Maria Howell
Wanda Maria Howell is an American actress and also a singer. Maria was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Howell worked as a jazz singer and made her film debut in The Color Purple. She lived in Okinawa, Japan, from 1995-2001. She made guest appearances on the television series Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives, The Game,...
Wanda Maria Howell is an American actress and also a singer. Maria was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Howell worked as a jazz singer and made her film debut in The Color Purple. She lived in Okinawa, Japan, from 1995-2001. She made guest appearances on the television series Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives, The Game,...
Known For
Hidden Figures
as Ms. Sumner
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
as Seeder
The Blind Side
as CPS Welfare Worker
Cast Credits
Christmas in the Friendly Skies
as Rochelle
Summer Camp
as Judy
To Her, With Love
as Maya
Gigi & Nate
as Chairman Filling
Sons 2 the Grave
as Ruth Jennings
A Christmas Love Story
as Carol
Homeless Ashes
as Virginia
American Made
as NSC Woman
Hidden Figures
as Ms. Sumner
Allegiant
as Council Member
Addicted
as Nina
The Good Lie
as INS Agent
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
as Seeder
What to Expect When You're Expecting
as Jules' Doctor
Firelight
as Mrs. Easle
The Blind Side
as CPS Welfare Worker
Living Proof
as Kate
Daddy's Little Girls
as Wife
Linda
as Shirley
The Color Purple
as Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)