Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King, born on January eleventh, nineteen eighty-five, is a talented American actress known for her versatile performances across various mediums, including television, film, and stage. She began her career with guest-starring roles on television, which paved the way for her to land a significant role in the short-lived CW medical comedy-drama series, Emily Owens, M.D., from two thousand twelve to two thousand thirteen.

King's career took a remarkable turn when she portrayed Michaela Pratt in the critically acclaimed ABC legal drama series, How to Get Away with Murder, which aired from two thousand fourteen to two thousand twenty. This role not only showcased her acting prowess but also earned her widespread recognition and praise.

In addition to her television success, Aja has made notable appearances in films such as Four in two thousand twelve and Reversion in two thousand fifteen. Her performance as Cherry Turner in the historical film, The Birth of a Nation, released in two thousand sixteen, further solidified her status as a talented actress.

King has also starred in the biographical drama A Girl from Mogadishu in two thousand nineteen and the romantic comedy Boxing Day in two thousand twenty-one. Her supporting roles in comedy dramas like The Upside in two thousand seventeen and Sylvie's Love in two thousand twenty, as well as the historical drama The 24th in two thousand twenty, have showcased her range as an actress. Most recently, she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work in Apple TV+'s Lessons in Chemistry in two thousand twenty-three.