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Rutina Wesley

Rutina Wesley

Keynote Speaker: Film, Stage and TV Actress; Best Known for her Role on the HBO series "True Blood"

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Rutina Wesley Biography

Actress Rutina Wesley attended The Juilliard School and graduated in 2005. Wesley's big break came in 2007, when she won the part of Tara Thornton on the HBO series "True Blood." In 2008, she made her film debut in "How She Move."

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wesley became interested in performance at an early age. It wasn't until she appeared in a production of "Fame" during her freshman year of high school at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts that she decided she wanted to pursue a career in acting. At the school she ended up starring in a number of productions, as well as studying theater and dance.

While success didn't come overnight, Wesley did not have to wait long for it. Not long after she graduated from Juilliard, Oscar-winning film director Sam Mendes spotted her and cast her to play opposite Julianne Moore and Bill Nighy in the 2006 Broadway production of David Hare's "The Vertical Hour."

In 2008, Wesley made her film debut as the lead in "How She Move," which received critical acclaim. She got her big break, however, in 2007 as Tara Thornton in the HBO series "True Blood," her debut television performance. Over the course of its run, the show has earned a number of accolades and garnered Wesley and her co-stars a Screen Actors Guild award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Wesley has said she would like to continue pursuing a film career in the coming years.

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Rutina Wesley Videos

Craig Ferguson 5/23/12E Late Late Show Rutina Wesley - YouTube
Rutina Wesley True Blood Interview - The Funeral Spoilers, Pam ...
Rutina Wesley in Queen Sugar - YouTube

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What topics does Rutina Wesley speak about?

Rutina Wesley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Acting, Entertainers and Celebrity.

Where does Rutina Wesley travel from?

Rutina Wesley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Rutina Wesley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Acting Speakers and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rutina Wesley for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rutina Wesley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keke Palmer, Gabourey Sidibe and Sherri Shepherd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rutina Wesley for an upcoming event.

Rutina Wesley Videos

Craig Ferguson 5/23/12E Late Late Show Rutina Wesley - YouTube
Rutina Wesley True Blood Interview - The Funeral Spoilers, Pam ...
Rutina Wesley in Queen Sugar - YouTube

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