TV Shows - Samira Wiley
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on April 29, 2024. Samira Wiley has appeared in 8 television series with data.
  • The Handmaid's Tale Poster
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    The Handmaid's Tale
    as Moira Strand 56 episodes • #57 most popular show
    The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian TV series based on the novel by Margaret Atwood. Set in a future where the United States has turned into a patriarchal society called Gilead, the show follows Offred, a Handmaid assigned to a Commander and his wife. The Handmaids are fertile women forced to bear children for high-ranking couples. With powerful performances and a gripping storyline, the show explores themes of gender inequality, totalitarianism, and resistance.
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Poster
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    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
    as Michelle Thompson 1 episode • #109 most popular show
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a crime television series that follows a dedicated team of detectives in the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Each episode focuses on a different criminal case involving sexually based offenses, including rape, child molestation, and domestic violence. The show combines elements of police procedural and legal drama, as the detectives investigate crimes and work closely with Assistant District Attorneys to bring the perpetrators to justice. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has gained a reputation for tackling sensitive and controversial topics with a realistic approach.
  • Person of Interest Poster
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    Person of Interest
    as Triage Nurse 1 episode • #379 most popular show
    Person of Interest is a science-fiction crime drama series created by Jonathan Nolan. Starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson, the show centers on a super machine with predictive abilities to foresee local crimes. The team of an ex-CIA operative and a billionaire inventor use this technology to prevent these incidents.
  • Orange Is the New Black Poster
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    Orange Is the New Black
    as Poussey Washington 52 episodes • #407 most popular show
    Orange Is the New Black is a compelling blend of comedy and drama set in a women's prison. Based on Piper Kerman's memoir, the show follows Piper Chapman as she navigates the complex social dynamics and challenges within the prison environment, encountering a diverse cast of inmates each with their own stories. Produced by Tilted Productions and Lionsgate Television, this groundbreaking Netflix original series explores themes of identity, community, and survival.
  • Love, Death & Robots Poster
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    Love, Death & Robots
    as Lt. Colby (voice) 1 episode • #462 most popular show
    Love, Death & Robots is an animated anthology series that explores various themes including love, death, and the future. Each episode is an independent story, ranging from 5 to 18 minutes in length, with different animation styles. The series showcases a collection of unrelated narratives, featuring elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy. It offers a diverse range of storytelling, depicting imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios that examine human emotions, societal issues, and the potential consequences of advanced technology.
  • Lip Sync Battle Poster
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    Lip Sync Battle
    as Self 1 episode • #1,104 most popular show
    Lip Sync Battle is an unconventional television show that showcases the unseen side of A-list celebrities as they engage in hilariously epic performances. With LL Cool J as the host and the vibrant commentary of social media maven and supermodel co-host Chrissy Teigen, each episode features two celebrities giving their all to lip sync their favorite songs. The energy is high, the competition is fierce, and the audience is in for a treat as these celebrities bring their best performances to the stage.
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Poster
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    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
    as Self - Guest 1 episode • #1,230 most popular show
    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen is a late-night talk show that delves into pop culture with a particular focus on reality television. The show features interviews with celebrities and personalities from various Bravo reality series, fostering a casual and interactive atmosphere where guests participate in games and answer viewer questions.
  • Blade Runner: Black Lotus Poster
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    Blade Runner: Black Lotus
    as Officer Alani Davis (voice) 13 episodes • #1,238 most popular show
    Blade Runner: Black Lotus is an animated television series based on the iconic film Blade Runner. Set in the year 2032, the show follows a young female replicant named Elle as she embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about her mysterious and fragmented past. Filled with stunning visuals and a captivating storyline, the series explores themes of identity, memory, and humanity in a futuristic cyberpunk world. Blade Runner: Black Lotus delves deeper into the complex world first introduced in the original Blade Runner film, offering a unique and thrilling new perspective.
Movies - Samira Wiley
Sorted by online popularity. Samira Wiley has appeared in 3 movies with data.
  • The Sitter Poster
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    The Sitter
    as Tina • #5,018 most popular movie
    The Sitter is a 2011 American black comedy film directed by David Gordon Green. The story revolves around a slacker college student who ends up babysitting three unruly kids while embarking on a series of unexpected and dangerous misadventures.
  • Breaking News in Yuba County Poster
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    Breaking News in Yuba County
    as Jonelle • #5,774 most popular movie
    Breaking News in Yuba County is a dark comedy film directed by Tate Taylor. The story revolves around Sue Buttons, a suburban housewife, who becomes an overnight celebrity after her husband mysteriously goes missing. As the media frenzy unfolds, Sue finds herself caught up in a web of lies and deceit, desperately trying to maintain her newfound fame. With a star-studded cast including Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, and Regina Hall, this film presents a satirical take on the obsession with sensationalism and the chaos it can create in small-town America.
  • Being Flynn Poster
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    Being Flynn
    as Asha • #6,788 most popular movie
    Being Flynn is a 2012 American drama film based on the memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City. It follows Nick Flynn, an aspiring writer working at a homeless shelter, who reconnects with his estranged father Jonathan, an ex-con and self-proclaimed poet. As Nick grapples with his own struggles, he is faced with the decision of reconnecting with his troubled father.
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Samira Wiley Biography
Samira Denise Wiley is an American actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. She gained recognition for her starring role as Poussey Washington in the Netflix comedy-drama series 'Orange Is the New Black' from 2013 to 2019. She has also garnered praise for her portrayal of Moira in the Hulu dystopian drama series 'The Handmaid's Tale' since 2017, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Wiley has appeared in several films, including 'The Sitter' (2011), 'Nerve' (2016), 'Detroit' (2017), and 'Social Animals' (2018). She is also known for narrating the Netflix documentary 'Night on Earth' (2020). Wiley was raised in Washington, D.C., and her parents were prominent figures in the LGBT religious community. She attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

On April 29, 2024, Samira Wiley had 734 Wikipedia visits, making her the #7,079 most popular actor online.