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Deborah Joy Winans is an actor and singer best known for her role as “Charity Greenleaf” on the award-winning drama Greenleaf, produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN. She is also featured on the series’ soundtrack across all seasons, including the Top 20 Billboard Gospel single “The Master’s Calling,” and debut single “Changed” from season 3 with Grabby Award–winning artist Patti LaBelle. Born and raised in Detroit, Deborah Joy’s first regional theatre run came when she portrayed “CeCe Winans” in Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story at Alliance Theatre, Arena Stage, and BroadStage. She holds an M.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts and a B.F.A. from Wayne State University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.
