Afton Williamson
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.
Early life
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 2010 Broadway play Race before succeeding Washington in the role of Susan.[2] Later she has made her television debut appearing in an episode of The Good Wife. Williamson later guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, and Elementary. She had a recurring roles on CBS dramaA Gifted Man from 2011 to 2012 as Autumn, and the first season of the television series Nashville as Makena. From 2014 to 2015, she had series regular role in the Cinemax network original series Banshee. In film, she has made her debut playing supporting role opposite Adepero Oduye in the 2011 drama Pariah directed by Dee Rees.
In 2016, Williamson was cast in a leading role on the VH1 drama series The Breaks.[3][4] She starred as Officer Wiggins in the 2016 HBO miniseries The Night Of. In 2018, Williamson was cast in the ABC drama series The Rookie opposite Nathan Fillion.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pariah | Mika | |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Janice Ackerman | |
| Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Cassandra | Television film | |
| 2017 | Finding Her | Tiffany Watson | |
| 2018 | Write When You Get Work | Valamy Vega |
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 |
| 2017 | The Breaks | Nikki | |
| 2018 | Bull | ADA Gabrielle Ramsden | Episode: "Witness for the Prosecution" |
| 2018 | The Rookie | Talia Bishop |
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.
- ^ "Afton Williamson on Comparing 'Empire' to 'The Breaks': 'I Kind of Cringe'". 4 January 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (1 June 2015). "VH1 Hip-Hop Movie 'The Breaks' Sets Cast". Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (7 February 2018). "'The Rookie': Eric Winter & Afton Williamson To Co-Star In ABC Series". Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (7 February 2018). "The Rookie: Afton Williamson Cast as Nathan Fillion's New Partner in Crime". Retrieved 8 February 2018.
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