Tina Benko

Tina Benko is a celebrated actress known for her dynamic performances on both national and New York stages, as well as in film and television. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she honed her craft at Carnegie Mellon University before making her on-screen debut in the 1992 drama "Waterland," directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. Throughout the 1990s, Benko appeared in various minor roles across film and television, while simultaneously building her stage repertoire, including understudy positions in renowned Broadway productions such as "The Real Thing" (2000) and "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" (2003).

Her career took a significant turn in 2006 when she secured a recurring role as Kath Parry on Showtime's "Brotherhood," which paved the way for guest appearances on popular series like "Law & Order" and roles in blockbuster films, including "The Avengers" (2012). Benko's stage presence continued to flourish, leading to her acclaimed portrayal of Titania in Julie Taymor's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," filmed for a 2014 release. In 2013, her performance as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Elfriede Jelinek's "Jackie" earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.

By 2015, she had become a sought-after character actress, notably starring as Jessica in Starz’s ballet drama "Flesh and Bone," where she skillfully depicted a former dancer returning to manage her old company. Benko's diverse talents and commitment to her craft have firmly established her as a prominent figure in the performing arts.