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Tamara Tunie

Also Credited As: Tamara Tunie Bouquett

Birth Place: McKeesport, PA, USA

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Tamara Tunie (born March 14, 1959) is an American film, stage, and television actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles as attorney Jessica Griffin on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (1987–1995, 2000–2007, 2009) and as medical examiner Melinda Warner in the NBC police drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000–2021). Tunie also appeared in films such as Rising Sun (1993), The Devil's Advocate (1997), The Caveman's Valentine (2001) receiving Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination, Flight (2012), and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022).

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STAGE CREDITS

Bernarda's Daughters Bernarda's Daughters
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group and National Black Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Florence Delva
The 47th The 47th
[West End]
London Production, 2022
Kamala Harris
Building the Wall Building the Wall
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at New World Stages, 2017
Performer
American Dream American Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Invictus Theater Company Reading, 2017
The Library The Library
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2014
Detective Gwen Washburn
an oak tree
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Ensemble
Calpurnia
Ensemble
Calpurnia
Call the Children Home
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Michelle Morris
Sheba
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Ni-Caul
Troilus and Cressida
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Helen
Loose Knit
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Paulie
To Whom It May Concern
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Sister

Productions

Radio GolfRadio Golf
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Tamara Tunie, Spring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Tamara Tunie, Radio Golf

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Black Theatre United Announces BTU Collective & New Board Members Photo
Black Theatre United Announces BTU Collective & New Board Members
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Black Theatre United (BTU) just announced the BTU Collective, a new wave of leadership within the organization. The BTU Collective is a dynamic collective of leaders, artists, and advocates committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the theater industry.
Interview: Director Joe Discher and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by ATG Photo
Interview: Director Joe Discher and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by ATG
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 26, 2025

We had the pleasure of interviewing Director Joe Discher about his career and 'It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' by ATG.
Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom Photo
Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2025

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 
spit&vigor To Remount Mark Blane's Solo MEDEA This Summer Photo
spit&vigor To Remount Mark Blane's Solo MEDEA This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

spit&vigor will present a remount of Jason, Medea and the Tragedy at the PS19 Talent Show, a solo show written and performed by Mark Blane (Cubby, JJ Abrams' Little Voice) and directed by Dante Fuoco (Seal, Dixon Place & Moss Arts Center), based on Euripides' Medea.
Elan Trotman Sets Sail For A Concert On Boston Harbor Photo
Elan Trotman Sets Sail For A Concert On Boston Harbor
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Award-winning jazz saxophonist and Berklee College of Music alum, Elan Trotman, will be performing live on Boston Harbor as part of Boston Harbor City Cruises' City Cruises Live series.
Harlem Stage’s 2025 Gala Raises $825,000 for the Performing Arts Organization Photo
Harlem Stage’s 2025 Gala Raises $825,000 for the Performing Arts Organization
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Harlem Stage’s 2025 Gala's theme was “Watch Your Step…There’s Glass All Over the Floor,” which honored ‘breakers of the glass ceiling.’ Learn more about the event here!
Norm Lewis, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Perform at Black Theatre United 2025 Junetee Photo
Norm Lewis, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Perform at Black Theatre United 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Black Theatre United will commemorate the rich history of Black American culture and music, across genres and eras, for a memorable Juneteenth Celebration as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Festival. Learn more!
STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY is Coming to Delaware Theatre Company Photo
STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY is Coming to Delaware Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

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Delaware Theatre Company to Present STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY in April Photo
Delaware Theatre Company to Present STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) is inviting audiences to step into the timeless rhythm of Big-Band jazz in this World Premiere musical honoring the legacy of the Queen of Swing dance, Norma Miller. 
Annie Potts to Star in Industry Readings of New Solo Play WHITE LIES Photo
Annie Potts to Star in Industry Readings of New Solo Play WHITE LIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Annie Potts will star in two industry readings of the compelling new solo play, White Lies, written by playwright Elizabeth Dewberry. Learn more about the upcoming play.
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show Photo
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos from inside the event below!
Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the stars as they arrive below!
Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 22, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
FRIGID New York To Present Mark Blane's JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALE Photo
FRIGID New York To Present Mark Blane's JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

FRIGID New York will present the world premiere of JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW, a solo show by Mark Blane at UNDER St. Marks in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robi Photo
N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robinson Peete
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St) in New York City.
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala
by Jonah Hale - Oct 2, 2024

Earlier this week, Black Theatre United celebrated its 2024 Gala, “Generations of Excellence.' Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
Review: POTUS Brings Serious Laughs to Serious Issues at City Theatre Photo
Review: POTUS Brings Serious Laughs to Serious Issues at City Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 2, 2024

City Theatre's brand, the last decade or so, has often been less is more. Tiny casts, simple sets, show don't tell, but also don't show. The last two or three seasons have included an increased focus on immersive unit sets, but the principle still stood... not anymore, though.
City Theatre To Present POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS  ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYIN Photo
City Theatre To Present POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS  ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

City Theatre has announced the upcoming production of POTUS, performances begin this fall.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway Photo
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Photo
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tamara Tunie been in?

Tamara Tunie has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Tamara Tunie been in?

Tamara Tunie has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Tamara Tunie's first West End show?

Tamara Tunie's first West End show was The 47th which opened in 2022

What awards has Tamara Tunie been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf.

What awards has Tamara Tunie won?

Tamara Tunie has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Spring Awakening.

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