Christina Elmore

Christina Elmore
Christina Elmore in 2020
Born
Christina Lorenn Elmore

(1987-03-18) March 18, 1987 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationHarvard University
American Conservatory Theater
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Children2

Christina Lorenn Elmore (born March 18, 1987) is an American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO's Insecure.

Early life and education

Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn Elmore and Aladrian Slade Elmore, and raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.[1] She graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Harvard University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies. She began acting in theater productions as an undergraduate.[1] In 2012, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater.[1]

Career

In 2014, Elmore played a lead role in Adam Rapp's The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois, staged by South Coast Repertory.[2]

Elmore's first film job was a small role in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station.[1] Her first series regular role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship, where she portrayed Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons.[1] Elmore guest-starred in two episodes of HBO's Insecure and returned for a recurring role on season four.[3]

Elmore was cast in a lead role on Twenties, which premiered on BET in 2020.[4]

Personal life

Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. As of September 2020, she was pregnant with their second child.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Fruitvale Station Ashae
TBA What If He Wins Jades

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014–2018 The Last Ship Lt. Alisha Granderson 51 episodes
2016 Vehicle for Revenge Det. Jackson Television film
2018–2021 Insecure Condola Hayes 12 episodes
2019 Roxie Wolfgang Gemma Banks 1 episode
2020 Twenties Marie 8 episodes
TBA Under the Bridge Brianna Reims Television film
2024 The Girls on the Bus Kimberlyn Main role

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Local Actress Making Waves — The Sacramento Observer". sacobserver.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. ^ Titus, Tom (2014-04-28). "On Theater: A 'Purple' reign at SCR". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2018-09-25). "Lena Waithe TBS Comedy Pilot 'Twenties' Casts Its Leads". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  4. ^ "All you need to know about Insecure's Christina Elmore". Metro. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  5. ^ Wilson, Kimberly (2020-09-22). "Baby On Board! 'Insecure' Actress Christina Elmore (AKA 'Condola') Is Pregnant". Essence. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-01-12.


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