Rutina Wesley |
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Rutina Wesley is known for the character Tara Thorton, on the gritty Southern vampire drama, True Blood (2008). She was born in the city most renowned for glitz and glamour, Las Vegas, Nevada and was exposed to the arts at a very early age; in fact entertainment runs through her veins. Her father, Ivery Wheeler, is a noted tap dancer while her ...
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4 wins & 9 nominations.
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Actress (22 credits)
Actress (22 credits)
2016-2021
Queen Sugar
(TV Series)
Nova Bordelon
Nova Bordelon
- Mid-March 2020
(2021)
... Nova Bordelon
- Late-February 2020
(2021)
... Nova Bordelon
- Late-April 2020
(2020)
... Nova Bordelon
- I Am
(2019)
... Nova Bordelon
- Here
(2019)
... Nova Bordelon
2015-2017
Arrow
(TV Series)
Liza Warner
Liza Warner
- The Sin-Eater
(2017)
... Liza Warner
- Beyond Redemption
(2015)
... Liza Warner
2015
Hannibal
(TV Series)
Reba McClane
Reba McClane
- The Wrath of the Lamb
(2015)
... Reba McClane
- The Number of the Beast Is 666
(2015)
... Reba McClane
- ...And the Beast from the Sea
(2015)
... Reba McClane
- ...And the Woman Clothed in Sun
(2015)
... Reba McClane
- ...And the Woman Clothed with the Sun
(2015)
... Reba McClane
2008-2014
True Blood
(TV Series)
Tara Thornton
Tara Thornton
- Thank You
(2014)
... Tara Thornton (credit only)
- Love Is to Die
(2014)
... Tara Thornton (credit only)
- Almost Home
(2014)
... Tara Thornton
- May Be the Last Time
(2014)
... Tara Thornton (credit only)
- Karma
(2014)
... Tara Thornton
2012
True Blood: Jessica's Blog
(TV Series)
Tara Thornton
Tara Thornton
- Big Vampire Sisters
(2012)
... Tara Thornton
2009-2012
The Cleveland Show
(TV Series)
Yvette
Yvette
- Frapp Attack
(2012)
... Yvette (voice)
- Ladies' Night
(2009)
... Yvette (voice)
2010-2011
Generator Rex
(TV Series)
Providence Agent Kenwyn Jones / Providence Cadet Kenwyn Jones
Providence Agent Kenwyn Jones / Providence Cadet Kenwyn Jones
- Lost Weekend
(2011)
... Providence Agent Kenwyn Jones (voice)
- Basic
(2010)
... Providence Cadet Kenwyn Jones (voice)
2010
True Blood: Webisodes
(TV Series short)
Tara Thornton
Tara Thornton
- Sookie, Tara & Lafayette
(2010)
... Tara Thornton
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Producer (2 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (20 credits)
Self (20 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "In Darfur". Public Theater, New York City. See more »Height:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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