Known For
Acting
Born
Sep 28, 1981
Place of Birth
Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA
Credits
27 titles
Jerrika Hinton
Biography
Jerrika Delayne Hinton (born September 28, 1981 in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas) is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Stephanie Edwards in the hit hospital drama Grey's Anatomy. She graduated with honors from Southern Methodist University in 2002. Hinton studied theater, directing, and drama. She made her film debut in 2006 in the drama Rain. This was followed by guest roles in well-known series such as Gilmore Girls (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2008), Gossip Girl (2009), Bones (2011), and Scandal (2012). Jerrika Hinton had her breakthrough with the series Grey's Anatomy: from 2012, she played the doctor Dr. Stephanie Edwards. She was part of the main cast for over 117 episodes (seasons 9–13). This role made her internationally famous. She had other well-known roles in Hunters (2020–2023), Here and Now (2018), and Servant (2019–2023). Her film appearances include The Roommate (2011), Broken Angels, Mr. Crocket (2024), and The Piano Lesson (2024). Jerrika Hinton has a bachelor's degree with honors in liberal arts (BFA).
Known For
Filmography
The Piano Lesson
Grace
Mr. Crocket
Summer
A Man in Full
Henrietta White
Accused
Lycia
Hunters
Millie Morris
Servant
Natalie Gorman (voice)
A Majestic Christmas
Nell
Solace
Executive Producer
Here and Now
Ashley
Odious
Sharlette
The Strangely Normal
Director
Scandal
Hannah
A Christmas Kiss
Tressa
The Roommate
Girl Student
Better With You
Saleswoman
Terriers
Didi
Lie to Me
Robin
Gossip Girl
Waitress
Rain
Beni Arnold
Ghost Whisperer
Clerk
Everybody Hates Chris
Birthday Girl
Bones
Nadine Tweed
Grey's Anatomy
Stephanie Edwards
Zoey 101
Claire Jeffries
Gilmore Girls
Allison
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
DEA Agent Maggie Weber
Eight Days a Week
Marjorie Walsh