Christina Elmore
Christina Elmore | |
|---|---|
 Christina Elmore in 2020 | |
| Education | Harvard University American Conservatory Theater |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013-present |
Christina Elmore is an American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO's Insecure.
Early life and education[edit]
Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn and Aladrian Elmore, and raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.[1] She graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Harvard University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies. She began acting in theater productions as an undergraduate.[1] In 2012, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater.[1]
Career[edit]
In 2014, Elmore played a lead role in Adam Rapp's The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois, staged by South Coast Repertory.[2]
Elmore's first film job was a small role in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station.[1] Her first recurring role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship, where she portrayed Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons.[1] Elmore guest-starred in two episodes of HBO's Insecure and returned for a recurring role on season four.[3]
Elmore was cast in a lead role on Twenties, which premiered on BET in 2020.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. As of September 2020, she is pregnant with their second child.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fruitvale Station | Ashae | |
| TBA | What If He Wins | Jades |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018 | The Last Ship | Lt. Alisha Granderson | 51 episodes |
| 2016 | Vehicle for Revenge | Det. Jackson | Television film |
| 2018–Present | Insecure | Condola Hayes | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | Roxie Wolfgang | Gemma Banks | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Twenties | Marie | 8 episodes |
| TBA | Under the Bridge | Brianna Reims | Television film |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Local Actress Making Waves — The Sacramento Observer". sacobserver.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ Titus, Tom (2014-04-28). "On Theater: A 'Purple' reign at SCR". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2018-09-25). "Lena Waithe TBS Comedy Pilot 'Twenties' Casts Its Leads". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ "All you need to know about Insecure's Christina Elmore". Metro. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ Wilson, Kimberly (2020-09-22). "Baby On Board! 'Insecure' Actress Christina Elmore (AKA 'Condola') Is Pregnant". Essence. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
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