Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. She attended the Harlem School of Arts and worked as waitress for ten years. In her acting career, she has collaborated with world-renowned filmmaker Spike Lee after a role in Oldboy (2013). Her father is an Ethiopian refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, a Harlem-based organization that works with African refugees.

Ilfenesh Hadera

Acting Born December 1, 1985 New York, New York, USA

Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. She attended the Harlem School of Arts and worked as waitress for ten years. In her acting career, she has collaborated with world-renowned filmmaker Spike Lee after a role in Oldboy (2013). Her father is an Ethiopian refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, a Harlem-based organization that works with African refugees.

Known For

Chicago Fire

Serena

The Blacklist

Jennifer Palmer

Blue Bloods

Angela Reddick

Billions

Deb Kawi

Marvel's The Punisher

Mistress

The Equalizer

Michelle Chambers

Will Trent

Joanne Drexler

Godfather of Harlem

Mayme Johnson

Highest 2 Lowest

Pam King

Baywatch

Stephanie Holden

Master of None

Lisa

East New York

A.D.A. Vonny Diskant