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Robin Tunney

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Robin Tunney

Born June 19, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA42 films

Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. Tunney made her film debut in the comedy Encino Man (1992) and rose to prominence with leading roles in the cult films Empire Records (1995) and The Craft (1996). Her performance in Niagara, Niagara (1997) won her acclaim and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She had leading roles in the films End of Days (1999), Supernova and Vertical Limit (both 2000). Tunney earned critical acclaim for playing Veronica Donovan on Prison Break (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on the television series The Mentalist (2008–2015).

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Tunney was praised for her portrayal of a victim of sexual assault in the independent drama Open Window (2006). Her subsequent film roles across the 2000s include Cherish and The Secret Lives of Dentists (both 2002), The In-Laws (2003), Hollywoodland (2006), August and The Burning Plain (both 2008), and Passenger Side (2009). She led the thriller film Looking Glass (2018), and starred in the short-lived legal drama series The Fix (2019).

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The Craft posterFirst watchThe Craft19966.8as SarahA Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
End of Days poster6.1End of Days1999Empire Records poster6.6Empire Records1995Vertical Limit poster6.0Vertical Limit2000The Burning Plain poster6.6The Burning Plain2008Encino Man poster5.8Encino Man1992Hollywoodland poster6.1Hollywoodland2006My All American poster7.0My All American2015Horse Girl poster5.7Horse Girl2020

Filmography

42 films as actor
  1. TBADivine BloodScarlet
  2. TBAThe Avoidant
  3. TBAthere is no such thing as psychicTeresa Lisbon
  4. 2026Ugly CryValerie
  5. 2026By DesignIrene
  6. 2024Land of the FreeKelly Fletcher
  7. 2020Horse GirlAgatha Kaine
  8. 2018Monster PartyRoxanne Dawson
  9. 2018Looking GlassMaggie
  10. 2015My All AmericanGloria Steinmark
  11. 2012See Girl RunEmmie
  12. 2009Passenger SideTheresa
  13. 2008The Two Mr. KisselsNancy Keeshin
  14. 2008The Burning PlainLaura
  15. 2008AugustMelanie Hanson
  16. 2007The Darwin AwardsZoe
  17. 2006Open WindowIzzy
  18. 2006HollywoodlandLeonore Lemmon
  19. 2005The ZodiacLaura Parish
  20. 2005RunawayCarly
  21. 2004Shadow of FearWynn French
  22. 2004PaparazziAbby Laramie
  23. 2003Abby SingerRobin Tunney (uncredited)
  24. 2003The In-LawsAngela Harris
  25. 2002The Secret Lives of DentistsLaura
  26. 2002Intimate AffairsZoey
  27. 2002CherishZoe
  28. 2000Vertical LimitAnnie Garrett
  29. 2000Bread and RosesParty Guest (uncredited)
  30. 2000SupernovaDanika Lund
  31. 1999End of DaysChristine York
  32. 1998Naked City: Justice with a BulletMerri Coffman
  33. 1998Niagara, NiagaraMarcy
  34. 1998MontanaKitty
  35. 1998Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two FamiliesMelvina 'Malka' Csizmadia
  36. 1997Julian PoSarah
  37. 1996The CraftSarah
  38. 1996Riders of the Purple SageElizabeth 'Bess' Erne
  39. 1995Empire RecordsDebra
  40. 1992Encino ManElla
  41. 1992Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless RomeoSandra Turner
  42. 1991Frogs!Hannah