Gina Torres

Biography

Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American television and movie actress. She is known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy. She has appeared in many television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (as Nebula), Xena: Warrior Princess (as Cleopatra), the short-lived Cleopatra 2525, as well as Alias (as Anna Espinosa), Firefly (as series regular Zoe Washburne), Angel (as Jasmine), The Matrix sequels in a supporting role, and The Shield. She also starred in the award-winning independent film South of Pico as the fragile waitress, Carla.

Most Known For

Law & Order

as Laura Elkin

Law & Order

as Charlene

Criminal Minds

as Detective Thea Salinas

Bones

as Dr. Toni Ezralow

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Warden Hutton

The Vampire Diaries

as Bree

Suits

as Jessica Pearson

24

as Julia Milliken

Castle

as Penelope Foster

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Riverdale

as Mrs. Burble

Westworld

as Lauren / Bernard's Wife

Gossip Girl

as Gabriela Abrams

Star Wars Rebels

as Ketsu Onyo (voice)

Angel

as Jasmine

Firefly

as Zoë Washburne

The Shield

as Sadie Kavanaugh

9-1-1: Lone Star

as Tommy Vega

Boston Legal

as A.D.A. Mary Franklin

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self