Tina Benko
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 1, 1972 (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
A highly regarded performer on the New York and national stages, Tina Benko also enjoyed regular work in films and on television, most notably in a starring role on "Flesh and Bone" (Starz, 2015).The Pittsburgh, PA native received her training at Carnegie Mellon and made her screen debut in Stephen Gyllenhaal's drama "Waterland" in 1992. Benko logged minor roles in features and on television throughout the 1990s while also appearing regularly on stage, both as an understudy in Broadway productions like "The Real Thing" (2000) and "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" (2003) and in more substantive roles Off Broadway and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2006, she enjoyed a recurring role as Kath Parry, a former flame of Irish gangster Michael Caffee (Jason Isaacs) on "Brotherhood" (Showtime, 2006-2008), which led to supporting and guest appearances on episodic dramas like "Law & Order" (NBC, 1990-2010) and roles in major features like "The Avengers" (2012). Her stage roles, too, grew in stature, and by 2011, she was starring in an international touring production of Toni Morrison's "Desdemona" (2011) directed by Peter Sellars and earning critical praise as Titania in Julie Taylor's 2013 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which was filmed for a 2014 theatrical release. In 2013, Benko also earned a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for playing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Elfriede Jellinek's solo play "Jackie," and by the following year, had transitioned into a busy character actress, with two or three film or television credits to her name each year. Chief among these was a minor role in Woody Allen's "Irrational Man" (2015) and a turn as a series regular on "Flesh and Bone," Starz's drama set in the ballet world. Benko played Jessica, a former dancer who returns to her former ballet company to serve as its manager.
Known For
Filmography
As a Person
Movie · as Linda
Skin
Movie · as Juniper
Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman
Movie · as Mary
Elsbeth
TV · as Ava Mornay, Ava Mornier · 2 eps
The Adults
Movie · as Christina
Kaleidoscope
TV · as Jennifer Helman · 1 ep
Life After You
Movie · as Mary
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
TV · as Dr. Ramona Nichols · 4 eps
Dr. Death
TV · as Meredith Vieira · 3 eps
And Just Like That…
TV · as Imogen · 1 ep
The Scottish Play
Movie · as Sydney
Monsterland
TV · as Marianne Westheart · 1 ep
FBI: Most Wanted
TV · as Sherry Bishop · 1 ep
The Kitchen
Movie · as Donna - Nail Salon Owner
Mapplethorpe
Movie · as Sandy Daley
Fair Market Value
Movie · as Brooke
The Sound of Silence
Movie · as Dr. Elizabeth Brookings
The Other Two
TV · as Phoebe McInerny Purmont · 1 ep
Hot Air
Movie · as Laurie
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Movie · as Karen
FBI
TV · as Interpol Inspector Laurent · 1 ep
The Greatest Showman
Movie · as Mrs. Winthrop
Royally
TV · as Hannah · 1 ep
Vinyl
TV · as Gloria · 1 ep
Irrational Man
Movie · as TV Announcer
Blindspot
TV · as Yasmine Petrushev · 1 ep
Flesh and Bone
TV · as Jessica · 8 eps
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TV · as Dr. Farpotshket · 1 ep
That Awkward Moment
Movie · as Ellie's Mom
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie · as Titania
The Mysteries of Laura
TV · as Judith Hansen · 1 ep
NCIS: New Orleans
TV · as Paulina Kurteva · 1 ep
TURN: Washington's Spies
TV · as Ms. Barnes · 10 eps
Admission
Movie · as Andrea (uncredited)
Contest
Movie · as Rhonda
The Avengers
Movie · as NASA Scientist
Unforgettable
TV · as Lois Sadler · 1 ep
Person of Interest
TV · as Cobb · 1 ep
Blue Bloods
TV · as Lauren Vickers · 1 ep
The Hungry Ghosts
Movie · as Abby
The Good Wife
TV · as Judith Dahl · 1 ep
Royal Pains
TV · as Titania · 1 ep
Lucky Days
Movie · as Nina
New Amsterdam
TV · as Amelia · 1 ep
The Nanny Diaries
Movie · as Shopaholic Mom
The Killing Floor
Movie · as Executive #2
Puccini for Beginners
Movie · as Nell
Brotherhood
TV · as Kathleen Parry · 17 eps
Ugly Betty
TV · as Collette · 1 ep
Company K
Movie · as Hope
Chappelle's Show
TV · as Katie Jacobson · 1 ep
The Perfect You
Movie · as Bartender
Final
Movie · as Blonde in Bar
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV · as Mrs. O'Doyle, Susan Rowan · 1 ep
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · as Grace Avery, Mrs. Panachek · 1 ep
Third Watch
TV · as Vanessa · 1 ep
Houseguest
Movie · as Waitress
New York Undercover
TV · as Sarah Chapman · 1 ep
Waterland
Movie · as Baby's Mother
Law & Order
TV · as Kerry Sands, Sharon Quaid · 1 ep