Nicole Beharie Biography

Having only recently graduated from the acting program at New York's famed Juilliard School, Beharie finds herself starring as the central character in "American Violet," which is only her second film. She also appeared in THE EXPRESS, whose stars include Dennis Quaid and her AMERICAN VIOLET co-star Charles S. Dutton. A biopic drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African American recipient of the coveted Heisman Trophy, Beharie portrays Davis's romantic interest Sarah Ward in the film.