Rutina Wesley News

Rutina Wesley was born in Las Vegas. She attended the University of Evansville, studying Theatre Performance. Afterwards, she attended famous Julliard School Drama Division in NYC, where she first met Nelson Ellis, who now plays her cousin, Lafayette, on True Blood. She is married to actor, Jacob Fishel.

In 2007, Rutina got her first film debut as Raya Green in How She Moves. She has also made appearances on Numb3rs and The Cleveland Show.

In 2008, Wesley received her first starring role as Tara on True Blood.

Role Show
Tara Thornton True Blood
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Birthplace
Las Vegas, Nevada

True Blood Quotes

Pam: Thanks for the suggestion but we prefer to do things the old fashioned way.
Elijah: Yeah you and Blockbuster Video.

Eric: You surprise me. That's rare in a breather.
Sookie: You disgust me.
Eric: Perhaps I'll grow on you.
Sookie: I'd prefer cancer

True Blood Music

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Good Behaviour Powersolo iTunes
Pistol Whip Me Acumen Nation iTunes
Crazed Country Rebel Hank Williams III iTunes