Creator / Tawny Cypress

Tawny Cypress (b. August 8, 1976 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey) is an American actress of African-American, Hungarian and Native American (of the Accawmacke people) descent.

She is best known for her roles in Heroes, Unforgettable, The Blacklist and Yellowjackets.

She's been married to Tom Dillon since 2011, and they have a daughter together. She came out as attracted to women as well in 2022.

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Selected works

• Heroes: Simone Deveaux
• K-Ville: Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau
• Rescue Me: Carla
• Steve Niles' Remains: Cindy
• House of Cards (US): Carly Heath
• Unforgettable: Cherie Rollins-Murray
• Supergirl: Senator Miranda Crane
• The Blacklist: Nez Rowan
• Billions: Dean Allison Walker
• Yellowjackets: Taissa Turner (adult)
• The Equalizer: Vanessa

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