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Nicole Beharie
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Beharie in 2014
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West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
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| Other names | Nikki Beharie |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Nicole Beharie is an American actress and singer. She is known for her main roles in movies like American Violet (2008) and 42 (2013). She also starred in Miss Juneteenth (2020).
From 2013 to 2016, Nicole Beharie was a main character in the TV show Sleepy Hollow. Later, in 2019, she appeared in the Netflix series Black Mirror. In 2023, she joined the cast of The Morning Show on Apple TV+. Her work on this show earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
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About Nicole Beharie's Early Life
Nicole Beharie was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, in the United States. Her father worked for the United States Foreign Service. Because of his job, Nicole lived in many different countries as a child. She grew up in places like the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Panama.
She went to Orangeburg Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, South Carolina. In 2003, she graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities. This is a special public high school in Greenville where students live at the school. After high school, Nicole was accepted into the famous Juilliard School. She also received a scholarship to study acting in England.
Nicole Beharie's Acting Career
Nicole Beharie started her movie career in 2008. Her first big role was in the film American Violet. In the same year, she played Sarah Ward in the sports movie The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. She acted alongside Rob Brown in this film. In 2010, Nicole was in the Lifetime movie Sins of the Mother. She played Shay Hunter, a college student trying to fix her relationship with her mother.
In 2011, Nicole showed her singing talent in the movie My Last Day Without You. She sang five original songs in this romantic drama. She also played Piper in the film Apartment 4E. Later, she appeared in the movie Shame, directed by Steve McQueen. A film critic from The Boston Globe praised her acting, calling her "a marvel."
In 2013, Nicole Beharie played Rachel Robinson in the historical baseball movie 42. Rachel Robinson was the wife of the famous baseball player Jackie Robinson. That same year, Nicole began her role as Abbie Mills in the Fox fantasy series Sleepy Hollow. This show was based on the classic story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Nicole left the series in 2016. Her character, Abbie Mills, died in the third season's final episode.
In 2020, Nicole starred in the movie Miss Juneteenth. In this film, she played a former beauty pageant winner. Her character was preparing her teenage daughter to compete for the same crown she once won. In 2023, she joined the cast of The Morning Show on Apple TV+. Her performance in this series led to her nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Nicole Beharie's Personal Life
In 2015, Nicole Beharie was featured in the May issue of Allure magazine.
Film and Television Roles
Nicole Beharie has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
- 2008: American Violet as Dee Roberts
- 2008: The Express: The Ernie Davis Story as Sarah Ward
- 2011: My Last Day Without You as Leticia Johnson
- 2011: Shame as Marianne
- 2013: 42 as Rachel Robinson
- 2018: Monsters and Men as Michelle
- 2020: Miss Juneteenth as Turquoise Jones
- 2022: Breaking as Estel Valerie
Television Shows
- 2010: Sins of the Mother as Shay (Television film)
- 2011: The Good Wife as Imani Stonehouse (2 episodes)
- 2013–2016: Sleepy Hollow as Abbie Mills (Main role, 50 episodes)
- 2019: Black Mirror as Theo (Episode: "Striking Vipers")
- 2020: Little Fires Everywhere as Madeline Ryan
- 2023: The Morning Show as Christina Hunter (Main role, Season 3)
Awards and Nominations
Nicole Beharie has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2009, she won Best Actress from the African-American Film Critics for American Violet.
- In 2021, she won Best Actress at the Gotham Independent Film Awards for Miss Juneteenth.
- In 2024, she won Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series at the Black Reel Awards for The Morning Show.
- She has also been nominated for NAACP Image Awards, Black Reel Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
See also
In Spanish: Nicole Beharie para niños
