Ilfenesh Hadera
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Blacklist
Jennifer Palmer
2013
Series
Chicago Fire
Serena
2012
Series
Blue Bloods
Angela Reddick
2010
Series
Marvel's The Punisher
Mistress
2017
Series
Billions
Deb Kawi
2016
Series
Will Trent
Joanne Drexler
2023
Series
The Equalizer
Michelle Chambers
2021
Series
Godfather of Harlem
Mayme Johnson
2019
Film
Baywatch
Stephanie Holden
2017
Film
Werewolves
Lucy Marshall
2024
Series
Master of None
Lisa
2015
Film
Highest 2 Lowest
Pam King
2025
Series
Difficult People
Abby
2015
Series
East New York
A.D.A. Vonny Diskant
2022
Film
Oldboy
Judy
2013
Film
The Bricklayer
Tye
2023
Series
Deception
Kay Daniels
2018
Series
Conviction
Naomi Golden
2016
Series
Show Me a Hero
Carmen Febles
2015
Series
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
Self
2020
Film
Chi-Raq
Chifon
2015