Javicia Leslie
Actress
Birth Date: May 30, 1987
Age: 37 years old
Birth Place: Augsburg, Germany
Javicia Leslie became a recognizable face on television throughout the early 21st Century. Born in Augsburg, Germany, Leslie was raised in Upper Marlboro, MD, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Her career started off with appearances in short films and commercials, as well as small theater productions, including such works as "Seven Guitars," "For Colored Girls," and "Chicago."
Leslie made her screen debut in the made for TV movie "Killer Coach" (Lifetime 2016), before enjoying a small arc on the rebooted version of "MacGyver" (CBS, 2016-).
In 2018, Leslie got her big break when she was cast as a series regular on the series "God Friended Me" (CBS, 2018-), a dramedy about an outspoken atheist who gets a friend request from a deity.
Credits
High PotentialStream
Actor
Daphne
Series
2024
Double Life
Actor
Jo
Movie
2023
The Christmas Detective
Actor
Kate Bennett
Movie
2023
The Jennifer Hudson ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2022
Something from Tiffany'sStream
Actor
Sophia
Movie
2022
Women in Film Presents: Make It Work!
Actor
Show
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know
Guest
Show
2020
BatwomanStream
Actor
Ryan Wilder/Batwoman
Series
2019
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
Guest
Talk
2019
Access Daily
Guest
Show
2019
First Day Back
Actor
Linda Jones
Show
2019
Always a Bridesmaid
Actor
Movie
2019
Stuck
Actor
Movie
2019
Carl Weber's The Family BusinessStream
Actor
Paris Duncan
Series
2018
God Friended MeStream
Actor
Ali Finer
Series
2018
God Friended Me: Extras
Actor
Show
2018
Broke & Sexy
Actor
Show
2017
MacGyverStream
Guest Star
Series
2016
Killer Coach
Actor
Samantha Morgan
Movie
2016
Hello Cupid (Reboot)
Actor
Show
2015
The FlashStream
Guest Star
Series
2014
Home & Family
Guest
Talk
2012
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Guest
Talk
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
Guest
Talk
2003
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News aboutJavicia Leslie
‘High Potential’ Renewed for Season 2: Everything We Know So Far
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‘High Potential’: Morgan Tries Solving a Crime at Gunpoint in First Look (VIDEO)
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‘High Potential’ First Look: Meet the Cast, Plus Scoop on All the Characters (PHOTOS)
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Javicia Leslie Reflects on Reviving Batwoman for ‘The Flash’ & That ‘Epic’ Brunch Invite
‘Batwoman’ Star Javicia Leslie Joins ‘The Flash’ Final Season
Q&A
Javicia Leslie on Connecting With Kids Through ‘Batwoman’
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‘The Flash’: Armageddon Arrives, Plus How Much From 2031 Might Come True? (RECAP)
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How ‘The Flash’ Boss Chose Which Arrowverse Characters Would Appear in ‘Armageddon’
‘The Flash’: Fates Collide & Arrowverse Heroes Unite in ‘Armageddon’ Poster (PHOTO)
Q&A
‘Batwoman’: Javicia Leslie & Robin Givens Are Gotham’s Coolest Dynamic Duo (VIDEO)
‘The Flash’ Trailer: Arrowverse Heroes Return to Help Barry in ‘Armageddon’ (VIDEO)
Fall Preview
‘Batwoman’ Season 3: Ryan & Luke’s Family Matters, Plus What’s Next With the Bat Trophies
‘The Flash’ to Kick Off Season 8 With 5-Part Event: Which Arrowverse Stars Will Appear?
Ruby Rose Reacts to ‘Batwoman’ Recasting Kate Kane: ‘I’m Stoked for Her!’
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‘Batwoman’ Recasts Kate Kane — What Does This Mean for Her Loved Ones?
Hot Heroine: This ‘Batwoman’ Brings the Heat & the Heart
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‘Batwoman’ Introduces Ryan Wilder & Reveals What Happened to Kate (RECAP)
‘Batwoman’ Season 2 Trailer: Ryan Wilder in Action & Kate’s Disappearance (VIDEO)
See Javicia Leslie Step Into the New ‘Batwoman’ Suit in First Look (PHOTOS)
‘Batwoman’: Javicia Leslie Teases Ryan Wilder’s Batsuit (PHOTO)
‘Batwoman’ Cast & EPs Introduce Ryan Wilder & Tease Season 2 Kate Mystery
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