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Tawny Cypress
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Tawny Cypress
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Education | Rutgers University, New Brunswick (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Tom Dillon
(m. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
Tawny Cypress is an American actress who has appeared in many TV shows and plays. She is well-known for her role as Simone Deveaux in the superhero series Heroes. She also played Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau in K-Ville, Carly Heath in House of Cards, and Cherie Rollins-Murray in Unforgettable. Since 2021, Tawny Cypress has starred as Taissa Turner in the popular Showtime series Yellowjackets.
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About Tawny Cypress
Where She Grew Up
Tawny Cypress was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. She spent her childhood living in towns along the Jersey Shore, like Sea Girt, Belmar, and Red Bank.
Her Education
She studied at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. She also attended the William Esper Studio, a place where actors learn their craft. In fact, she was even invited to teach there in 2020!
Her Family Life
Tawny Cypress lives in New York City. Her brother, Toby Cypress, is a comic book artist. She has been married to Tom Dillon since 2011. They have one child and live in New Jersey with their many dogs and cats.
Her Acting Career
Tawny Cypress has been acting in movies and TV shows since 2000. She has taken on many different and exciting roles.
Key TV Roles
- Nez Rowan in The Blacklist: Redemption (2017): She played a mercenary, which is a skilled fighter who works for hire.
- Taissa Turner in Yellowjackets (2021–present): This is one of her most recent and well-known roles. She plays a survivor of a terrible plane crash from the 1990s. In the show, her character is now running for the New Jersey State Senate while trying to keep secrets from her time surviving in the wilderness.
- Simone Deveaux in Heroes (2006–2007): This was a big role for her in a popular superhero series.
- Cherie Rollins-Murray in Unforgettable (2013–2014): She was a regular cast member in this series.
- Carly Heath in House of Cards (2013): She had a recurring role in this political drama.
Other Appearances
Tawny Cypress has also appeared in many other TV shows, including NYPD Blue, Third Watch, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Army Wives, Rescue Me, Warehouse 13, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Elementary, Supergirl, The Blacklist, NCIS: New Orleans, Bull, FBI, The Code, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, Billions, and The Equalizer.
Film Roles
She has also acted in several films, including Autumn in New York (2000), Bella (2006), World Trade Center (2006), Brooklyn's Finest (2009), Remains (2011), Home (2013), and Inez & Doug & Kira (2019).
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See also
In Spanish: Tawny Cypress para niños
