Toni Trucks facts for kids
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Toni Trucks
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| Born | September 30, 1980 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner(s) | Brandon Phillips |
| Children | 1 |
Toni Trucks is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Lisa Davis on the TV show SEAL Team. This show was on from 2017 to 2024.
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Toni Trucks' Acting Journey
Toni Trucks studied musical theatre at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. After finishing college, she moved to New York. There, she performed in many plays. Later, she moved to Los Angeles to start her TV career.
Early TV and Film Roles
Her first big TV role was in the comedy series Barbershop. She played the main female character. Toni has appeared in many other TV shows. These include Hostages, The Soul Man, and House. She also had guest roles in NCIS: New Orleans and Grimm.
Toni has also been in several movies. Some of her early film roles include Dreamgirls and Music and Lyrics.
Key Roles in TV Series
Toni Trucks was a regular cast member on the CBS military drama SEAL Team. She played Lisa Davis, a U.S. Navy Petty Officer. Her character was in charge of getting the team and their equipment ready. Later, Lisa Davis became an intelligence officer for the SEAL team.
She also had a main role in the CBS legal drama Made in Jersey. In this show, Toni played Cyndi Vega. Cyndi was the lively secretary and friend to the main character, Marina. Toni also appeared in the first episode of the NBC thriller Do No Harm.
Movie Appearances
In 2012, Toni co-starred in the film Ruby Sparks. This movie featured actors like Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan. It was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who also directed Little Miss Sunshine.
Toni also appeared in the final movie of the Twilight Saga. She played Mary, a member of an American nomadic vampire group.
Stage Performances
Toni Trucks has a lot of experience in theater. She has performed in many plays and musicals. Some of these include By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and Kiss Me, Kate. She also performed in West Side Story and Oklahoma!.
Toni studied theater in London at Marymount College. She also has over 17 years of dance training. This includes ballet, modern dance, and tap.
Toni Trucks' Personal Life
In January 2022, Toni Trucks shared some happy news. She announced that she was expecting a baby boy with her partner, Brandon Phillips. Their son was born later in 2022.
Filmography
Movies Toni Trucks Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Weapons | Auntie | |
| Music and Lyrics | Tricia | ||
| Mr. Art Critic | Lisa | ||
| 2010 | What If... | Claire | |
| Pizza with Bullets | Agent Murphy | ||
| N-Secure | Denise | ||
| The Cost of Heaven | Cheryl | ||
| Rollers | Bailey | ||
| 2012 | Ruby Sparks | Susie | |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Mary | ||
| 2014 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Steph | |
| 2019 | Scare Package | Franchesca |
TV Shows Toni Trucks Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005–2006 | Barbershop | Terri | Main cast |
| 2007 | Veronica Mars | Phyllis | 1 episode |
| All of Us | Michele | Recurring cast: season 4 | |
| 2008 | 'Til Death | Randy | Episode: "Philadelphia Freedom" |
| 2009 | The Battery's Down | Nuancé | Recurring cast: season 2 |
| Brothers | Meg | Episode: "Follow the Story" | |
| Star Runners | Asta | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Starstruck | Libby Lam | TV movie |
| 2011 | House | Trina | Episode: "Charity Case" |
| 2012 | CSI: NY | Alicia Woods | Episode: "Unwrapped" |
| Made in Jersey | Cyndi Vega | Main cast | |
| 2013 | The Soul Man | Gina | Episode: "Bride and Prejudice" |
| Do No Harm | Dr. Patricia Rivers | Recurring cast | |
| 2014 | Hostages | Angela Nix | Recurring cast |
| Franklin & Bash | Anita Haskins | Main cast: season 4 | |
| 2014–2015 | Grimm | Deputy Sheriff Janelle Farris | Recurring cast: season 4 |
| 2015 | The Mentalist | Ranger Jill Ayres | Episode: "Byzantium" |
| 2016 | Lethal Weapon | Maria Torez | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Pure Genius | Kayla | Episode: "You Must Remember This" | |
| 2016–2017 | NCIS: New Orleans | CGIS Special Agent Joan Swanson | Guest: season 2, recurring cast: season 3 |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Kathy Hall | Episode: "Cinderella and the Dragon" |
| 2017–2024 | SEAL Team | Lisa Davis | Main cast |
| 2018 | Good Eggs | Sam | Episode: "Good Eggs" |
| 2018–2020 | Corporate | Karen James | Recurring cast: seasons 1–2, guest: season 3 |
See also
In Spanish: Toni Trucks para niños
