Eisa Davis

Eisa Davis

54 · Born: May 5, 1971

2018
2013
2011

Personal Details

BornMay 5, 1971 Berkeley, California, USA
Relatives
  • Londyn Carter (Cousin)
  • Logan Carter (Cousin)
  • Cecilie Davis (Cousin)

Biography

Eisa Davis, a multifaceted artist, has garnered widespread recognition for her outstanding work in the realms of acting, writing, and singing-songwriting. Her impressive career has spanned both stage and screen, with notable roles including Cynthia Driscoll on the critically acclaimed Netflix series House of Cards, which she portrayed from 2015 to 2016.

Davis's impressive résumé also boasts the character of Rae, the sister of Bubbles, in the esteemed HBO series The Wire, which she appeared in during 2003 and 2008. Moreover, she played the pivotal role of Irma in the highly acclaimed rock musical Passing Strange, which was captured on film by the renowned director Spike Lee in 2009.

Throughout her illustrious career, Davis has received numerous accolades for her exceptional work in the theatre. She has been honored with an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance, a testament to her dedication and commitment to her craft.

Born and raised in Berkeley, Davis is a Harvard alumnus who has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the world of theatre. Her play Bulrusher, which was a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 2006, showcases her exceptional writing skills. Additionally, Davis wrote and starred in Angela's Mixtape, which was hailed as one of the best productions of the year by The New Yorker in 2009.

Currently, Davis serves as a writer for the popular Netflix series She's Gotta Have It, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile artist. With her impressive range and dedication to her craft, Eisa Davis continues to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2025
Relay
Relay as Wash
Ride or Die
Ride or Die as Sherri
2024
Men of Divorce
Men of Divorce as Eileen Link
2023
Baby Ruby
Baby Ruby as Sarah
2022
Kindred
Kindred as Denise
2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM! as Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown as Gayle Graham
Betty
Betty as Jeanne
2019
2018
First Match
First Match as Bianca
2016
House of Cards
House of Cards as Cynthia Driscoll
2013
The Letter
The Letter as Therapist
2011
Hart of Dixie
Hart of Dixie as Addy Pickett
2009
2008
The Wire
The Wire as Bubbles' Sister
2007
Happenstance
Happenstance as Samantha
2006
The Architect
The Architect as Linda Freeman
2005
Confess
Confess as Glyness Bennet