Tamara Tunie

American actress, director, and producer Tamara Tunie was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on March 14, 1959. She is best known for her long-running roles as attorney Jessica Griffin on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns and as medical examiner Melinda Warner on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her film credits include Rising Sun, The Devil's Advocate, Flight, and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. She also earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female for The Caveman's Valentine. At 67, she stands 5'9" with black hair and brown eyes. Her measurements are 35–27–37, with a natural 34C bust. She has appeared topless in some work. She continues to work across film, stage, and television.