Karen Pittman

Karen Pittman

55 · Born: Apr 18, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 18, 1970 Mississippi, USA

Biography

Karen Pittman is an accomplished actress who has made a significant impact in the world of entertainment, boasting an impressive repertoire of work on Broadway, American television, and cinema. Born in Mississippi, she spent her formative years in Nashville, Tennessee, where she developed a strong foundation for her future endeavors.

Pittman's academic background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Science in Voice and Opera from Northwestern University and a Master of Fine Arts from NYU's Graduate Acting Program. Her extensive training has enabled her to excel in a variety of roles, from the critically acclaimed play "Pipeline" at Live at Lincoln Center to the TONY-nominated and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play "Disgraced".

Throughout her career, Pittman has demonstrated her versatility by taking on memorable character roles in popular television shows such as "The Americans", "Luke Cage", and "Yellowstone". Her recent work includes reprising her role as Mia Jordan in Season 2 of the Golden Globe-nominated Apple TV series "The Morning Show" and starring as Sandy James in the film "What We Do Next".

When she's not working on her craft, Pittman resides in New York with her two children, Jake and Lena, who no doubt benefit from their mother's inspiring story and unwavering dedication to her art.

Career

2025
Forever
Forever as Dawn Edwards
2023
Toy Phone
Toy Phone as Sofia
And Just Like That...
And Just Like That... as Dr. Nya Wallace
2020
Yellowstone
Yellowstone as Willa Hayes
The Morning Show
The Morning Show as Mia Jordan
2018
Luke Cage
Luke Cage as Deputy Chief Priscilla Ridley
2017
Detroit
Detroit as Dismukes' Mother
2015
2014
The Rewrite
The Rewrite as Naomi Watkins
2013
Begin Again
Begin Again as Business Woman
2012
The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy as Landy Reporter
2010
Last Night
Last Night as Caroline