Cynthia Addai-Robinson
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Cynthia Addai-Robinson (born January 12, 1985)television series Spartacus, DC Comics character Amanda Waller in The CW TV series Arrow, and Nadine Memphis on the USA Network series Shooter. She currently plays the role of Tar-Míriel on the Amazon Prime The Lord of the Rings series The Rings of Power.
Early life and education
Addai-Robinson was born in London; her mother is from
Lee Strasberg Theater Institute.[4]
Career
After participating in several various
The Game,[5] but was replaced by Tia Mowry for unspecified reasons prior to the show's production.[6] In 2009, she got her first recurring role on the ABC drama FlashForward as the character Debbie, a nurse. The same year she appeared in Tina Mabry's independent film Mississippi Damned
as Milena.
In 2011, Addai-Robinson made her big screen debut as the mother of
Her biggest role came from 2012 to 2013 when she was cast as
Naevia in the third season Spartacus: Vengeance and the fourth season Spartacus: War of the Damned after Lesley-Ann Brandt decided to leave the series.[8]
In early 2013, Addai-Robinson played Aja, a powerful witch who came to help Bonnie on The Vampire Diaries for two episodes. She made a brief appearance as an on looker in the crowd in the film Star Trek Into Darkness. She played Leslie in Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret, a television movie about the murder of Travis Alexander.[9] In September 2013, she was cast as the recurring character Amanda Waller in the hit The CW show Arrow.[10]
In March 2014, she was cast as
Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.[12]
In January 2015, Addai-Robinson was cast in
Gavin O'Connor's The Accountant, alongside Ben Affleck and J. K. Simmons, playing a U.S. Treasury Department analyst.[13] The film was released in October 2016.[14]
In March 2016, it was announced that she would be taking over Emily Rios's role from the television series Shooter as the female lead.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Milena | |
| 2011 | Colombiana | Alicia | |
| 2013 | Star Trek Into Darkness | San Francisco Woman | |
| 2016 | The Accountant | Agent Marybeth Medina | |
| 2018 | Closure | Yasmina | |
| Always & 4Ever | Nicole | ||
| 2022 | The People We Hate at the Wedding | Eloise | |
| 2025 | The Accountant 2 † | Agent Marybeth Medina | Post-production[16] |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Education of Max Bickford | Susan | Episode: "Murder of the First" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Lillian Beaudriville | Episode: "41 Shots" |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jeanette | Episode: "Saving Face" | |
| 2006 | Justice | Debra Mortin | Episode: "Prior Convictions" |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Courtney Rinella | Episode: " Internal Affairs "
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| Dirt | Michelle / Woman | 2 episodes | |
| Entourage | Amanda's Assistant #2 | Episode: "Less Than 30" | |
Life |
Stephanie | Episode: "Tear Asunder" | |
| Dash 4 Cash | Meredith | Television film | |
| A.M.P.E.D. | Paige Moscavell | Television film | |
| 2009 | Numb3rs | Trisha Moreno | Episode: "Guilt Trip" |
| CSI: NY | Dr. Karita Neville | Episode: "Greater Good" | |
| 2009–2010 | FlashForward | Debbie / Nurse | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Edgar Floats | Dana | Television film |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Female Flight Attendant | Episode: "Touch of Death" |
| 2012–2013 | Spartacus | Naevia | 18 episodes |
| 2013 | The Vampire Diaries | Aja | 2 episodes |
| King & Maxwell | Megan Ainsley | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret | Sheri | Television film | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Michelle Rowlands | Episode: " Last Supper "
| |
| 2013–2016 | Arrow | Amanda Waller | 17 episodes |
| 2014 | Dallas | Private Investigator | Episode: "Like Father, Like Son" |
| Ambience Man | Megan | Episode: "Miss Period" | |
| 2015 | Texas Rising | Emily West | 5 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Shooter | Nadine Memphis | 31 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Chicago Med | Vicki Glass / Dr. Vicki Glass | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Power | Ramona Garrity | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | Stumptown | Violet | Episode: 'The Dex Factor' |
| 2022–present | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Tar-Míriel | 6 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | L.A. Noire | Female Pedestrian 5 | Voice role |
| 2014 | Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham | Amanda Waller | Voice role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Women's Image Network Award
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Best Actress in a Drama Series | Texas Rising | Nominated |
References
- Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Kecskes, Alex. "Interview with Spartacus' Cynthia Addai-Robinson". ACED Magazine. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ^ Fraley, Jason (September 1, 2022). "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star travels from Silver Spring to Middle Earth". WTOP.
- ^ "Cynthia Addai Robinson Official Website". Cynthia Addai Robinson Official Website. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Development Update: February 14". The Futon Critic. February 14, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ "Development Update: February 27". The Futon Critic. February 27, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ Pearson, Anthony. "Zoe Saldana plays hot action chick in new 'Colombiana' trailer". Monsters and Critics. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona. "Cynthia Addai-Robinson joins 'Spartacus'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ^ "Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret Movie" – via cinehook.com.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael. "Arrow Targets Spartacus Alumna as Infamous DC Comics Villain Amanda Waller". TVLine. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Cynthia Addai-Robinson Lands Lead In History's Texas Rangers Miniseries". Deadline Hollywood. 18 March 2014. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "The Women's Image Network Awards". The Women's Image Awards.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (6 January 2015). "'Arrow' Actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson Joins 'The Accountant'". Variety. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "Ben Affleck's 'Live by Night,' 'Accountant' Release Dates Pushed Back". Variety. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (29 March 2016). "'Shooter': Cynthia Addai-Robinson Lands Female Lead Of USA Series In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (7 March 2024). "Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons & Cynthia Addai-Robinson Returning For 'The Accountant 2' As Artists Equity Sets Up Sequel At Amazon MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
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