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'''Gina Torres''' {{born|April|25|1969}} played [[Julia Milliken]] during [[Season 3]] of ''[[24]]''.
   
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== Biography and career ==
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She is the youngest of three children and attended New York City's High School of Music and Art. In 2002, she married Laurence Fishburne. She was a regular on the sci-fi series ''Cleopatra 2525'' and ''Firefly'' (which featured guest appearances by [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Mark Sheppard]] and [[Daniel Bess]]) and its big-screen followup ''Serenity''. Other credits include a recurring role in the fourth season of the series ''Angel'' and a small role in ''The Matrix Reloaded'' and ''The Matrix Revolutions'' (with [[Harry Lennix]] and [[David Kilde]]). In 2006, she starred in ''Jam'' (with [[Christopher Amitrano]]).
  
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Gina Torres was born at the Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in Manhattan, New York. She is the youngest of three children. Her family lived briefly in Washington Heights before moving to The Bronx. Both her parents are of Cuban descent. Torres began singing at an early age, and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music. Although she was accepted to several colleges, she could not afford them and decided to become a performer instead.
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Torres began her acting career in 1992, appearing in an episode of ''Unnatural Pursuits'', along with [[Keith Szarabajka]]. She was also a regular on the sci-fi series ''Cleopatra 2525'' and ''Firefly'' (which featured guest appearances by [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Mark Sheppard]], [[Gregg Henry]], and [[Daniel Bess]]) and its big-screen followup ''Serenity''. Other TV credits include recurring and guest starring roles on shows such as ''Angel'', ''The Shield'' (with [[Benito Martinez]]), and ''The Unit'' (with [[Dennis Haysbert]], [[Max Martini]] and [[Lothaire Bluteau]]). From 2006 to 2007, she was a series regular on the popular short-lived comedy-action series ''Standoff'' (with [[Michael Cudlitz]]).
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Aside of television, Torres' movie credits include the 2003 ''The Matrix'' sequels (with [[Harry Lennix]] and [[David Kilde]]) and the 2006 film ''Jam'' (with [[Christopher Amitrano]]). Other films in which she has appeared are ''Mr. Sophistication'' (also with Lennix), ''Don't Let Me Drown'' (with [[Ricardo Chavira]]), and ''The Substance of Fire'' (with [[Gil Bellows]]). In recent years, she has been a regular in ''Hannibal'' (with [[Eddie Izzard]]) and ''Suits''. Torres later starred in the ''Suits'' spin-off series ''Pearson''.
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Torres married fellow actor Laurence Fishburne in 2002.
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=== Role on ''24'' ===
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[[File:24_Day_3_Finale_BTS_Jon_Cassar_and_Gina_Torres.jpg|thumb|Director [[Jon Cassar]] directing Torres in a scene from the [[Season 3|Day 3]] finale.]]
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Torres played the role of [[Julia Milliken]] during [[Season 3]] of ''24''. Milliken was the wife of one of [[David Palmer]]'s most important and influential backers. Torres was credited as a guest star, and appeared in a total of 7 episodes.
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== ''24'' credits ==
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*[[Season 3]]
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==Selected filmography==
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* ''Mr. Sophistication'' (2012)
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* ''Don't Let Me Drown'' (2009)
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* ''I Think I Love My Wife'' (2007)
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* ''Serenity'' (2005)
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* ''The Matrix Revolutions'' (2003)
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* ''The Matrix Reloaded'' (2003)
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* ''Bed of Roses'' (1996)
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'''Television appearances'''
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* ''Pearson'' (2019-present)
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* ''Suits'' (2011-2018)
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* ''The Catch'' (2017)
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* ''Revenge'' (2015)
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* ''Hannibal'' (2013-2014)
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* ''Huge'' (2010)
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* ''FlashForward'' (2009)
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* ''The Unit'' (2009)
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* ''Criminal Minds'' (2008)
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* ''Alias'' (2001-2006)
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* ''The Shield'' (2006)
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* ''24'' (2004)
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* ''Firefly'' (2002-2003)
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* ''Xena: Warrior Princess'' (1997)
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* ''One Life to Live'' (1995-1996)
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* ''Law & Order'' (1992, 1995)
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'''Video Games'''
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* ''Destiny 2'' (2017)
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* ''Destiny'' (2014)
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* ''Transformers: Prime - The Game'' (2012)
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* ''DC Universe Online'' (2011)
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* ''The Matrix Online'' (2005)
   
