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Afton Williamson
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| Born | September 7, 1984 Sylvania, Ohio, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University (B.F.A.) Alabama Shakespeare Festival (M.F.A.) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–2020 |
Afton Williamson is an American actress. She was born on September 7, 1984. She is well-known for her roles in TV shows. These include playing Police Officer Talia Bishop in The Rookie. She also played Assistant District Attorney Alison Cacao Medding in Banshee.
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Early Life and School
Afton Williamson was born in Toledo, Ohio. She went to college and earned two degrees. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University. Later, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Acting Career Highlights
Afton Williamson began her acting career on Broadway. In 2010, she was an understudy for Kerry Washington in the play Race. She later took over Washington's role.
First TV Appearances
Soon after, she started acting on television. Her first TV appearance was in an episode of The Good Wife. She then appeared as a guest star on several popular shows. These included Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, and Elementary.
Recurring Roles and Film Debut
From 2011 to 2012, Williamson had a recurring role. She played Autumn in the CBS drama A Gifted Man. She also appeared as Makena in the first season of Nashville. From 2014 to 2015, she was a regular cast member. She starred in the Cinemax series Banshee. Her first movie role was in the 2011 drama Pariah.
Later TV Roles
In 2016, Williamson got a main role. She starred in the VH1 drama series The Breaks. She also played Officer Wiggins in the HBO miniseries The Night Of that same year.
Role in The Rookie
In 2018, Williamson joined the cast of the ABC drama series The Rookie. She played the main role of Talia Bishop. In 2019, she decided to leave the show.
Film and Television Roles
Afton Williamson has appeared in various films and television shows.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2011 | Pariah | Mika | Dee Rees | |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Janice Ackerman | Asger Leth | |
| Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Cassandra | Television film | ||
| 2018 | Write When You Get Work | Valamy Vega | Stacy Cochran | |
| 2019 | Otherhood | Julia | Cindy Chupack | |
| 2020 | Still Here | Tiffany Watson | Vlad Feier |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 (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 | |
| 2013–2015 | The Following | Haley Mercury / Kate | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Banshee | Alison Medding | 8 episodes |
| 2015 | Elementary | Shauna Scott | Episode: "The Best Way Out Is Always Through" |
| 2015–2016 | Blindspot | Kara Sloane | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Night Of | Officer Wiggins | 5 episode |
| 2017 | The Breaks | Nikki | |
| 2017 | The Blacklist | Lu Lu | Episode: "The Apothecary" |
| 2018 | Shades of Blue | Katie Myers | 7 episodes |
| Bull | ADA Gabrielle Ramsden | Episode: "Witness for the Prosecution" | |
| 2018–2019 | The Rookie | Talia Bishop | Main role (season 1) |
See also
In Spanish: Afton Williamson para niños
