Rutina Wesley
Actress

Rutina Wesley Net Worth

Rutina Wesley is an American actress and producer born in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was exposed to the arts at a young age, with her father being a noted tap dancer and her mother performing on the Vegas strip. She studied dance and earned an undergraduate degree in Theatre Performance from the University of Evansville, and was accepted by the Julliard School. After leaving Julliard, she was cast in the Broadway production of a David Hare play and the Public Theater production, "In Darfur". Her big break came when she was cast in the HBO production, Thuan Huyet (2008), adapted from the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire literary series. Her portrayal of Tara Thornton made the show a cult hit, and she will be returning for its third season in 2010.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Producer
Birth Day February 01, 1979
Birth Place  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Age 44 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Education University of Evansville (BFA 2001) Juilliard School (2005)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s) Jacob Fishel (2005–2013; filed for divorce)

💰 Net worth: $300,000 (2024)

Rutina Wesley, a talented actress and producer from the United States, has an estimated net worth of $300,000 in 2024. Known for her remarkable performances, Wesley has graced both the big and small screens with her captivating presence and exceptional acting skills. With numerous successful projects under her belt, Wesley has established herself as an influential figure in the entertainment industry. Her net worth stands as a testament to her hard work, dedication, and undeniable talent, and it is expected to continue growing as she continues to grace us with her incredible performances.

Biography/Timeline

2001

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance in 2001, her grandmother suggested that she do a nursing course, but Wesley insisted on pursuing her artistic education. She joined the Juilliard School in 2001 and graduated in May 2005 (Group 34), which included a summer spent at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. At Juilliard, she became close friends with her Future co-star Nelsan Ellis (Group 33: 2000–2004).

2005

Wesley had a minor role in the 2005 film Hitch, which was edited out in the final cut. However, she made her on screen debut in the lead role in 2007 film How She Move, from British Director Ian Iqbal Rashid. The character Raya Green, who enters a step dancing competition to secure funds for her education, was inspired by Tony Manero, portrayed by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Prior to the shooting of the film, Wesley underwent a five-week dance rehearsal period. Portraying a woman of Jamaican descent, she also took dialect coaching for the role. Wesley auditioned for the role Tara Thornton in the HBO series True Blood in 2007 and secured the part after creator Alan Ball chose her because "[she] was the first person who showed [Tara's] vulnerable side".

2006

In December 2006, Wesley was featured in David Hare's Broadway play The Vertical Hour. In 2007, Wesley also appeared in The Public Theater production of In Darfur by Playwright Winter Miller, co-starring Heather Raffo, Aaron Lohr among others.

2011

In June 2011, it was reported that Wesley will star in the biopic Left To Tell based on Immaculée Ilibagiza's bestselling memoir about the Rwandan Genocide.

2013

Wesley divides her time between Los Angeles and Astoria, Queens. In 2005, she married her former Juilliard classmate Jacob Fishel, an actor. Wesley filed for divorce on August 16, 2013, citing irreconcilable differences.

2015

In January 2015, it was announced that Wesley had been cast in a recurring role on the NBC drama series Hannibal. She portrayed Reba McClane, "a blind woman who enters into a relationship with Francis Dolarhyde (Richard Armitage), and helps soothe his murderous urges - at least at first."

2016

In 2016, Wesley was cast as lead character in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Queen Sugar produced by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey.

2017

In November, 2017 Wesley announced her engagement to Shonda, a female chef from New Orleans.

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