facebook twitter rss
Adina Porter stars in "True Blood" on HBO as Lettie Mae Thornton.

Veteran actress Adina Porter has truly made her mark in all areas of entertainment: television, film and the theater. In addition to "True Blood," she has given memorable performances on HBO in "Mind of the Married Man," "Lackawanna Blues" and "Gia."

Porter has recurred on some of television's hottest shows: "Prison Break," "Saving Grace," "NYPD Blue" and "Law & Order." She also worked two full seasons on NBC's "American Dreams." Porter was cast as a series regular in the pilot "Katrina" and a series regular in the pilot "Second Opinion" for CBS. In addition, Porter has worked as a guest star in over twenty television series, including "House," "Without a Trace," "The Shield," "Law & Order: SVU," "CSI: NY" and "ER."

In the film world, Porter has been seen in "Swoon," "Trust," "The Peacemaker," "Body Shots," "Pipe Dream," and "The Fluffer" to name a few. In 2001, Porter starred on Broadway in "The Women," directed by Scott Elliott. This was her second project with Elliott, having collaborated with him at the Williamstown theater festival in "Ride Down Mt. Morgan." In addition to Elliott, Porter has been fortunate to work with some of the best stage directors: George C. Wolfe, Lisa Peterson, Mark Wing-Davey, Richard Foreman, Michael Cristofer, Michael Grief and Risa Bramon Garcia. Other theater credits include "The Misanthrope," at classic stage company, and numerious plays at the NY Shakespeare Festival, most notably her Obie-winning performance in "Venus," written by Suzan-Lori Parks.

Porter was born and raised in New York City. She attended SUNY Purchase, as well as the school for performing arts. Along with her husband, Madison, Porter enjoys running after her young son. The family splits their time between Los Angeles and New York.




'True Blood' Beginnings: Everything You Need to Know About Alcide Herveaux
Hot for Summer! Your Guide to 124 Upcoming Premiere and Finale Dates
'True Blood' Season 6 Key Art Teases Vamp Death (Photo)
True Blood Season 6 Images Show New Stars and Old Problems
'True Blood' Season 6 First Look (Photos)
True Blood Season 6 in Pictures: Let's Analyze All 22 of These First-Look Photos!
True Blood's New Season 6 Trailer: 'No One Lives Forever' (Video)
'True Blood' Releases 90-Second Season 6 Trailer: The Hunters Become the Hunted (Video)
'True Blood' Season 6 Trailer Debuts: 'No One Lives Forever' (Video)
'True Blood' Season 6 Preview: Eric Is No One's Guinea Pig (Video)

ADINA PORTER: FACTS

Where does Adina Porter live? Find out here.

Birthplace: New York, NY
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY





Damon Wayans Jr. at "NAACP Image Awards 2012" 'NAACP Image Awards 2013' Nominations — Anthony Anderson, Niecy Nash, Yvette Nicole Brown, Garcelle Beauvais, Tyler James Williams, and Zendaya announced the categories and nominees. Read more...
Adam Levine at a press conference for "The Voice" 'People's Choice Awards 2013' Nominations — Adam Levine leads the pack with six nods; Justin Bieber racks up five; Channing Tatum nabs four; and Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence each earn three. Read more...
Claire Danes in "Homeland" (left) Critics' Choice Television Awards 2012 Winners — "Breaking Bad," "Homeland," "Modern Family," "Parks and Recreation" and "Sherlock" each took home two wins. Read more...
SEE ALL THE NEWSROOM NEWS


 
 
ADINA PORTER: TWITTER
May 22, 2013
Andrew Fish Adina Portr The Ne... http:/2013/05/17/andrew-fish-adina-porter-the-newsroom-true-blood-and-motherhood/?tb #Blood #ER #HBO #NYPD
4 days ago
Gotta see Adina Porter nude
5 days ago
 
Who is Adina Porter dating? What do you think of Adina Porter?

Post a Comment
Display Name
E-mail (optional)
(not displayed with comment)
URL (optional)
Comment
  BB code and links are not permitted.