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Tanya Clarke

Tanya Clarke

Actor · Born February 2, 1972 (54) · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Tanya Clarke was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Ottawa, Canada. She spent many years in New York City performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages. Her film credits include 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Tenderness', 'Repo Men', 'Driver X' & 'Blackbird'. She received a Best Actress Nomination (Method Fest Independent Film Festival) for her performance in 'Delivery Method'. Her television roles include the character of Emily Lotus on HBO's 'Banshee' & Queen Reyna on Marvel's 'Inhumans'. Other: 'Grey's Anatomy', 'American Horror Story', 'Glee', 'Hawaii Five-0', 'CSI Miami', 'Supernatural' & 'Major Crimes'. She made her Broadway debut in 'I'm Not Rappaport' opposite Judd Hirsch & Ben Vereen, directed by Daniel Sullivan.

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Born
February 2, 1972 (54)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 49 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 29% in 30 days

What are Tanya Clarke's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 5th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Thriller3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
29%
Bonds
27%
Survival
17%
Morality
13%
Power
9%
Ideas
5%
Society
1%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeParenthood2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 6
Herald
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6
Hero
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
6
Hopeful
5
Dread
4
Warm
3
Other
9

How their films linger

Hopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tanya Clarke's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tanya Clarke's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

49 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page.

  • Unabomber(2026)

    as Susan Mosser

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Ivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Kim

  • Dexter: Original Sin(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse Mary

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • A Novel Noel(2024)

    as Nancy

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Carrie

  • Romance with a Twist(2024)

    as Rosie

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Ivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Kim

  • Marry F*** Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Stephanie Greg

  • Farmer Seeking Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Addison

  • Deadly Mom Retreat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Karen

  • Beware of the Midwife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Dr. Hughes

  • Fit for a Prince(2021)

    as Gloria

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The Evil Twin(2021)

    as Linda Carmichael

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Young, Stalked, and Pregnant(2020)

    as Casey Doss

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Birthmother's Betrayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Amy

  • Locke & Key(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Carole Hawkins

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Hotwired in Suburbia(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement(2019)

    as Rachel

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • DriverX(2017)

    as Dawn Moore

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Legal Action(2018)

    as Pru

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Room for Murder(2018)

    as Moira

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • I Can Only Imagine(2018)

    as Adele

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Inhumans(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Queen Rynda

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Lethal Soccer Mom(2018)

    as Kate

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Inhumans: The First Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Queen Rynda

  • BFFs(2014)

    as Lori

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Banshee(2013)

    Show 9 episodes · as Emily Lotus

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Born Wild(2012)

    as Ricki

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Emily Owens, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen Ballard

  • Blackbird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Paula

  • American Horror Story(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Lorraine

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Defenders(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Carly Donovan

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen Whitfield

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Repo Men(2010)

    as Hooker

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Death Warrior(2009)

    as Kira

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Magda McEllon

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Rise of the Gargoyles(2008)

    as Carol Beckham

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Glee(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mary Evans

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Tenderness(2009)

    as Jackie Cristofuoro

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Heartland(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Kate Kennedy

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Day Zero(2007)

    as Mara's Mom (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Nora

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Elaine Walton

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Ticking Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jackie

  • The Best Thief in the World(2004)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Valerie Gaynor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • A Beautiful Mind(2001)

    as Becky

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Mary Lou Dillinger

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles, 48 of them dated from 2001 to 2026; peak year 2019.

Biggest box office

Tenderness (2009)

$322K worldwide

Highest rated

A Novel Noel (2024)

Midcredits 64th

Most popular right now

Tenderness (2009)

Film career

20012026

Peak 2019 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting49 of 49: 49 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49th

By decade

2000s13 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s18 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
0111

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Tanya Clarke's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 34th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 26th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

The Best Thief in the World (2004)

88th percentile spread · 41% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Tanya Clarke work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tanya Clarke's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andrew C. Erin shares the most, 6.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers