Felicia Pearson

Felicia Pearson, born in Baltimore in 1980, has carved out a distinctive career as both an actress and producer. Her breakout role in David Simon's searing urban drama "The Wire" introduced her to a wider audience, where she played the volatile and compelling character of Duquan "Dukie" Weems. Since then, Pearson has continued to explore the depths of urban life with roles in "Guns and Grams" and the crime thriller "They Die by Dawn," each venture deepening her reputation as a performer unafraid to confront the raw realities of her hometown.