Person · Actor

Robin Tunney

A determined actress navigates the highs and lows of Hollywood fame as she confronts personal demons and the cutthroat world of show business.

Born

June 19, 1972

From

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also:
Actress

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 1992, 4 decades active, 39 credits.

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Biography

Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the comedy *Encino Man* (1992) and gained wider recognition with leading roles in the cult films *Empire Records* (1995) and *The Craft* (1996). Her performance in *Niagara, Niagara* (1997) earned her critical acclaim and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Tunney appeared in leading roles in *End of Days* (1999), *Supernova* and *Vertical Limit* (both 2000). She received praise for her portrayal of Veronica Donovan on *Prison Break* (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on the television series *The Mentalist* (2008–2015).

Tunney was praised for her role as a victim of sexual assault in the independent drama *Open Window* (2006). Her film roles in the 2000s include *Cherish* and *The Secret Lives of Dentists* (both 2002), *The In-Laws* (2003), *Hollywoodland* (2006), *August* and *The Burning Plain* (both 2008), and *Passenger Side* (2009). She starred in the thriller *Looking Glass* (2018) and appeared in the short-lived legal drama series *The Fix* (2019).

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