 
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* [http://www.gina-torres.com/ Official website]
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* [[w:c:firefly:Gina_Torres|Gina Torres]] on the [[w:c:firefly|Firefly Wiki]]
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Revision as of 05:47, 27 October 2019

This article's subject relates to Season 3 of 24.This is a production article written from an out-of-universe perspective
Gina Torres
Juliamilliken
Born: April 25, 1969
Manhattan, New York, USA
Role: Julia Milliken

Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969; age 54) played Julia Milliken during Season 3 of 24.

Biography and career

Gina Torres was born at the Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in Manhattan, New York. She is the youngest of three children. Her family lived briefly in Washington Heights before moving to The Bronx. Both her parents are of Cuban descent. Torres began singing at an early age, and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music. Although she was accepted to several colleges, she could not afford them and decided to become a performer instead.

Torres began her acting career in 1992, appearing in an episode of Unnatural Pursuits, along with Keith Szarabajka. She was also a regular on the sci-fi series Cleopatra 2525 and Firefly (which featured guest appearances by Gregory Itzin, Mark Sheppard, Gregg Henry, and Daniel Bess) and its big-screen followup Serenity. Other TV credits include recurring and guest starring roles on shows such as Angel, The Shield (with Benito Martinez), and The Unit (with Dennis Haysbert, Max Martini and Lothaire Bluteau). From 2006 to 2007, she was a series regular on the popular short-lived comedy-action series Standoff (with Michael Cudlitz).

Aside of television, Torres' movie credits include the 2003 The Matrix sequels (with Harry Lennix and David Kilde) and the 2006 film Jam (with Christopher Amitrano). Other films in which she has appeared are Mr. Sophistication (also with Lennix), Don't Let Me Drown (with Ricardo Chavira), and The Substance of Fire (with Gil Bellows). In recent years, she has been a regular in Hannibal (with Eddie Izzard) and Suits. Torres later starred in the Suits spin-off series Pearson.

Torres married fellow actor Laurence Fishburne in 2002.

Role on 24

24 Day 3 Finale BTS Jon Cassar and Gina Torres

Director Jon Cassar directing Torres in a scene from the Day 3 finale.

Torres played the role of Julia Milliken during Season 3 of 24. Milliken was the wife of one of David Palmer's most important and influential backers. Torres was credited as a guest star, and appeared in a total of 7 episodes.

24 credits

Selected filmography

  • Mr. Sophistication (2012)
  • Don't Let Me Drown (2009)
  • I Think I Love My Wife (2007)
  • Serenity (2005)
  • The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
  • The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
  • Bed of Roses (1996)

Television appearances

  • Pearson (2019-present)
  • Suits (2011-2018)
  • The Catch (2017)
  • Revenge (2015)
  • Hannibal (2013-2014)
  • Huge (2010)
  • FlashForward (2009)
  • The Unit (2009)
  • Criminal Minds (2008)
  • Alias (2001-2006)
  • The Shield (2006)
  • 24 (2004)
  • Firefly (2002-2003)
  • Xena: Warrior Princess (1997)
  • One Life to Live (1995-1996)
  • Law & Order (1992, 1995)

Video Games

  • Destiny 2 (2017)
  • Destiny (2014)
  • Transformers: Prime - The Game (2012)
  • DC Universe Online (2011)
  • The Matrix Online (2005)

External links

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