Tamara Tunie

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Characters played by Tamara Tunie

Dr. Melinda Warner — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

Medical examiner who assists the SVU by performing autopsies and forensic analysis that support the squad's investigations into sexually oriented crimes.

Cissy Houston — Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)

Whitney's mother and a seasoned professional singer. Initially strict and ambitious, she orchestrates Whitney's big break at a nightclub. Despite ongoing tensions over Whitney's personal life, she ultimately steps in to force Whitney into rehabilitation to save her life.

Carolyn — Wall Street (1987)

Office staff or associate

Sheila — The Caveman's Valentine (2001)

A police detective and Romulus's former wife, Sheila warns him against getting involved in the murder investigation, but he continues despite her concerns. At the Ward's Island playground, a gunman holds her at gunpoint. After the confrontation, she reports what happened and identifies the wounded attacker as Matthew's dealer.

Career Overview

Tamara Tunie has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work is anchored in the Wall Street Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Beyond the Gates, Flight, The Devil's Advocate. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1959-03-14
Birth Place
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA

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