Vera Cherny

Vera Cherny is a Russian and American actress, producer, and writer. She was born Vera Chernysheva in the former Soviet Union, in Primorsky Krai, Russia. Because of her father's profession, the family moved often. The first time they relocated, Vera was just two months old, and her parents carried her onto a military truck in an open suitcase instead of a bassinet.

Vera began performing at age 3 at a local ballet school in Altengrabow, East Germany. At 16, she immigrated to the United States on her own. She earned an M.F.A. in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School in New York City, while acting in regional theatre during her studies. She has recurring guest star credits on popular series including "The Americans" (FX), "StartUp" (Sony/Crackle), "Counterpart" (Starz), "Queen of the South" (USA), and "For All Mankind" (Sony/Apple TV+). Other credits include "Grey's Anatomy" and "Magnum P.I."

In 2020, Vera wrote and produced an LGBTQ short film titled "Once Was." Over 95% of the production's behind-the-camera team identified as Women and Non-Binary. The film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival in 2023. She stands 5'1" with brown hair and brown eyes, and her natural measurements are 34–27–36. She is bisexual and has been active in the industry since 2008.