Courtney Ford is a talented actress who has made a name for herself in both comedic and dramatic roles, showcasing her impressive range and versatility as a performer. Her career has been marked by a series of memorable performances, including a notable arc on Showtime's hit series Dexter, which earned her recognition as one of the "Top Ten Faces to Watch on Television" by Variety.
Ford has also made guest appearances on a range of popular TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, The Big Bang Theory, Hawaii Five-0, and How I Met Your Mother. Her episode of The Naked Man received an Emmy Award nomination, and her season-long recurring role on Dexter as John Lithgow's troubled daughter earned her widespread critical acclaim and a loyal fan following.
In addition to her work on TV, Ford has also appeared in the HBO series True Blood, where she played the role of Portia Bellefleur, a successful attorney who becomes romantically involved with vampire Bill Compton. The show's fourth season featured a shocking plot twist when Bill discovers that Portia is actually his great-great-great-great granddaughter, a revelation that stunned both the characters and the fan community.
As a formally trained actress, Ford has received training in The Strasberg Method, The Improv Underground, and has studied with Andrew Magarian and Lesly Kahn. A native of Los Angeles, Ford currently resides there with her husband, Brandon Routh, and is an active supporter of the "Service Nation" organization, along with her husband.
