Karina Lombard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karina Lombard
Born	(1969-01-21) 21 January 1969 (age 56) Tahiti, French Polynesia
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1987–present

Karina Lombard (born January 21, 1969) is an actress who was born on the island of Tahiti. She is known for playing Isabel Two in the movie Legends of the Fall and Marina Ferrer in the TV show The L Word. She also played a historical chief named Nonhelema in the series Timeless.

Lombard has appeared in many other popular movies and TV shows. These include the films Wide Sargasso Sea and The Firm. She has also had roles in television series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, NCIS, and The 4400.

Career Highlights

From Modeling to Acting

Karina Lombard's career began in modeling. She became famous after a photoshoot with a 'Native American' theme. A year later, a large billboard featuring one of her photos helped her get her first acting job. Her pictures have been featured in famous magazines like Elle and Vogue.

To improve her acting skills, Lombard moved to New York City. She studied at well-known schools like the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Actors Studio. She also performed in plays, which gave her valuable stage experience.

Famous Roles

Lombard's first movie role was playing a princess in a French film called L'île (The Island). Her first major role came in 1993 in the movie Wide Sargasso Sea. She then had parts in the popular films The Firm (1993) and Legends of the Fall (1994). In 1996, she starred alongside Bruce Willis in the action movie Last Man Standing.

Later, Lombard began working more in television. She played Marina Ferrer, a restaurant owner, in the first season of The L Word. She also had a main role in the science fiction series The 4400 and appeared in several episodes of the show Rescue Me.

Selected Film and Television Roles

Here are some of Karina Lombard's most well-known roles in movies and on TV.

Awards and Recognition

Karina Lombard has won several awards for her acting.