Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

53 · Born: Jun 19, 1972

Personal Details

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BornJun 19, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Cathy Tunney
  • Patrick Tunney Sr
Relatives
  • Susan Tunney (Sibling)
  • Patrick Tunney Jr (Sibling)

Biography

Robin Tunney's early life was marked by a passion for the performing arts, which led her to enroll in the prestigious Chicago Academy for the Arts, where she honed her acting skills by taking on various roles in plays such as "Bus Stop" and "Agnes of God". During her summer breaks, she had the opportunity to perform in these productions, gaining valuable experience and exposure.

As she entered adulthood, Tunney made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, determined to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Her hard work and dedication quickly paid off, as she landed recurring roles in several popular television shows, including "Life Goes On" in 1989, "Class of '96" in 1993, and "Law & Order" in 1990.

In addition to her television work, Tunney also appeared in several notable projects, including the HBO series "Dream On" in 1990 and the ABC mini-series "J.F.K.: Reckless Youth" in 1993, in which she played the role of "Kit Kennedy". Her breakthrough film role came in 1996 with "The Craft", which marked a significant milestone in her career, although she had already appeared in numerous supporting roles prior to this.

Career

2025
By Design
By Design as Irene
2020
Horse Girl
Horse Girl as Agatha Kaine
2019
The Fix
The Fix as Maya Travis
2018
Monster Party
Monster Party as Roxanne Dawson
2015
My All-American
My All-American as Gloria Steinmark
2012
2009
2008
The Two Mr. Kissels
The Two Mr. Kissels as Nancy Keeshin
August
August as Melanie Hanson
The Mentalist
The Mentalist as Teresa Lisbon
2006
Hollywoodland
Hollywoodland as Leonore Lemmon
2005
Runaway
Runaway as Carly
The Zodiac
The Zodiac as Laura Parish
Prison Break
Prison Break as Veronica Donovan
2004
Paparazzi
Paparazzi as Abby Laramie
Shadow of Fear
Shadow of Fear as Wynn French
2003
The In-Laws
The In-Laws as Angela Harris
Abby Singer
Abby Singer as Robin Tunney (uncredited)
2002
Cherish
Cherish as Zoe
2000
Supernova
Supernova as Danika Lund
Vertical Limit
Vertical Limit as Annie Garrett
Bread and Roses
Bread and Roses as Party Guest (uncredited)
1999
End of Days
End of Days as Christine York
Montana
Montana as Kitty
1997
Julian Po
Julian Po as Sarah
1996
The Craft
The Craft as Sarah
Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage as Elizabeth 'Bess' Erne
1995
1993
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth as Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy
Cutters
Cutters as Deborah Hart
1992
1991
Frogs!
Frogs! as Hannah