Erica Peeples
Erica Peeples | |
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 Peeples at the 2019 New Vision International Film Festival | |
| Born | May 22, 1984[1][2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Erica Peeples (born May 22, 1984) is an American actress and producer.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Peeples was born and raised in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She attended Macomb Community College and Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit before moving to New York City to attend Juilliard School.[3][1] She later performed in a number of off-Broadway and regional productions, including Joe Turner's Come and Gone, A Raisin in the Sun and The Piano Lesson.[3] She made her television debut appearing in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2007, and later had minor role in the comedy film, Today's Special (2009).
In 2017, Peeples played the female leading role of Gena Rollins in the crime drama film, True to the Game based on Teri Woods's novel of the same name.[4][5] She reprised her role in its sequels, True to the Game 2 (2020) and True to the Game 3 (2021).[6] In 2019 she starred in the comedy film Fall Girls and appeared in the crime drama film, Gully. From 2020 to 2021 she had the recurring role in the CW drama series, All American.[7] In 2022, Peeples played the lead in the crime thriller film, Trophy Wife for BET+.[8] Later that year she starred alongside Tami Roman in the BET drama series, Haus of Vicious,[9] and starred in the Holiday comedy-drama film, All I Want for Christmas for Hulu.[10]
In 2023, Peeples starred in six movies: the indie thriller Survival, the psychological thriller The Pass for Peacock, the mystery thriller Deadly Desire for Allblk, the horror-thriller Paradies 2 for BET+, the drama Heart for the Holidays for BET+, and the horror film What Lies Under the Tree.[11][12][13][14][15] In 2024, Peeples starred in the fcience fiction film, Lunar Lockdown for Allblk,[16] and appeared in the action thriller film, Lights Out.[17][18]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fighter | A.J. | Short |
| 2009 | Today's Special | Waitress | |
| Return to the Doghouse | Judge #3 | Short | |
| 2017 | True to the Game | Gena Rollins | |
| 2019 | Fall Girls | Lexy | |
| Gully | Mrs. Burnett | ||
| 2020 | Trigger | Carmen | |
| True to the Game 2 | Gena Rollins | ||
| 2021 | Hub City | Shasta | |
| Flint Tale | Poppy | ||
| True to the Game 3 | Gena Rollins | ||
| 2022 | Trophy Wife | Toni Carter | TV movie |
| All I Want for Christmas | Mariah | ||
| Men of the House | Aurora | Short | |
| When a Man Is Good for You | Crystal Love | Short | |
| 2023 | Life Without Hope: A New Chapter | Hope | |
| The Pass | Terra | ||
| Deadly Desire | Melody | ||
| Paradies 2 | Erica | Producer | |
| Heart for the Holidays | Rachel Grant | ||
| What Lies Under the Tree | Christina | ||
| Survival | Vanessa Tubman | ||
| 2024 | Lunar Lockdown | Danielle | |
| Lights Out | Rachel Bomer |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Samantha Joosten | Episode: "Seeds" |
| 2020–21 | All American | Monique "Mo" Moore | Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2022 | Haus of Vicious | Jaelyn Ryan | Main Cast |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Raiford, Tiffany (October 14, 2021). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Erica Peeples".
- ^ a b "Erica Peeples | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ a b "Entertainment reporter Nekia Nichelle Says Erica Peeples Stays True". Nekia Nichelle | On-Air TV Talent. December 15, 2021.
- ^ Murray, Noel (September 7, 2017). "Review: 'True to the Game' is true to Teri Woods' novel but lacks the game to back it up". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Bugbee, Teo (September 7, 2017). "Review: The Crime Drama 'True to the Game' Lacks Finesse" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Desai, Ananya (June 27, 2023). "True To The Game 3 Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 6, 2020). "'All American' Casts Erica Peeples; Miguel Angel Garcia Joins 'Deputy'".
- ^ Price, Frances (April 15, 2022). "'Trophy Wife' Starring Sean Patrick Thomas, Erica Peeples Set for BET+". Urban Hollywood 411.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 12, 2022). "Tami Roman-Starrer 'Haus Of Vicious' Lands At BET; Premiere Date Set".
- ^ "'All I Want for Christmas' Hulu Review: Stream It or Skip It?".
- ^ "What Lies Under The Tree (2023) film review - Movie News, Movie Trailers, Film Reviews, Short Film Reviews & More | Screen Critix".
- ^ "Now Streaming: BET+ Original Film 'Heart for the Holidays' [Starring Erica Peeples & Kyle Lowder] - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net.
- ^ "Paradies and Paradies 2 - Damien Douglas' Movies by Misfits and Bungalow Films, Launches New Horror/Thriller Franchise on BET + - ScareTissue". September 29, 2023.
- ^ Joy, Michael (October 1, 2023). "Damien Douglas' Movies by Misfits and Bungalow Films, launches new Horror/Thriller Franchise on BET + "PARADIES 1 & 2"".
- ^ Joy, Michael (October 24, 2023). "Deadly Desire w/ Mike Ferguson now available on ALLBLK TV".
- ^ Magazine, Sheen (February 7, 2024). "Now Streaming on AllBLK, "Lunar Lockdown" Starring LisaRaye McCoy, Laila Odom, Erica Peeples, Cameo Sherrell, Leila Weisberg and Jhone Lucas!".
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 9, 2022). "Reem Kherici To Direct And Star In 'Cat And Dog'; Erica Peeples & Juju Chan Szeto Board 'Lights Out'".
- ^ "Lights Out | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. February 16, 2024.