Afton Williamson, born on September 7, 1984, in Toledo, Ohio, is an American actress best known for her role as Police Officer Talia Bishop in the ABC series "The Rookie" and as Assistant District Attorney Alison Cacao Medding in the Cinemax original series "Banshee."
She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
She started her career as the understudy to Kerry Washington in the 2010 Broadway play "Race" before succeeding Washington in the role of Susan. She made her television debut in an episode of "The Good Wife" and later guest-starred on shows like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Blue Bloods," and "Elementary."
She had recurring roles on the CBS drama "A Gifted Man" and the first season of the television series "Nashville." In film, she made her debut in the 2011 drama "Pariah." In 2016, she was cast in a leading role on the VH1 drama series "The Breaks" and starred as Officer Wiggins in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of."
In 2018, she was cast in the ABC drama series "The Rookie." However, in 2019, she quit the show citing claims of racial discrimination, sexual harassment, and assault. She stood by her claims, calling the results of the investigation "heartbreaking" and postulated that the producers had lied to cover up the truth of what happened.
Full Name | Afton Williamson |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 07-September-1984 (40 years) |
Birth Location | Sylvania, Ohio, U.S. |
Her personal life is kept private, and there is limited information available about her relationships and family. She stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and is of African American ethnicity. Her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her talent and dedication to her craft. While she has not won major awards, her performances have been well-received by both critics and audiences.
Her work on "The Rookie" and "Banshee" has solidified her reputation as a versatile and compelling actress.
Afton Williamson is 40 years old
Afton Williamson was born on 07-September-1984
Afton Williamson was born in Sylvania, Ohio, U.S.
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