Christina Elmore
Christina Lorenn Elmore (born March 18, 1987) is an American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO's Insecure.
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 Christina Elmore in 2020 | |
| Born | Christina Lorenn Elmore March 18, 1987 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University American Conservatory Theater |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn Elmore and Aladrian Slade Elmore, and raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. She graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Harvard University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies. She began acting in theater productions as an undergraduate. In 2012, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater.
Career
In 2014, Elmore played a lead role in Adam Rapp's The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois, staged by South Coast Repertory.
Elmore's first film job was a small role in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station. Her first series regular role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship, where she portrayed Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons. Elmore guest-starred in two episodes of HBO's Insecure and returned for a recurring role on season four.
Elmore was cast in a lead role on Twenties, which premiered on BET in 2020.
Personal life
Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. As of September 2020, she was pregnant with their second child.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fruitvale Station | Ashae | |
| TBA | What If He Wins | Jades |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018 | The Last Ship | Lt. Alisha Granderson | 51 episodes |
| 2016 | Vehicle for Revenge | Det. Jackson | Television film |
| 2018–2021 | Insecure | Condola Hayes | 12 episodes |
| 2019 | Roxie Wolfgang | Gemma Banks | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Twenties | Marie | 8 episodes |
| TBA | Under the Bridge | Brianna Reims | Television film |
| 2024 | The Girls on the Bus | Kimberlyn | Main role |
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