LisaGay Hamilton
Biography
LisaGay Hamilton is an American actress born on March 25, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is known for her roles in various films and television shows. Hamilton's acting credits include films such as 12 Monkeys, Jackie Brown, Beloved, and The Soloist. She has also appeared in television series like The Practice, Men of a Certain Age, House of Cards, Chance, and The First. Additionally, her film credits include The Sum of All Fears, Beastly, Beautiful Boy, and Vice. Hamilton has a diverse range of acting experience, showcasing her versatility in different genres and mediums.
Career overview
LisaGay Hamilton is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She has portrayed a variety of roles throughout her career, including secretary/lawyer Rebecca Washington on the legal drama The Practice, which she appeared in from 1997 to 2003. Hamilton has also had notable roles in several other television series, including Men of a Certain Age, House of Cards, Chance, and The First.
In addition to her television work, Hamilton has appeared in a number of films. Her film credits include roles in 12 Monkeys, Jackie Brown, Beloved, True Crime, The Sum of All Fears, The Soloist, Beastly, Beautiful Boy, and Vice. Her extensive experience in both film and television has allowed her to demonstrate her range as an actress.
Hamilton's career spans multiple decades, with a significant amount of her work taking place in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She has continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in a variety of projects over the years. With a total of 71 known credits, Hamilton has established herself as a versatile and accomplished actress.
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- By Any Means (2026)
- Blue Eyed Girl (2025) as Catherine
- Will Trent (2023) as Evelyn Mitchell
- Accused (2023) as Lenore Skilling
- The Boogeyman (2023) as Dr. Weller
- Class of '09 (2023) as Tayo's Mom
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Mary Holder
- The Gilded Age (2022) as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) as Christine Johnson
- The Dropout (2022) as Judith Baker
- Ad Astra (2019) as Adjutant General Vogel
- Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (2019) as Deb
- The Rookie (2018) as Henry's Doctor
- Beautiful Boy (2018) as Rose
- Vice (2018) as Condoleezza Rice
- The First (2018) as Kayla Price
- Genius (2017) as Alberta Williams King
- This Is Us (2016) as Aunt Mae
- Chance (2016) as Suzanne Simms
- Indiscretion (2016) as Karen Wyatt
- The Wilding (2016) as Emily Bergom
- The Blacklist (2013) as Dr. Calvert Gray
- House of Cards (2013) as Celia Jones
- Lovelace (2013) as Marsha
- Life of a King (2013) as Sheila King
- Go for Sisters (2013) as Bernice
- Redemption Trail (2013) as Tess
- Elementary (2012) as Lt. Colonel Robin Deakins
- Scandal (2012) as Ambassador
- Take Shelter (2011) as Kendra
- Beastly (2011) as Zola Davies
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Melissa Thoreau
- Mother and Child (2009) as Leticia
- The Soloist (2009) as Jennifer Ayers
- Deception (2008) as Detective Russo
- Honeydripper (2007) as Delilah
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Connie Ryan
- Numb3rs (2005) as Sari Kinshasa
- Nine Lives (2005) as Holly
- The L Word (2004) as Art Show Attendee
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2004) as Self
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2004) Director
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2004) Producer
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2004) Writer
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2004) Additional Director of Photography
- Without a Trace (2002) as Sherise Gibbs
- The Sum of All Fears (2002) as Capt. Lorna Shiro
- The Truth About Charlie (2002) as Lola Jansco
- Ten Tiny Love Stories (2002)
- A House Divided (2000) as Julia
- Hamlet (2000) as Ophelia
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Teresa Randall
- True Crime (1999) as Bonnie Beechum
- Swing Vote (1999) as Virginia Mapes
- Sex and the City (1998) as Kendall
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) as Shirl (voice)
- Beloved (1998) as Younger Sethe
- The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998) as Jeanne Baptiste
- The Practice (1997) as Rebecca Washington
- The Practice (1997) Director
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Rebecca Washington
- Jackie Brown (1997) as Sheronda
- Lifebreath (1997) as Dr. Quinlan
- Nick and Jane (1997) as Vicky
- Drunks (1997) as Brenda
- Palookaville (1996) as Betty, Jerry's Wife
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) as Teddy
- Clarissa (1995) as Porter Russell
- ER (1994) as Nadine Hopkins
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Latoya Kennedy
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Naked in New York (1993) as Marty
- Way Cool (1991) as Ensemble
- Law & Order (1990) as Denise Johnson
- Reversal of Fortune (1990) as Mary
- Krush Groove (1985) as Aisha