Christina Elmore

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Christina Elmore
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Christina Elmore in 2020
Born
Christina Lorenn Elmore

(1987-03-18) March 18, 1987 (age 37)
Education Harvard University
American Conservatory Theater
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Children2

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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Early life and education

Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn Elmore and Aladrian Slade Elmore, and raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. [1] 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. [1] In 2012, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater. [1]

Career

In 2014, Elmore played a lead role in Adam Rapp's The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois, staged by South Coast Repertory. [2]

Elmore's first film job was a small role in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station . [1] Her first series regular role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship , where she portrayed Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons. [1] Elmore guest-starred in two episodes of HBO's Insecure and returned for a recurring role on season four. [3]

Elmore was cast in a lead role on Twenties, which premiered on BET in 2020. [4]

Personal life

Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. As of September 2020, she was pregnant with their second child. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Fruitvale Station Ashae
TBAWhat If He WinsJades

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014–2018 The Last Ship Lt. Alisha Granderson51 episodes
2016Vehicle for RevengeDet. JacksonTelevision film
2018–2021 Insecure Condola Hayes12 episodes
2019Roxie WolfgangGemma Banks1 episode
2020 Twenties Marie8 episodes
TBAUnder the BridgeBrianna ReimsTelevision film
2024 The Girls on the Bus KimberlynMain role

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