.
Career
Mitchenor was cast for Spike Lee’s musical-drama film Chi-Raq.[1] In August of 2016, it was announced that Mitchenor was cast as the role Detective Sonya Bailey on FOX action comedy-drama television series Lethal Weapon.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chi-Raq | Indigo | |
| 2016 | Fade Away | Teresa | Short |
| 2019 | Fanatic | Zoe | TV movie |
| Where We Go from Here | Bank Teller | ||
| Always a Bridesmaid | Tamara Mickens | ||
| A Date by Christmas Eve | Simone Scott | TV movie | |
| 2020 | Augustus | Anna | Short |
| 2021 | Day 74 | - | Short |
| 2022 | Starkeisha | Crystal | Short |
| 2023 | First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story | Tonesa Welch |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-16 | Black Boots | Zoe Young | Recurring Cast |
| 2014 | Sunday | Monica | Recurring Cast |
| Sex Sent Me to the ER | Intake Nurse | Episode: "Have a Ball" | |
| 2015 | Last to Love | Sydney | Main Cast |
| The Marriage Tour | Kelly | Episode: "Player's Complex" | |
| 2016-19 | Lethal Weapon | Detective Sonya Bailey | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Tales | Crystal | Episode: "Trap Queen" |
| 2021 | BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room | Summer | Episode: "The Party" |
| 2021-22 | First Wives Club | Jayla Wright | Main Cast: Season 2-3 |
Video Game
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NBA 2K16 | Cee-Cee (voice) |
References
External links
- ↑ "Meet Michelle Mitchenor, Star of Spike Lee's Chi-Raq". celebuzz.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Kristoffer Polaha and Michelle Mitchenor are set for roles on the upcoming TV remake of the Mel Gibson-Danny Glover film". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
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