Shareeka Epps
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 11, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Active Years
- 1999–2016 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Shareeka Epps is an American actress and producer born on July 11, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her acclaimed breakthrough performance as Drey in the 2006 film Half Nelson, starring opposite Ryan Gosling. For her performance in the film, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. In addition to Half Nelson, her acting credits include roles in the films Mother and Child, The Winning Season, My Soul to Take, Yelling to the Sky, and American Milkshake, as well as an appearance in the television series Law & Order. Throughout her career, she has accumulated a number of known acting credits in both film and television projects.
Career overview
Shareeka Epps is an American actress and producer born on July 11, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her acclaimed breakthrough performance as Drey in the 2006 film Half Nelson, starring opposite Ryan Gosling. For her performance in Half Nelson, Epps won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
In addition to her work on Half Nelson, Epps has appeared in several other film and television projects. Her film credits include Mother and Child in 2009, My Soul to Take in 2010, The Winning Season, Yelling to the Sky, and American Milkshake. Furthermore, she has made appearances in the television series Law & Order, contributing to a career spanning multiple film and television productions as an actress and producer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016) as Herself
- American Milkshake (2013) as Henrietta
- Yelling To The Sky (2011) as Fatima Harris
- My Soul to Take (2010) as Chandelle
- Mother and Child (2009) as Ray
- The Winning Season (2009) as Lisa
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) as Kendra (uncredited)
- Half Nelson (2006) as Drey
- Gowanus, Brooklyn (2004) as Audrey
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ashley Tyler
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shareeka Epps best known for?
Shareeka Epps is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yelling To The Sky (2011), The Winning Season (2009), Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007), Half Nelson (2006).
When and where was Shareeka Epps born?
Shareeka Epps was born on July 11, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..
How many credits does Shareeka Epps have?
Shareeka Epps has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2016.
What is Shareeka Epps's background in cinema and television?
Shareeka Epps is an American actress and producer born on July 11, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her acclaimed breakthrough performance as Drey in the 2006 film Half Nelson, starring opposite Ryan Gosling. For her performance in the film, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. I...
Shareeka Epps by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ashley Tyler — aged about 9
- Half Nelson (2006) as Drey — aged about 16
- The Winning Season (2009) as Lisa — aged about 19
- Yelling To The Sky (2011) as Fatima Harris — aged about 21
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) as Kendra (uncredited) — aged about 17
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