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Tamara Tunie

Also Credited As: Tamara Tunie Bouquett

Birth Place: McKeesport, PA, USA

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BIO

Tamara Tunie (born March 14, 1959) is an American film, stage, and television actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles as attorney Jessica Griffin on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (1987–1995, 2000–2007, 2009) and as medical examiner Melinda Warner in the NBC police drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000–2021). Tunie also appeared in films such as Rising Sun (1993), The Devil's Advocate (1997), The Caveman's Valentine (2001) receiving Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination, Flight (2012), and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group and National Black Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Florence Delva

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Kamala Harris

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at New World Stages, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Invictus Theater Company Reading, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2014
Detective Gwen Washburn

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Calpurnia

Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Michelle Morris

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Ni-Caul

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Helen

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Paulie

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Sister

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Tamara Tunie, Spring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Tamara Tunie, Radio Golf

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Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the stars as they arrive below!
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos from inside the event below!
Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
FRIGID New York To Present Mark Blane's JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW

FRIGID New York will present the world premiere of JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW, a solo show by Mark Blane at UNDER St. Marks in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robinson Peete

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St) in New York City.
Review: POTUS Brings Serious Laughs to Serious Issues at City Theatre

City Theatre's brand, the last decade or so, has often been less is more. Tiny casts, simple sets, show don't tell, but also don't show. The last two or three seasons have included an increased focus on immersive unit sets, but the principle still stood... not anymore, though.
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala

Earlier this week, Black Theatre United celebrated its 2024 Gala, “Generations of Excellence.' Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
City Theatre To Present POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS  ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE

City Theatre has announced the upcoming production of POTUS, performances begin this fall.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala

Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference

The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.
Y. Dolly Fox Joins Producing Team For DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL

Y. Dolly Fox joined the producer team for DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the show!
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Tony Awards After Party

See photos from the Tony Awards after-party at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring winners such as Jeremy Strong, Justin Peck, Jonathan Groff, Will Brill, and more.
Watch the Full 2024 Tony Awards Broadcast

Miss the Tony Awards last night? No problem! The complete 2024 Tony Awards are now available to stream online through Paramount+.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Tony Awards Audience Drops 14% to 3.5 Million Viewers on CBS

Find out how the ratings compare to Tony Awards in past years! Winners included Stereophonic, The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, Sarah Paulson, Kara Young, and more.
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
Find Out Who Will Present at the 2024 Tony Awards

Some of the biggest stars from stage, screen and sports are set to present at THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, Check out the full list here!
Alicia Keys, Linda Twine, and Maxine Williams Will Be Honored at the 2024 Black Theatre United Gala

Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tamara Tunie been in?

Tamara Tunie has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Tamara Tunie been in?

Tamara Tunie has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Tamara Tunie's first West End show?

Tamara Tunie's first West End show was The 47th which opened in 2022

What awards has Tamara Tunie been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf.

What awards has Tamara Tunie won?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening.

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