Amirah Vann

Amirah Vann is an American actress, best known for playing Ernestine, the head house slave of the Macon plantation, in the TV series Underground.

Vann is a native of Queens, New York.[1] Her father is African American, Georgia, and her mother is Puerto Rican.[1]

She was educated at Far Rockaway High School, and has a bachelor's degree from Fordham University, followed by a Masters of Fine Arts degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.[1]

Vann will be a recurring character in season 6 of Major Crimes as Special Agent Jazzma Fey.[2]

Selected filmography

Selected television

References

  1. 1 2 3 Madden, Mekeisha. "5 Things to Know About 'Underground' Star Amirah Vann". Essence.com. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  2. Petski, Denise (June 19, 2017). "‘Major Crimes’: Amirah Vann Set To Recur In Season 6". Deadline. Retrieved July 16, 2017.


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