Afton Williamson
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Afton Williamson | |
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| Born | Afton C. Williamson 1985 (age 38–39) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University (A.B.) Alabama Shakespeare Festival (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | Afton Williamson |
Afton Williamson (born 1985) is an American actress who had recurring roles on A Gifted Man as Autumn and the first season of the television series Nashville as Makena, as well as starring on the Cinemax network original series Banshee.
Early life and education
Williamson was born in Toledo, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.[1]
Career
Williamson started as the understudy to Kerry Washington in the Broadway play Race before succeeding Washington in the role of Susan.[2] In 2012 she had a recurring role as Makena on the television series Nashville.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Pariah | Mika | |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Janice Ackerman | |
| Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Cassandra | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Da Brick | Rachel | Pilot |
| The Good Wife | Yarissa Morgan | Episode: "Bad Girls" | |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Isabelle Wright | Episode: "Reparations" |
| Homeland | Helen Walker | 3 episodes: "Pilot", "The Good Soldier, and "Achilles Heel" (credited as Afton C. Williamson) | |
| 2011–2012 | A Gifted Man | Autumn | 9 episodes |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Officer Perez | Episode: "No Questions Asked" |
| Royal Pains | Heather Small | Episode: "Business & Pleasure" | |
| Nashville | Makena | 3 episodes: "We Live in Two Different Worlds", "Move It on Over", and "You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)" | |
| 2013–2015 | The Following | Haley Mercury / Kate | 2 episodes: "Whips & Regret" and "Exposed" |
| 2014–2015 | Banshee | Alison Medding | 14 episodes |
| 2015 | Elementary | Shauna Scott | Episode: "The Best Way Out Is Always Through" |
| 2016 | The Night Of | Officer Wiggins | 5 episode |
| 2015-2016 | Blindspot | Kara Sloane | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "Afton Williamson Resume" (PDF). Retrieved November 16, 2012.
- ^ Mellini, Michael (July 1, 2010). "Afton C. Williamson Races Ahead From Understudy to Leading Lady". Zap2It. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
