Ion Overman is a renowned actress, recognized for her captivating performances in various television shows and films. Notably, she portrays Det. Ruiz alongside Jeremy Piven and Richard T. Jones in the CBS series "Wisdom of the Crowd".
Ion is particularly famous for her portrayal of Linda, the manipulative and corrupt fiancée of Josh (Derek Luke),in Tyler Perry's blockbuster movie "Madea Goes to Jail", which garnered over $90 million at the box office. Additionally, she is well-loved for her character Candace in Showtime's groundbreaking series "The L Word".
Ion made her acting debut in the 1995 film "The Walking Dead" and went on to star in the UPN sitcom "Love, Inc.". Her extensive filmography includes appearances in numerous movies and recurring roles in popular television shows such as "Desperate Housewives", "Secret Life of an American Teenager", and "Ghost Whisperer". She has also made guest star appearances on "Two and a Half Men", "NCIS", "Leverage", "CSI: Miami", "Castle", and "Without a Trace", among others.
Ion is a dedicated supporter of various non-profit organizations, including the ASPCA, The World Wildlife Fund, and Project:NOW, founded by actor/producer Dale Godboldo.
