Amirah Vann, an Afro-Latina actress from Far Rockaway, New York, is renowned for her captivating performances on screen and stage. Born to a Puerto Rican mother and African-American father, Amirah's upbringing in New York fostered her passion for the arts.
She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Fordham University and later earned her Master of Fine Arts from the prestigious NYU Tisch graduate acting program. Amirah's extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to numerous notable roles in television and film.
Some of her most notable performances include her portrayal of Tegan Price in ABC's How to Get Away with Murder and her upcoming series regular role as Dr. Gina Walker in the Fox medical drama, DOC. Amirah's versatility as an actress has also led to her starring roles in films such as Shirley and A Jazzman's Blues, where she showcased her soulful singing voice and nuanced performance as Hattie Mae.
Her impressive résumé also includes roles in The Changeling, Underground, Queen Sugar, unsolved, Star Trek: Picard, Tracers, Miss Virginia, and the voice of Sevika in Netflix's Emmy-winning animated series Arcane. Amirah's stage credits include numerous regional theatre performances featuring works by renowned playwrights such as Christopher Durang, Katori Hall, Dominique Morisseau, and Shakespeare.
Throughout her career, Amirah has received numerous accolades, including a NAACP Image Award Nomination, the Princess Grace Award in Acting, Best Actor by the UJAMAA Black Theater, and The ARTS Musical Theater Award.
