Kim Hawthorne
Biography
Kim Hawthorne is an American actress born on April 19, 1968 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She began her professional career on Broadway and in daytime soap operas before moving into supporting roles on prime‑time drama series. From 2000 through 2005 she was a regular cast member of the CBC Television police drama Da Vinci’s Inquest. Between 2016 and 2020 she portrayed Kerissa Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Greenleaf. Hawthorne is credited with fifty‑one acting roles and is also listed under the alternate name Kimberly Hawthorne. Her gender is female.
Career overview
Kim Hawthorne, born on April 19, 1968 in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an American actress whose career began on the stage and in daytime television. After performing on Broadway, she transitioned to daytime soap operas, gaining experience that led to supporting roles in a variety of prime‑time drama series. Her early work established her as a versatile performer capable of moving between theatrical and televised formats.
From 2000 through 2005, Hawthorne was a regular cast member on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation police drama Da Vinci’s Inquest, appearing in multiple episodes of the series. Following that period, she continued to build her television résumé and, beginning in 2016, took on the role of Kerissa Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama Greenleaf. She remained with Greenleaf for its run through 2020, contributing to the show’s ensemble cast over four seasons. Throughout her career, Hawthorne has accumulated more than fifty credited appearances across film and television, reflecting a sustained presence in the industry.
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53 titles- Incoming (2024) as Principal Hutchens
- Mrs. Davis (2023) as Miss Ross
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Janelle Simmons
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Dr. Laura Frost
- I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story (2019) as Gwen Ford
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Noreen Frank
- SEAL Team (2017) as Admiral Stevens
- Greenleaf (2016) as Kerissa Greenleaf
- Rosewood (2015) as Ronna Burke
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Detective Nicholls
- Broken Kingdom (2012) as Nina
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Gina
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Vonda Morris
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Patricia
- Castle (2009) as Angela Matthews
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Dr. Diane Church
- Private Practice (2007) as Joan
- Whistler (2006) as Jada Temple
- Lucky Louie (2006) as Ellen
- Voodoo Moon (2006) as Diana
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Susan
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Agent Powers
- Murder at the Presidio (2005) as Barbara Owens
- Fugitives Run (2005) as Connie
- The L Word (2004) as Yolanda Watkins
- The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) as Lajjun
- 10.5 (2004) as Jill Hunter
- Lucky 7 (2003) as Trisha Rogers
- Lightning: Bolts of Destruction (2003) as Karen Chandler
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Wendy Kramer
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Muriel
- John Doe (2002) as Kelly Hayes
- Gadget & the Gadgetinis (2002) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Breaking News (2002)
- Night Visions (2001) as Cheryl (segment "The Bokor")
- Along Came a Spider (2001) as Agent Hickey
- 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) as Panel Operator
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Sphinx
- See Spot Run (2001) as Cassavettes (as Kim Hawthorne)
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Sphinx
- Andromeda (2000) as Lawyer
- Andromeda (2000) as Tri-Camille
- Dark Angel (2000) as Jacinda Katsuno
- A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle (2000) as Officer Lynda Byron (as Kimberly Hawthorne)
- Spider-Man Unlimited (1999) as Karen O'Malley (voice)
- Behind the Mask (1999) as Pastor Jessie Haynes
- First Wave (1998) as Agent Simon
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) as Det. Rose Williams
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Kegan
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Morgan Winters
- Drop Squad (1994) as Harriet
- Another World (1964)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Hawthorne best known for?
Kim Hawthorne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Incoming (2024), Mrs. Davis (2023), The Lincoln Lawyer (2022), NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021).
When and where was Kim Hawthorne born?
Kim Hawthorne was born on April 19, 1968 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Kim Hawthorne have?
Kim Hawthorne has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is Kim Hawthorne's background in cinema and television?
Kim Hawthorne is an American actress born on April 19, 1968 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She began her professional career on Broadway and in daytime soap operas before moving into supporting roles on prime‑time drama series. From 2000 through 2005 she was a regular cast member of the CBC Television police drama Da Vinc...