Tawny Cypress
Career
Active 2000 – present
Biography
About Tawny Cypress
Tawny Cypress, born on Sunday 8th of August 1976 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States, is an American actress of mixed-race (primarily Black) ethnicity. She began her career in 2000, around age 23, and has since appeared in numerous television series and stage plays. Best known for her role as art dealer Simone Deveaux on the NBC superhero series Heroes, she also played Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau on Fox's K-Ville, Carly Heath on Netflix's House of Cards, and Cherie Rollins-Murray on CBS's Unforgettable. In 2019, she starred as Inez in the film Inez & Doug & Kira. Since 2021, she has starred as Taissa Turner on Showtime's Yellowjackets.
At 49 years old, Cypress stands 5'6" with a slim build and bra cup size 34B. She is bisexual and has publicly revealed her attraction to women in the documentary Queer for Fear. With 26 years of acting experience, she continues to portray complex characters across genres.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2000-present (started around 23 years old; 26 years active)
- Birthplace
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
Frequently asked
What roles is Tawny Cypress best known for?
She is known for playing Simone Deveaux on Heroes, Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau on K-Ville, Carly Heath on House of Cards, Cherie Rollins-Murray on Unforgettable, and Taissa Turner on Yellowjackets.
What is Tawny Cypress's body type and measurements?
She has a slim body type with measurements of 34–25–35, a bra cup size of 34B, and a height of 5'6".
Has Tawny Cypress spoken publicly about her sexuality?
Yes, she revealed she is attracted to women in the documentary Queer for Fear.
Did you know
- Cypress started her acting career in 2000 at age 23 and has been active for 26 years.
- She has appeared in both television series and stage plays throughout her career.
- Her role as Taissa Turner on Yellowjackets began in 2021.
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