Raven Goodwin

Raven Goodwin is an acclaimed American actress who began her career as a child actor and has since achieved critical recognition in film and television roles. After making her acclaimed debut in the 2001 comedy-drama film ‘Lovely & Amazing’ as Annie Marks, Raven Goodwin quickly garnered significant attention, earning a Black Reel Award and an Independent Spirit Award nomination in 2003. Her performance was widely praised, with The New York Times calling Annie ‘the most grounded’ of the film’s three daughters, and Empire magazine highlighting her as a ‘stand-out’ performer. Goodwin continued her early success in 2003, starring as Cleo in Tom McCarthy’s independent comedy-drama ‘The Station Agent.’ This acclaimed ensemble role earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2004 for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, making her one of the youngest actresses to receive such an honor.

From 2017 to 2019, Goodwin further diversified her portfolio with a recurring and later main role as Eliza in the Showtime comedy series ‘SMILF.’ She also made a cameo appearance in the 2017 action-comedy film ‘Snatched.’ Demonstrating her versatility, Goodwin delivered a memorable performance as Denise Clark Bradford in the 2020 television film ‘The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,’ which earned her another Black Reel Award nomination. In 2021, she brought to life the iconic Hattie McDaniel in the biographical drama ‘Behind the Smile,’ further showcasing her depth and range as an actress.