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Christina Elmore
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Christina Elmore in 2020
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Christina Lorenn Elmore
March 18, 1987 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Harvard University American Conservatory Theater |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Children | 2 |
Christina Lorenn Elmore (born March 18, 1987) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include The Last Ship, where she played Lieutenant Alisha Granderson. She also starred in Twenties and HBO's Insecure.
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Early Life and School
Christina Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn Elmore and Aladrian Slade Elmore. She grew up in two cities in California: Los Angeles and Sacramento. After finishing Franklin High School, she went to Harvard University. There, she earned a degree in African American studies.
While at Harvard, Christina started acting in plays. She loved it so much that she decided to study acting further. In 2012, she received a special degree in acting from the American Conservatory Theater.
Acting Career
Christina Elmore began her acting career with a small part in the movie Fruitvale Station in 2013. This film was highly praised by critics.
In 2014, she took on a main role in a play called The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois. This play was shown at the South Coast Repertory theater.
Her first big TV role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship. She played Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons. This was a very important role for her.
Later, Christina appeared in two episodes of HBO's show Insecure. She then returned to the show for a bigger role in its fourth season.
In 2020, Christina Elmore was cast in a main role for the TV series Twenties. This show first aired on BET.
Personal Life
Christina Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. They have two children together. Her second child was born after September 2020.
Movies and TV Shows
Movies
Christina Elmore has appeared in these films:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Fruitvale Station | Ashae |
| Planned | What If He Wins | Jades |
Television Shows
Here are some of the television shows Christina Elmore has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014–2018 | The Last Ship | Lt. Alisha Granderson | Appeared in 51 episodes |
| 2016 | Vehicle for Revenge | Det. Jackson | A TV movie |
| 2018–2021 | Insecure | Condola Hayes | Appeared in 12 episodes |
| 2019 | Roxie Wolfgang | Gemma Banks | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2020 | Twenties | Marie | Appeared in 8 episodes |
| Planned | Under the Bridge | Brianna Reims | A TV movie |
| 2024 | The Girls on the Bus | Kimberlyn | Main role |
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