Michele Weaver | |
|---|---|
 Weaver in 2018 | |
| Born | Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Michele Weaver is an American actress, known for playing the leading role in the Oprah Winfrey Network romantic drama series, Love Is.
Weaver was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. She is the daughter of a Haitian mother and her father from Colorado.[1] Weaver attended Pepperdine University and later began performing in theatre.[2] On screen, she began appearing in small films, and played secondary roles on television shows include Switched at Birth and Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life. She played bigger roles in the Syfy television film 2 Lava 2 Lantula (2016), and was co-lead in the thriller Illicit (2017) opposite David Ramsey and Vivica A. Fox.[3]
In 2018, Weaver was cast in a leading role on the Oprah Winfrey Network romantic drama series, Love Is created by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. The series is based on the Akils’ relationship, the series told the story of a power couple navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood.[4][5] On July 31, 2018, it was originally renewed for a second season, but on December 19, 2018, OWN reversed the decision and canceled the series after Salim Akil was accused of domestic violence and copyright infringement.[6]
In 2019, Weaver appeared opposite Delta Burke, Tim Reid, Brooke Elliott in an episode of Netflix anthology series Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. In 2020, she starred in the short-lived NBC drama series, Council of Dads.[7]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Death Suspects a Murder | Sandra Elin | |
| 2014 | The Miracle of Tony Davis | Serena | |
| 2015 | Sister Code | Sonya | |
| 2016 | Superpowerless | Brianne | |
| 2017 | Illicit | Faren | |
| 2019 | Nighthawks | Alison | |
| 2019 | Portals | Frantic Caller | Segment "Call Center" |
| 2020 | Dance in Flight: The Film | Dancer | |
| 2020 | Beverly H. | Morgan |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Switched at Birth | Felicity | Episode: "How Does a Girl Like You Get to Be a Girl Like You" |
| 2015 | A Teacher's Obsession | Burly Shark | Television film |
| 2016 | Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life | Attractive Girl | Episode: "How to Survive Your Crazy Ex" |
| 2016 | 2 Lava 2 Lantula | Raya West | Television film |
| 2018 | Love Is | Nuri | Series regular, 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Briarpatch | Felicity Dill | Episode: "First Time in Saint Disgrace" |
| 2019 | Heartstrings | Phyllis | Episode: "If I Had Wings" |
| 2020 | Council of Dads | Luly Perry | Series regular, 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Akira | Series regular |
| 2023 | Ahsoka | Lieutenant Callahan | Episode: "Part One: Master and Apprentice" |