Jerrika Hinton Biography: Awards, Net Worth, Height, Age, Husband, Parents, Instagram

Jerrika Delayne Hinton, professionally known as Jerrika Hinton, is an American actress, producer, director, and writer best known for her role as Dr. Stephanie Edwards in the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

She has also earned recognition for her performances in Hunters, Servant, Here and Now, A Man in Full, The Piano Lesson, and Mr. Crocket.

With a career spanning stage, film, and television, Hinton has established herself as one of the industry’s versatile performers.

Jerrika Hinton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jerrika Delayne Hinton
Stage Name:	Jerrika Hinton
Born:	September 28, 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Avaleon Hinton, Cynthia Hinton
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Director, Writer
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Jerrika Hinton was born on September 28, 1981, in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Avaleon Hinton and Cynthia Hinton, a retired government employee, raised her. Her ethnicity is African-American, and she practices Christianity. There is no information about her siblings.

From an early age, she developed a passion for theatre, acting in church and local stage productions. She later graduated with honours from the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, where she studied acting, directing, and playwriting.

Career

Jerrika Hinton began her professional acting career on stage before making her film debut in Foreign Soil (2005) and Rain (2006).

She subsequently appeared in popular television series including Gilmore Girls, Everybody Hates Chris, Zoey 101, Ghost Whisperer, Gossip Girl, Lie to Me, Bones, and Scandal.

Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she was cast as Dr. Stephanie Edwards on Grey’s Anatomy, a role she portrayed until 2017 and which earned her international recognition.

Following her departure from the medical drama, she starred in HBO’s Here and Now, Apple TV+’s psychological thriller Servant, Amazon Prime Video’s Hunters, Netflix’s A Man in Full, and films including The Piano Lesson and Mr. Crocket.

In addition to acting, Hinton has worked as a producer, writer, and director, demonstrating her versatility across multiple areas of the entertainment industry.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Nominee, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Grey’s Anatomy)
• Gold Derby TV Awards – Ensemble nominations with Grey’s Anatomy
• No major verified individual competitive acting awards have been documented.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @hellojerrika
• Facebook: Jerrika Hinton
• X (Twitter): @hellojerrika

Personal Life

Jerrika Hinton, 44 years old, is currently single and has no verified spouse or children. There are no officially confirmed public relationships.

She enjoys writing, directing, theatre, photography, travelling, reading, and supporting arts education, while continuing to expand her creative work behind the camera. Her height is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

Net Worth

Jerrika Hinton has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD.

Her income is generated from acting in television series and films, producing, directing, writing, commercial endorsements, royalties, public appearances, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Her long-running role in Grey’s Anatomy, together with performances in Hunters, Servant, Here and Now, A Man in Full, and other productions, has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

• Mr. Crocket (2024)
• The Piano Lesson (2024)
• A Man in Full (2024)
• Hunters (2020–2023)
• Servant (2019–2021)
• Here and Now (2018)
• A Majestic Christmas (2018)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2012–2017)
• Teacher of the Year (2014)
• A Christmas Kiss (2011)
• The Roommate (2011)
• Scandal (2012)
• Bones (2011)
• Gilmore Girls (2006)
• Rain (2006)
• Foreign Soil (2005)

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