Felicia Pearson Age, Wiki and Bio

Felicia Pearson

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper, Actress, Author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/05/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceBaltimore, Maryland, USA

Bio/Wiki

NicknameSnoopy
Famous RoleSnoop in HBO TV series The Wire

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (162 cm)
Weight55 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeGED (General Educational Development)
SchoolCollington Square Elementary School, Baltimore

Personal Life

HometownBaltimore
Zodiac SignTaurus
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Sexual OrientationLesbian
Hobbies
  • Playing basketball
  • Travelling
Tattoo(s)
  • On left hand
  • On right hand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends
  • J. Adrienne (2016)
  • Hermosa Danny (2021)

Family

MotherLoretta Chase

Career

Debut
FilmDesiree/The Chemist (2014) as Lou(isa)
TVThe Wire (2004, aired on HBO) as Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson
Short FilmThey Die By Dawn (2013) as a bartender
OverviewFelicia Pearson, known for her role as Snoop in HBO's acclaimed series 'The Wire', has had a tumultuous journey from her challenging childhood to finding success in the entertainment industry. After spending time in prison, she transitioned to acting and quickly made a name for herself. Beyond acting, she has collaborated with notable directors such as Spike Lee and has penned an autobiographical book.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born three months premature, Felicia weighed just 1.4 kgs (3 pounds) at birth and faced numerous challenges during her early life.
She experienced a traumatic childhood, including being locked in a closet and sold for drug money by her biological mother.
Felicia was raised in a foster home and later adopted the Pearson family name.
She had her GED prepared while in prison and sought to change her life after her release.
After being discovered by actor Michael K. Williams, she went on to secure a role in 'The Wire' which garnered her fame.
Pearson has authored a book titled 'Grace After Midnight' detailing her life experiences.
She is actively involved in community outreach, founding a youth group with Jamie Hector to aid children in the arts.