Tina Benko
Biography
Tina Benko is an American actress and acting teacher known for her roles in film, theatre, and television. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1972, she received her training at Carnegie Mellon. She made her screen debut in the 1992 drama Waterland directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. Benko is recognized for her work on the New York and national stages, as well as regular appearances in films and television, including a starring role in the 2005 Starz series Flesh and Bone. She has performed in numerous productions on and off Broadway, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Real Thing, and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, alongside work at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Career overview
Tina Benko is an American actress and acting teacher known for her work in film, theatre, and television. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1972, she received her training at Carnegie Mellon. She made her screen debut in Stephen Gyllenhaal's 1992 drama Waterland. Throughout the 1990s, she logged minor roles in features and on television while maintaining a regular presence on stage.
Benko is a highly regarded performer on the New York and national stages. Her theatre credits include numerous productions both on and off Broadway, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as appearances as an understudy in Broadway productions like The Real Thing in 2000 and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg in 2003. She has also performed in more substantive roles off Broadway and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
In addition to her stage career, Benko has enjoyed regular work in films and on television. Most notably, she took on a starring role on the Starz series Flesh and Bone in 2015. With over sixty known credits on the Movie Database, her career spans a wide range of performances across film, television, and theatre.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Skin (2025) as Juniper
- Elsbeth (2024) as Ava Mornay
- Elsbeth (2024) as Ava Mornier
- Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman (2024) as Mary
- Kaleidoscope (2023) as Jennifer Helman
- The Adults (2023) as Christina
- Life After You (2022) as Mary
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021) as Dr. Ramona Nichols
- Dr. Death (2021) as Meredith Vieira
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Imogen
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Sherry Bishop
- Monsterland (2020) as Marianne Westheart
- The Scottish Play (2020) as Sydney
- The Other Two (2019) as Phoebe McInerny Purmont
- The Kitchen (2019) as Donna - Nail Salon Owner
- Mapplethorpe (2019) as Sandy Daley
- The Sound of Silence (2019) as Dr. Elizabeth Brookings
- Fair Market Value (2019) as Brooke
- FBI (2018) as Interpol Inspector Laurent
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) as Karen
- Hot Air (2018) as Laurie
- The Greatest Showman (2017) as Mrs. Winthrop
- Royally (2017) as Hannah
- Vinyl (2016) as Gloria
- Blindspot (2015) as Yasmine Petrushev
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Dr. Farpotshket
- Flesh and Bone (2015) as Jessica
- Irrational Man (2015) as TV Announcer
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Paulina Kurteva
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Judith Hansen
- TURN: Washington's Spies (2014) as Ms. Barnes
- That Awkward Moment (2014) as Ellie's Mom
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2014) as Titania
- Admission (2013) as Andrea (uncredited)
- Contest (2013) as Rhonda
- The Avengers (2012) as NASA Scientist
- Person of Interest (2011) as Cobb
- Unforgettable (2011) as Lois Sadler
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Lauren Vickers
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judith Dahl
- Royal Pains (2009) as Titania
- The Hungry Ghosts (2009) as Abby
- New Amsterdam (2008) as Amelia
- Lucky Days (2008) as Nina
- The Nanny Diaries (2007) as Shopaholic Mom
- The Killing Floor (2007) as Executive #2
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Collette
- Brotherhood (2006) as Kathleen Parry
- Puccini for Beginners (2006) as Nell
- Company K (2004) as Hope
- Chappelle's Show (2003) as Katie Jacobson
- The Perfect You (2002) as Bartender
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mrs. O'Doyle
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Susan Rowan
- Final (2001) as Blonde in Bar
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Grace Avery
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mrs. Panachek
- Third Watch (1999) as Vanessa
- New York News (1995) as Amanda
- Houseguest (1995) as Waitress
- New York Undercover (1994) as Sarah Chapman
- Waterland (1992) as Baby's Mother
- Law & Order (1990) as Kerry Sands
- Law & Order (1990) as Sharon Quaid
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tina Benko best known for?
Tina Benko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elsbeth (2024), Elsbeth (2024), Kaleidoscope (2023), Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021).
When and where was Tina Benko born?
Tina Benko was born on September 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Tina Benko have?
Tina Benko has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Tina Benko's background in cinema and television?
Tina Benko is an American actress and acting teacher known for her roles in film, theatre, and television. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1972, she received her training at Carnegie Mellon. She made her screen debut in the 1992 drama Waterland directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. Benko is recognized for h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Avengers (2012) as NASA Scientist — aged about 39
- Person of Interest (2011) as Cobb — aged about 38
- Chappelle's Show (2003) as Katie Jacobson — aged about 30
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021) as Dr. Ramona Nichols — aged about 48
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Grace Avery — aged about 26
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mrs. Panachek — aged about 26
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