Nina Arianda

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Characters played by Nina Arianda

Patty Solis-Papagian — Goliath (2016)

A client who approaches Billy to represent her in a wrongful death case, later collaborating with him on handling additional unique legal matters.

Nadya — Richard Jewell (2019)

Watson Bryant's capable secretary who assists in the legal defense. She helps calculate the time it takes to travel between a phone booth and Centennial Park, providing crucial alibi evidence to prove Jewell could not have made the bomb threat.

Carol — Midnight in Paris (2011)

Carol accompanies her husband Paul during the Paris vacation and joins him in social encounters with Gil and Inez. She is part of the couple whose presence exposes the contrast between Paul's confident public persona and his private conduct, including his affair with Inez.

Deborah — Greedy People (2024)

Wallace's secretary and mistress. She plans to escape with Wallace after he hires a hitman for Virginia. When Wallace is killed by Keith's mother, Deborah engages in a shootout, surviving alone. She later attacks The Colombian in an elevator for the stolen money, resulting in both their deaths.

Ida Kitaeva Laurel — Stan & Ollie (2018)

Stan's wife who travels on the tour. Her mention of the "elephant movie" sparks a heated argument between the comedians. She comforts Stan after the tour is abruptly cancelled, watches the final show from the box, and shares a supportive hand squeeze with Lucille.

Sybil — The Humbling (2014)

Sybil is presented through a letter she sends to Simon, in which she calls herself his only friend. The letter reaches him during a period of isolation and an intense relationship with Pegeen, but the available plot summary gives no further account of Sybil’s actions or her relationship with Simon.

Vivian Vance — Being the Ricardos (2021)

Actress playing Ethel Mertz; struggles with on-set jealousy and resents Ball's efforts to make her character less attractive, creating professional tension.

Rosie — Rob the Mob (2014)

Tommy's accomplice and partner. She works at a debt collection agency, helps plan and execute the club robberies, teaches Tommy to use a gun, and warns him about their escalating notoriety and danger.

Mrs. Alexander — You Can't Win (2026)

Mrs. Alexander is mentioned as the connection through whom Freemont Older approaches Jack. The excerpt does not describe her actions, personality, or relationship with Jack beyond this link, but her connection helps bring the editor into contact with him.

Alexis — The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them (2014)

Bartender Conor sleeps with, representing his emotional void.

Margeret Lockwood — Never Here (2017)

Margeret Lockwood is the victim of a violent assault whose account reaches Miranda beyond the context of her art exhibition. Miranda helps identify a possible attacker from a lineup and later asks Paul Stark to determine whether S is the same man connected to the assault.

Wendy Walker — Higher Ground (2011)

Corinne's younger sister who temporarily moves in after a breakup. Her suitcase contains cocaine found by their daughter Lilly, causing family tension before Wendy storms out.

Career Overview

Nina Arianda has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work is anchored in the The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include Goliath, Richard Jewell, Stan & Ollie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
30
Birth Date
1984-09-18
Birth Place
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4069179), public domain (CC0).