Tamara Tunie
Oakdale Presence
Jessica Griffin (May 20th, 1986 to January 1995; November 11th, 2000 to February 8th, 2007)
At a Glance
Tamara Tunie was born on March 14th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tamara originated the role of Jessica Griffin on As The World Turns in 1987 and played it until 1995.
Tamara received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University. She has appeared in numerous stage productions. She's had roles in the feature films Snake Eyes, Rising Sun, The Peacemaker, and The Devil's Advocate, to name a few. She often appears on NYPD Blue as Lt. Fancy's wife. Tunie also had a recurring role on 24 as Alberta Green and Law and Order: Special Victim Unit as Melinda Warren.
Tamara enjoys singing and dancing.
Acting Portfolio
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Melinda Warner
2005-
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Dr. Melinda Warner
2005
24
Alberta Green
2002
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Melinda Warren
2001; Recurring
NYPD Blue
Lillian Fancy
1994, 1996, 1997
As The World Turns
Jessica Griffin
May 20th, 1986 to January 1995; November 11th, 2000 to February 8th, 2007
Spenser: For Hire
Nina
"Shadowsight", December 13th, 1986
Acting Portfolio
FILM
The Caveman's Valentine
Shelia Ledbetter
2001
The Money Shot
1999
Snake Eyes
Anthea
1998
The Devil's Advocate
Jackie Heath
1997
The Peacemaker
Jody
1997
Eve's Bayou
Narrator
1997
Rescuing Desire
1996
Spirit Lost
Anne
1996
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2004)
Independent Feature Project / West Independent Spirit Awards Nomination, Best Supporting Actress (2002, for her role in The Caveman's Valentine)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DATE OF BIRTH: March 14th, 1959
EYES: Brown
HEIGHT: 5'9"
News Archives
News Archive: Tunie exits ATWT after 20 years. [Mar 26th, 2007]