Award-Winning Actress & Model; Known for "How to Get Away with Murder" & "Lessons in Chemistry"; NAACP Image Award Nominee
Aja Naomi King Biography
Aja Naomi King is an American actress known for her work in television, film, and theater. King earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University School of Drama, where she appeared in productions including "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Little Shop of Horrors," and "Angels in America." Her classical training has contributed to her versatility across genres and platforms.
King first gained wider attention with guest-starring roles on television before securing a recurring part in the CW medical comedy-drama "Emily Owens, M.D." Her film work during this period included the ensemble drama "Four," which earned her and her castmates a Los Angeles Film Festival Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble. King achieved broader recognition when she was cast as Michaela Pratt in the ABC legal thriller "How to Get Away with Murder." Her portrayal of the ambitious law student earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
King's film career includes a prominent role in Nate Parker's historical drama "The Birth of a Nation," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Her performance was recognized by Variety and earned nominations for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. King has appeared in films such as "The Upside," "Sylvie's Love," and "A Girl from Mogadishu," in which she portrayed an anti-female genital mutilation activist.
King's television work includes her portrayal of Harriet Sloane in the Apple TV+ limited series "Lessons in Chemistry," which earned her nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, the Critics' Choice Television Award, and the NAACP Image Award. In addition to her acting career, King has appeared on the covers of Vanity Fair, Elle, and Essence, and has served as a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris. She has participated in L'Oréal's Women of Worth philanthropic initiative, supporting women leaders in the nonprofit sector. King continues to work across television, film, and modeling, contributing to the entertainment industry and advocacy efforts.
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