Samira Wiley
TV Actress

Samira Wiley Net Worth

Samira Wiley is an American actress from Washington, D.C. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School and is best known for her role as Poussey Washington on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Place DC
Birth Sign Aries
Happy Birthday! April 15, 1987

💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)

Samira Wiley, a well-known TV actress primarily recognized for her role in the hit series "Orange Is the New Black," is projected to possess a net worth of $1 million in 2024. Her remarkable talent and captivating performances have undoubtedly contributed to her financial success. Although Wiley has portrayed various characters throughout her career, she has gained significant popularity for her portrayal of Poussey Washington in the acclaimed prison drama. Her talent, coupled with her undeniable on-screen presence, has solidified her status as a talented actress in the industry, particularly in the heart of entertainment, Washington, D.C.

About

Juilliard School graduate who gained fame as the character Poussey Washington on the hit Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. 

Before Fame

She landed her first major acting role as Tina in the David Gordon Green directed feature film The Sitter, starring Jonah Hill, in 2011.

Trivia

She starred in the 2014 film Rob the Mob as Agent Annie Bell. 

Family Life

Her parents' names are Dennis and Christine. She has siblings named Aiyana and Joshua. She married Orange is the New Black Writer Lauren Morelli in 2017.

Associated With

She was friends with Danielle Brooks at Juilliard before becoming on-screen friends with her in Orange is the New Black.

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