Angela Lewis


Angela Lewis is an American Actor and philanthropist.

Early life and education

Angela Lewis was born on July 14, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan, US She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan.

Career

Lewis has worked in theater and on television. She has appeared in The Big C, Law & Order: SVU, TNT's The Last Ship, CBS's Code Black, and FX's Snowfall, where she played "Aunt Louie".

Other ventures

In addition to her acting career, Lewis co-founded BlüRemedi Media, a production company that aims to highlight diversity within diversity, alongside her husband. She also founded the non-profit organization Moon Child Collaborative, which focuses on social justice and community empowerment.

Philanthropy

In 2019 Lewis became a mother and was inspired to create Birth Village, a program under the Moon Child Collaborative umbrella. Birth Village aims to address the Black maternal health crisis by raising awareness, educating, and advocating for Black and Brown birthing people and their families.

Personal life

Angela Lewis is married to J. Mallory Cree, and they have two children together. She resides with her family and continues to balance her acting career with her philanthropic endeavors.

Filmography

Television

  • Snowfall – Aunt Louie
  • Code Black – Shanni Platt
  • The Last Ship – Sarah
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Rhonda Davis
  • The Big C – Chenise Jayes
  • The Good Wife – Alexa
  • Let Them Die Like Lovers – Niecey
  • Soft Focus – Café Barista
  • Fair Game –
  • Today's Special –
  • The Ordained – Ophelia St. Ambrose

    Film

  • Top Five – Flight Attendant

    Theatre

  • Don't Go Gentle
  • Good Goods
  • Milk Like Sugar – Annie*
  • The Brother/Sister Plays – Oya, Shaunta/Shun/Osha
  • Hoodoo Love – Toulou*
  • Inked Baby – Lena

    Awards and nominations

  • AUDELCO Award Nominee – Best Lead Actress for Milk Like Sugar and ''Hoodoo Love''