Christina Elmore is an American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO's Insecure.
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![]() Christina Elmore in 2020 | |
Education | Harvard University American Conservatory Theater |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013-present |
Elmore was born to Dr. Ronn and Aladrian Elmore, and raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.[1] She graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Harvard University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies. She began acting in theater productions as an undergraduate.[1] In 2012, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater.[1]
In 2014, Elmore played a lead role in Adam Rapp's The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois, staged by South Coast Repertory.[2]
Elmore's first film job was a small role in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station.[1] Her first recurring role was in the action-drama series The Last Ship, where she portrayed Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons.[1] Elmore guest-starred in two episodes of HBO's Insecure and returned for a recurring role on season four.[3]
Elmore was cast in a lead role on Twenties, which premiered on BET in 2020.[4]
Elmore is married to Ryan Duke. As of September 2020, she is pregnant with their second child.[5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Fruitvale Station | Ashae | |
TBA | What If He Wins | Jades |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014–2018 | The Last Ship | Lt. Alisha Granderson | 51 episodes |
2016 | Vehicle for Revenge | Det. Jackson | Television film |
2018–Present | Insecure | Condola Hayes | 7 episodes |
2019 | Roxie Wolfgang | Gemma Banks | 1 episode |
2020 | Twenties | Marie | 8 episodes |
TBA | Under the Bridge | Brianna Reims | Television film |
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