Sonequa Martin-Green facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sonequa Martin-Green
Martin-Green at the 2025 Tribeca Festival
Born	Sonequa Chaunté Martin (1985-03-21) March 21, 1985 (age 40) Russellville, Alabama, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Alabama
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present
Spouse(s)	Kenric Green ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Parents	Charles Winston Martin (father) Vera Lynn Martin-Moore (née Freeman) (mother)

Sonequa Chaunté Martin-Green (born March 21, 1985) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles on TV. She plays Michael Burnham, the main character in the show Star Trek: Discovery. She also played Sasha Williams on The Walking Dead.

Before these big roles, Martin-Green acted in several independent movies. She then got a regular role as Courtney Wells on The Good Wife. Later, she had other recurring roles. These included Tamara in Once Upon a Time and Rhonda in New Girl.

Early Life and Education

Sonequa Martin-Green was born and grew up in Russellville, Alabama. She has one full sister, NaKisha, and three older half-sisters.

She first thought about becoming a psychologist. However, in tenth grade, she decided to become an actress. She said she was "fascinated with human behavior." She realized acting was similar to studying people.

Martin-Green graduated from the University of Alabama in 2007. She earned a degree in theatre.

Acting Career

Film Roles

Sonequa Martin-Green is mostly known for her TV work. But she started acting in movies in 2009. She played the main character, Tosha Spinner, in the film Toe to Toe. This movie was about her friendship and rivalry with another girl. Critics praised Martin-Green's acting in the film.

In 2021, she appeared in the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy. She played the role of Kamiyah James. In 2020, she starred in The Outside Story.

Television Appearances

Martin-Green at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con for The Walking Dead

Martin-Green has had many guest and recurring roles on TV. Her first TV appearance was in 2008 on NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The next year, she got a recurring role on Army Wives.

In 2009, she joined The Good Wife as Courtney Wells. This was her first regular role playing an adult. She was on the show for two years. She also appeared in Gossip Girl and NYC 22.

The Walking Dead Role

In 2012, Martin-Green was cast in The Walking Dead. She played Sasha, a new character created just for the show. She had originally auditioned for a different role, Michonne. But the show's creator wanted her to be part of the cast.

Sasha was meant to be a recurring character at first. However, she became a regular cast member for season 4. Martin-Green's acting as Sasha received very good reviews, especially in the fifth and seventh seasons.

Star Trek: Discovery Lead Role

In December 2016, it was announced that Martin-Green would be the lead actress in Star Trek: Discovery. This was confirmed in April 2017. She first appeared as First Officer Michael Burnham on September 24, 2017. She has been the main character throughout the show's four seasons.

Her character, Michael Burnham, is a unique lead for a Star Trek show. Most past shows focused on the captain's view. But Michael Burnham offers a new perspective from a different rank on the starship.

Personal Life

Sonequa Martin-Green in 2023

Martin-Green married fellow actor Kenric Green on December 4, 2010. They have two children: a boy born in 2015 and a girl born in 2020. She was pregnant during the filming of The Walking Dead season five. She hid her pregnancy by wearing thick clothes and using larger props.

Since April 2016, Martin-Green has been an ambassador for Stand Up to Cancer. She encourages people to join clinical trials. She especially focuses on reaching diverse communities.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

See also

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