Afton Williamson
| Afton Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Afton C. Williamson 1985 (age 30–31) Toledo, Ohio, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Alma mater |
Eastern Michigan University (A.B.) Alabama Shakespeare Festival (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | Afton Williamson |
Afton Williamson (born 1985) is an American actress who had recurring roles on A Gifted Man as Autumn and the first season of the hit television series, Nashville as Makena as well as currently starring on the Cinemax network original series, Banshee.
Early life and education
Williamson was born in Toledo, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.[1]
Career
Williamson started as the understudy to Kerry Washington in the Broadway play Race before succeeding Washington in the role of Susan.[2] Since 2012 she has had a recurring role as "Makena" on the television series Nashville.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Da Brick | Rachel | |
| 2011 | Pariah | Mika | |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Janice Ackerman | |
| Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Cassandra | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Yarissa Morgan | One Episode: Bad Girls |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Isabelle Wright | One Episode: Reparations |
| Homeland | Helen Walker | Three Episodes: Pilot, The Good Soldier, and Achilles Heel (credited as Afton C. Williamson) | |
| 2011-2012 | A Gifted Man | Autumn | Nine Episodes: |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Officer Perez | One Episode: No Questions Asked |
| Royal Pains | Heather Small | One Episode: Business & Pleasure | |
| Nashville | Makena | Three Episodes: We Live in Two Different Worlds, Move It on Over, and You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave) | |
| 2013 | Criminal Justice | Wiggins | One Episode: Episode #1.1 |
| 2013-2015 | The Following | Haley Mercury / Kate | Two Episodes: Whips & Regret and Exposed |
| 2014-2016 | Banshee | Alison Medding | Twenty-Two Episodes: (recurring season 2, starring season 3 onwards) |
| 2015 | Elementary | Shauna Scott | One Episode: "The Best Way Out Is Always Through" |
References
- ↑ "Afton Williamson Resume" (PDF). Retrieved November 16, 2012.
- ↑ Mellini, Michael (July 1, 2010). "Afton C. Williamson Races Ahead From Understudy to Leading Lady". Zap2It. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
External links
- Afton Williamson
- Afton Williamson on Facebook
- Afton Williamson on Instagram
- Afton Williamson on Twitter
- Afton Williamson at the Internet Movie Database
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