Javicia Leslie is an actress, visionary and philanthropist committed
to making her mark on the world. She is best known for her reign over
Gotham City as Ryan Wilder in DC’s “Batwoman.” Her casting made
global history as the first bisexual Black actress to portray
Batwoman. Since her debut in 2019, she has quickly become recognized
as one of young Hollywood’s most heralded stars and was featured on
The Hollywood Reporter’s highly coveted Next Big Thing list.

Currently, Leslie is shooting a series regular lead role in the new
ABC drama “High Potential.” Written by Drew Goddard (“The Good
Place”) and starring Kaitlin Olson, “High Potential” follows a
single mom (Olson) with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack
for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership
with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). On the show,
Leslie will play Detective Daphne. The show is based on the popular
French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI)” and will
premiere fall 2024.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Leslie also stars on the hit BET+
series “The Family Business” playing the fan-favorite role of
Paris Duncan. She stars opposite Ernie Hudson.

Leslie’s past credits include lead roles on such TV shows as CBS’
No. 1 drama, “God Friended Me,” and the beloved CBS “MacGyver”
reboot. In 2023, Leslie returned to the Arrowverse in a recurring arc
as Batwoman and Red Death on the last season of “The Flash.” Her
lead feature film works include
“Always A Bridesmaid” penned by actress/writer Yvette Nicole
Brown, and “Double Life” for Paramount and Lighthouse Pictures,
directed by Martin Wood, to name a few.

As a true artist and storyteller, Leslie directed two short films in
2021: the award-winning “Black Excellence” and “Howl.” She
also produced and stars in the short film “Ascension” (TBD 2024).

Raised in a military household, the young star knew at an early age
that television and film were her destiny. It was her parents that
inspired her gift of the arts and theater by encouraging her to enroll
in classes that challenged and inspired her to dive deeper into the
craft. During her time at the illustrious Historically Black Hampton
University, her love for performing was nurtured and put on full
display.

Always committed to living a purpose and spirit-driven life, she
founded The Chandler Foundation to serve the brightest young stars in
the Prince George’s County community in Maryland. The Chandler
Foundation produces an annual back-to-school celebration that provides
students with backpacks, school supplies and haircuts to mark the new
school year. She continues to work tirelessly to provide underserved
youth with access to athletic resources and enrichment programs, and
to improve the quality of life of young people. Leslie’s ultimate
passion is to provide children with the space and freedom to follow
their dreams at their fullest capacity.

When she is not in production or in the community, Leslie spends her
free time gardening in her backyard oasis in Los Angeles, gathering
healthy vegan recipes, working out, and playing with her black
Labrador mix, Judah, that she rescued in 2018.

Follow Javicia Leslie on Instagram (@javicia), X (@javicialeslie) and
TikTok (@javicia).

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: Augsburg, Germany
BIRTHDATE: May 30
