Afton Williamson

Afton Williamson
Born Afton C. Williamson
1985 (age 31–32)
Toledo, Ohio, US
Nationality American
Alma mater Eastern Michigan University (A.B.)
Alabama Shakespeare Festival (M.A.)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–present
Website Afton Williamson

Afton Williamson (born 1985) is an American actress who had recurring roles on A Gifted Man as Autumn and the first season of the television series Nashville as Makena, as well as starring on the Cinemax network original series Banshee.

Early life and education

Williamson was born in Toledo, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.[1]

Career

Williamson started as the understudy to Kerry Washington in the Broadway play Race before succeeding Washington in the role of Susan.[2] In 2012 she had a recurring role as Makena on the television series Nashville.

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2011 Pariah Mika
2012 Man on a Ledge Janice Ackerman
Abducted: The Carlina White Story Cassandra
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Da Brick Rachel Pilot
The Good Wife Yarissa Morgan Episode: "Bad Girls"
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Isabelle Wright Episode: "Reparations"
Homeland Helen Walker 3 episodes: "Pilot", "The Good Soldier, and "Achilles Heel" (credited as Afton C. Williamson)
2011–2012 A Gifted Man Autumn 9 episodes
2012 Blue Bloods Officer Perez Episode: "No Questions Asked"
Royal Pains Heather Small Episode: "Business & Pleasure"
Nashville Makena 3 episodes: "We Live in Two Different Worlds", "Move It on Over", and "You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)"
2013–2015 The Following Haley Mercury / Kate 2 episodes: "Whips & Regret" and "Exposed"
2014–2015 Banshee Alison Medding 14 episodes
2015 Elementary Shauna Scott Episode: "The Best Way Out Is Always Through"
2016 The Night Of Officer Wiggins 5 episode
2015-2016 Blindspot Kara Sloane 2 episodes
2017 The Breaks Nikki

References

  1. ↑ "Afton Williamson Resume" (PDF). Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  2. ↑ Mellini, Michael (July 1, 2010). "Afton C. Williamson Races Ahead From Understudy to Leading Lady". Zap2It. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
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