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Edwina Findley

Biography

Edwina Findley is an award-winning film, television, and theatre actress, celebrated by critics as "a marvel to watch." Known to global audiences as the hilarious 'Sheila' in Shonda Rhimes' hit Netflix series "The Residence," Edwina first captured hearts as 'Tosha' on HBO's groundbreaking series "The Wire,” and garnered critical attention for her role as Rosie in Ava DuVernay's Sundance award-winning feature "Middle of Nowhere.” She then earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female for her "skin-prickling performance" in "Free In Deed.” A vibrant and versatile actress, Edwina starred opposite Toni Collette in Amazon’s global thriller ”The Power,” as Kevin Hart's wife, Rita, in Warner Bros' hit comedy "Get Hard" with Will Ferrell, "Fear The Walking Dead," Tyler Perry’s “If Loving You is Wrong,” HBO’s “Veep,” “Rogue Agent,” “Black Lightning,” ”Chicago Med," HBO's "Treme," and "Shots Fired” from “Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood.


Edwina is a native of Washington, DC, where she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts then studied drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Edwina continued her studies at UCLA, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), and with Yale Drama’s Gregory Berger-Sorbeck. Theatrically, Edwina has performed around the world and at some of the nation’s finest theaters, including The Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Juilliard, Atlantic Theatre Company, Center Theatre Group, Baltimore Centerstage, and Cleveland Playhouse. Edwina received a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for the historical drama Gee’s Bend, and an NAACP Theatre Award nomination for Eclipsed, set during the Liberian war.


Proclaimed in the New York Times as a “life force,” Edwina is a global speaker, mentor, and CEO of Abundant Life University. This fall, she will release her debut book entitled “The World Is Waiting For You” (HarperOne), a faith-full and laugh out loud guide to manifesting your “God Dream” and creating the life you’ve always wanted. With a foreword by Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis, the book shares Edwina’s hard-won wisdom regarding manifesting your highest vision, discovering and surrendering to God’s plan, strategically preparing for the life you are praying for, and bravely unleashing your gifts and talents to change the world. 


Edwina has been featured in Oprah, People Magazine, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, In Style, Essence, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Edwina’s most cherished blessings are her loving husband Kelvin Dickerson and their bright and beautiful little girls, Victoria and London. Connect with Edwina at www.edwinafindley.com

Selected filmography

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    The Residence
    • Character: Sheila Cannon
    • Year: 2025
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    The Power
    • Character: Helen
    • Year: 2023
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    Rogue Agent
    • Character: Special AgentSandy Harland
    • Year: 2022
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    My Name Is Andrea
    • Character: Mother of Wild Child
    • Year: 2022
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    Blindfire
    • Character: Rosie Hughes
    • Year: 2020
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    Same Difference
    • Character: Janice
    • Year: 2019
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    Black Lightning
    • Character: Tori
    • Year: 2018
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    Free In Deed
    • Character: Melva Neddy
    • Year: 2017
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    Shots Fired
    • Character: Shirlane
    • Year: 2017
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    Chicago Med
    • Character: Sydney Hawkins
    • Year: 2015
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    Fear the Walking Dead
    • Character: Diana
    • Year: 2015
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    Get Hard
    • Character: Rita
    • Year: 2015
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    Where Children Play
    • Character: Gayle McCain
    • Year: 2015
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    Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong
    • Character: Kelly
    • Year: 2014
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    Insidious: Chapter 2
    • Character: Hillary
    • Year: 2013
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    Middle of Nowhere
    • Character: Rosie
    • Year: 2012
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    Veep
    • Character: Dee
    • Year: 2012
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    New Amsterdam
    • Character: Tara Brown
    • Year: 2008
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    Sympathetic Details
    • Character: Mona
    • Year: 2008
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    Brothers and Sisters
    • Character: Jill
    • Year: 2006
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    Conviction
    • Character: Tina Brock
    • Year: 2006
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    Angel Rodriguez
    • Character: Charlene
    • Year: 2005
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    Law & Order: Trial by Jury
    • Character: Kim Evans
    • Year: 2005
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    The Wire
    • Character: Tosha Mitchell
    • Year: 2002
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    Law & Order
    • Character: Jasmin Burton
    • Year: 1990
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    Law & Order
    • Character: Ali Hargis
    • Year: 1990
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