Shanesia Davis-Williams

Shanesia Davis-Williams
Born (1966-09-30) September 30, 1966 (age 58)
Detroit, Michigan, US
Other names
  • Shanesia Davis
  • Shanésia Davis
  • Shane Williams
OccupationActor
Known forCo-starring on Early Edition

Shanesia Davis-Williams (also Shanesia Davis,[1][2][3] Shanésia Davis,[4][5][6] and Shane Williams;[7] born September 30, 1966) is an American actress who co-starred as Marissa Clark on the television series Early Edition.

Personal life

Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 30, 1966, as of 2005, Shanesia Davis-Williams was living in Chicago.[7]

Career

Davis-Williams has acted in film, stage, and television.[7] In March 2019, she was best known as Marissa Clark,[5] the co-starring role she played in the CBS TV series Early Edition.[1] As of February 2022, Davis taught theatre at The Theatre School at DePaul University and the University of Illinois Chicago.[6]

Performance credits

Film performances
Year Title Role Citation(s)
1998 Chicago Cab Lawyer [8]
2003 Uncle Nino Lorita [9][10]
2005 The Weather Man [11][3]
2015 Consumed [12][3]
Stage performances
Year(s) Title Role Location Citation(s)
2008 The Glass Menagerie Amanda Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre (Chicago) [4]
2019 Landladies Marti Northlight Theatre (Chicago) [2]
Cymbeline Queen Chicago Shakespeare Theater [3]

References

  1. ^ a b Chiu, Tony (1998). "1996". CBS: The First 50 Years. Los Angeles: RR Donnelly and Sons Company, Inc. pp. 288–293. ISBN 1-57544-083-0.
  2. ^ a b Weiss, Hedy (April 4, 2019). "In Search of Shelter and Security in 'Landladies'". WTTW. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Shanesia Davis". Navy Pier: Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Archived from the original on December 13, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Leary, Steve (October 5, 2008). "Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents 'The Glass Menagerie'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Actress Shanésia Davis' most notable role was preceded by her most unforgettable audition". Start TV. March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021. Shanésia Davis best known for her role as Marissa Clark on Early Edition. She has also been featured in Proven Innocent, The Chi and Empire.
  6. ^ a b "Shanésia Davis". Goodman Theatre. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Zia, Stephanie (2005). "September". Baby Names Day By Day. Heron Quays: Octopus Publishing Group. pp. 274–305. ISBN 0-600-61249-X.
  8. ^ Willis, John (1999). "Domestic Films released in the United States from January 1 through December 31, 1998". Screen World. Vol. 50. New York: Applause Books. p. 209. ISBN 1-55783-410-5. LCCN 50-3023.
  9. ^ "Uncle Nino". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Willis, John (2006). "Domestic Films". Screen World. Vol. 57. Manhattan: Applause Books. p. 189. ISBN 1-55783-706-6. ISSN 1545-9020.
  11. ^ "The Weather Man". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Johnson, Ted (June 13, 2015). "PopPolitics: 'Consumed' Makes a Thriller Out of the Politics of Food (Listen)". Variety. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 810134503. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.


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