Rachel Hilson
Biography
Rachel Naomi Hilson, born on October 30, 1995, in Baltimore, Maryland, is an American actress known for her work in television. She began her acting career in 2010 with a recurring role as Nisa Dalmar on the CBS legal drama The Good Wife. Over the course of her career, she has accumulated 27 known acting credits. Her television resume includes recurring roles on the NBC series Rise and This Is Us, as well as a lead role in the Hulu teen drama Love, Victor. In 2025, she took on a co-leading role as FBI agent Nina Hayes in the Max crime thriller series Duster.
Career overview
Rachel Naomi Hilson is an American actress born on October 30, 1995, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She began her acting career in 2010 with a recurring television role as Nisa Dalmar on the CBS legal drama series The Good Wife. Over the course of her career, she has accumulated numerous acting credits in television.
In addition to her early work, Hilson has appeared in recurring roles on several television programs, including NBC's Rise and This Is Us. She also took on a lead role in the Hulu teen drama series Love, Victor. Her television career continued to expand into leading roles, including a co-leading role in 2025 as FBI agent Nina Hayes in the Max crime thriller series Duster.
Throughout her career, Hilson has established a notable presence in television with a variety of recurring and lead characters across multiple networks and streaming platforms. Her work spans across legal dramas, musical drama series, family dramas, teen drama, and crime thrillers.
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28 titles- Duster (2025) as Nina Hayes
- Water Angel (2025) as Jawny
- Uncle Johnny (2025) Executive Producer
- Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) as Nora Holleran
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) as Cindy Day
- Love, Victor (2020) as Mia Brooks
- Fosse/Verdon (2019) as Jane
- First Wives Club (2019) as Megan
- As They Slept (2019) as Eleanor
- Rise (2018) as Harmony Curtis
- Kings (2017) as Nicole Patterson
- Night (2017) as Jess
- This Is Us (2016) as Beth Clarke
- This Is Us (2016) as Teen Beth
- High Maintenance (2016) as Hailey
- The Slap (2015) as Liz
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Becca
- The Affair (2014) as Student Tour Guide
- The Americans (2013) as Linda
- Cass (2013) as Cass Morris
- Elementary (2012) as Lexi
- American Horror Story (2011) as Jamie Howard
- The Good Wife (2009) as Nisa Dalmar
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Patient
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Tiana Williams
- Red, White & Royal Wedding as Nora Holleran
- Judgment Day
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Hilson best known for?
Rachel Hilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Duster (2025), Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Love, Victor (2020).
When and where was Rachel Hilson born?
Rachel Hilson was born on October 30, 1995 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Rachel Hilson have?
Rachel Hilson has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Rachel Hilson's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Naomi Hilson, born on October 30, 1995, in Baltimore, Maryland, is an American actress known for her work in television. She began her acting career in 2010 with a recurring role as Nisa Dalmar on the CBS legal drama The Good Wife. Over the course of her career, she has accumulated 27 known acting credits. Her t...