Tanya Clarke (born February 2, 1972) is an American film, television, and stage actress, known for her role as Nicole Brennan in the ''Dead Space'' franchise.

Early life

Clarke was born in Chicago, Illinois, while her father,

Tony Clarke Anthony or Tony Clarke may refer to: * Tony Clarke (British politician) (born 1963), English Labour Party politician, MP for Northampton South from 1997 to 2005 * Anthony Clarke (judoka) (born 1961), Australian athlete *Tony Clarke (activist) (born ...

, completed his doctorate degree in Social Ethics at the University of Chicago. The eldest of two children, she was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her mother, Carol Clarke worked as a community organizer and her father, Tony, is a political and environmental activist and writer. Her brother Chris Clarke is a high school teacher and counselor. Clarke moved to NYC at the age of twenty and spent many years performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages. She's engaged to actor Michael Buie and has a daughter, Lola.

Career

Her film credits include '' A Beautiful Mind'' and '' Tenderness'' with Russell Crowe, ''

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'' (2010), ''DriverX'' & '' Blackbird''. She was also in '' I Can Only Imagine'' with

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. Her television roles include the portrayal of Emily Lotus on

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's ''

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'' and Queen Reyna on Marvel's '' Marvel's Inhumans. ''Other: ''

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, ''

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and ninth season of ''

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, Hawaii Five-0,

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, Supernatural'', and'' Major Crimes.'' She made her

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debut in ''

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'' opposite

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and

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, directed by Daniel Sullivan. Off-Broadway credits include ''The Director' ''with ''

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. '' Her Liquid Light sculptures have been featured in galleries, museums and private collections in the U.S. and around the world. Clarke also played the voice of Nicole Brennan in ''

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''.

Selected filmography

Television

Film

Video games

References

External links

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