Tanya Clarke
Tanya Clarke | |
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| Born | February 2, 1972 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Parent | Tony Clarke[1] |
Tanya Clarke (born February 2, 1972) is an American film, television, and stage actress.
Early life
Tanya Clarke was born in Chicago, Illinois while her father, Tony Clarke, completed his doctorate degree in Social Ethics at the University of Chicago. The eldest of two children, she was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.[2][3] Her mother, Carol Clarke worked as a community organizer and her father, Tony, is a political and environmental activist and writer. Her brother Chris Clarke is a high school teacher and counselor. Clarke moved to NYC at the age of twenty and spent many years performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages. She's engaged to actor Michael Buie and has a daughter, Lola.[4]
Career
Her film credits include A Beautiful Mind and Tenderness with Russell Crowe, Repo Men (2010), DriverX & Blackbird. She was also in I Can Only Imagine with Dennis Quaid.
Her television roles include the portrayal of Emily Lotus on Cinemax's Banshee and Queen Reyna on Marvel's Marvel's Inhumans. Other: Grey's Anatomy, first and ninth season of American Horror Story, Glee, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, Supernatural, and Major Crimes.
She made her Broadway debut in I'm Not Rappaport opposite Judd Hirsch and Ben Vereen, directed by Daniel Sullivan. Off-Broadway credits include The Director' with John Shea. Her Liquid Light sculptures have been featured in galleries, museums and private collections in the U.S. and around the world.[5][6]
Clarke also played the voice of Nicole Brennan in Dead Space.
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | American Horror Story: 1984 | Lorraine Richter | Guest star |
| 2019 | The Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement | Rachel | Hallmark MOW |
| 2018 | Room for Murder | Moira | Lifetime MOW |
| 2017 | Inhumans | Queen Rynda | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Major Crimes | Bella Pond | Guest star |
| 2015 | Grey's Anatomy | Elaine Walton | Guest star |
| 2015 | Banshee | Emily Lotus | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Supernatural | Nora | Guest star |
| 2016 | Emily Owens, M.D. | Karen Ballard | Guest star |
| 2012 | Hawaii Five-0 | Karen Whitfield | Guest star |
| 2011 | Glee | Mary Evans | Guest star |
| 2011 | American Horror Story: Murder House | Marla McClaine | Guest star |
| 2011 | The Defenders | Carly Donovan | Guest star |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Magda McEllon | Guest star |
| 2002-2005 | As the World Turns | Shelby Johnson / Patricia Latham | 19 episodes |
| 1997-2006 | Guiding Light | Wendy | 8 episodes |
| 1997-2001 | One Life to Live | Nurse Betty | 8 episodes |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | I Can Only Imagine | Adele | |
| 2017 | DriverX | Dawn Moore | |
| 2012 | Blackbird | Paula | |
| 2012 | Repo Men | Jill | |
| 2009 | Tenderness | Jackie Cristofuoro | |
| 2004 | The Best Thief in the World | Mary | |
| 2001 | A Beautiful Mind | Becky |
References
- ^ AFA Gallery (2018-01-08). "Tanya Clarke — AFA Gallery". Fanny.com. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ^ Jude, Ashley (2015-01-05). "Canadian actress Tanya Clarke sculpts a life in California". The Star. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- ^ The Broadway League. "Tanya Clarke â€" Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDB. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- ^ "Actors Michael Buie and Tanya Clarke attend the Blackbird Premiere... | WireImage | 151746874". WireImage. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ^ "Home - Tanya Clarke-Liquid Light". Liquidlightsite.com. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ^ https://wordlesstech.com/liquid-lights-by-tanya-clarke/
External links
- Tanya Clarke at IMDb
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