Roxann Dawson was born in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, to Richard and Rosalie Caballero, setting the stage for a life filled with creativity and passion. Her academic pursuits led her to the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a degree in Theater Arts, laying the foundation for a successful career in the performing arts.
Dawson's early professional endeavors began with a role in the Broadway production of "A Chorus Line", a prestigious and demanding show that showcased her talent and dedication. This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career, during which she performed in numerous productions, including plays at the esteemed Circle Repertory Theatre, and Julie Taymor's acclaimed "The Tempest", George Abbott's "Tropicana", "Six Characters in Search of an Author", "Accelerando", "Rose Tattoo", "Daughters", and many others.
In addition to her stage work, Dawson has had a prolific career in television and film, appearing in popular series such as Star Trek: Voyager, Baywatch, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, The Untouchables, Nightingales, Any Day Now, Seven Days, Coupling, Another World, The Fortunate Pilgrim, The Round Table, and many others. Her television experience also includes roles in a number of television movies, including Broken Angel, Guilty by Suspicion, Dirty Work, Mortal Sins, Pointman, Greyhounds, and Foto Novelas: Seeing Through Walls.
Beyond her acting pursuits, Dawson is also a talented writer and director. She made her directorial debut on Star Trek: Voyager and went on to direct episodes of Any Day Now, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Charmed. Additionally, she co-wrote a trilogy called "Tenebrea" with Daniel Graham, showcasing her skills as a writer.
In her personal life, Dawson resides in Los Angeles with her husband Eric Dawson and their children, enjoying the fruits of her labor and the love of her family.
