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Tala Ashe

ActorBorn July 24, 1984 (40 years)
Ashe was born in Tehran, Iran. She immigrated to the United States when she was nine months old. Ashe grew up in Powell, Ohio, right next to the state capital, Columbus. She participates in theatrical productions of her high school as an actress and director.

She received a BA in Fine Arts from Boston University School of Drama, and also trained at the Academy of Music and Drama in London and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York.

She then plays in many regional and Off-Broadway productions. Her first screen role was as Nadia in the 2008 film Waiting in Beijing. She guest-starred on various series such as Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 30 Rock and Covert Affairs. She also has recurring roles on Smash and American Odyssey. She is also part of the cast of As the World Turns. In 2017, she joined the main cast of DC's Legends of Tomorrow as Zari Tomaz.

Known For

  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow

Filmography

2024
The Girls on the Bus (TV Series) · as Thea Abdi
2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (TV Series) · as Zari Tarazi
2015
American Odyssey (TV Series) · as Anna Stone
2012
Smash (2012) (TV Series) · as R.j. Quigley
2008
Waiting in Beijing · as Nadia
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) · as Rebecca Landon
1990
Law & Order (TV Series) · as Madison
1956
As The World Turns (TV Series) · as Ameera Ali Aziz

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