Javicia Leslie


Javicia Leslie is an American actress. She will play the title role in the television series Batwoman in the second season. She appeared in two seasons of the series God Friended Me.

Early life and education

Leslie was born into a military family on May 30, 1987, in Augsburg, Germany. Her family moved to Maryland where she grew up in Upper Marlboro. She attended Hampton University where she appeared in productions of Seven Guitars, for colored girls, and Chicago.

Career

Following her graduation, Leslie moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. She appeared in the BET series The Family Business and was in the 2019 film Always a Bridesmaid. She previously appeared in two seasons of the series God Friended Me. Leslie was cast in the title role of Batwoman in 2020. She will play Ryan Wilder for the show's second season, replacing Ruby Rose who played Kate Kane.

Personal life

Leslie is bisexual. She is trained in Muay Thai and is vegan.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015–2017Chef JulianMo / MonishaRecurring
2016Swim at Your Own RiskSamantha MorganTV Movie
2016Hello Cupid RebootMoMain cast
2016PrototypeWaitressTV Pilot
2017Broke & SexyMonishaEpisode: "Broke&Sexy Finale"
2017KatKelsieTV Pilot
2017–2018MacGyverJesse Colton2 episodes
2018Noches con PlatanitoVarious1 episode
2018–presentThe Family BusinessParis DuncanMain cast
2018–2020God Friended MeAli FinerMain cast
2021BatwomanRyan Wilder/BatwomanMain cast