Shawna Hamic
| Shawna Hamic | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1985 United States |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | National Institute of Dramatic Art |
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| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
| 🌐 Website | shawnahamic |
Shawna Hamic (born February 28, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as C.O. Virginia "Ginger" Copeland in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2018–2019), and is otherwise recognized for her guest roles in several other series like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New Amsterdam and Bull, as well as a minor role in the 2020 sports drama film Bruised.
Early life
Hamic was born on February 28, 1985, in the United States.
Career
Hamic has had numerous Broadway credits, including as Mrs. Dees in the musical The Last Ship, written by rock musician Sting. Sting wrote a song to open the second act (titled "Mrs. Dees Rant"), particularly for Hamic. She has also toured the United States as Madame Thenardier in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables and as Trish in Kinky Boots.
On screen, Hamic is best recognized for her role as C.O. Virginia "Ginger" Copeland in Netflix's Emmy-winning comedy series Orange Is the New Black (2018–2019),[citation needed] and has also starred in guest roles on other series including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bull, New Amsterdam, That Damn Michael Che and Halston. In 2020, she had a minor role in Halle Berry's directorial debut sports drama film Bruised.[1]
Personal life
She is also a photographer and has published in Time, Rolling Stone, Elle, and Dance. As a visual artist, she has also created works called altered books, recycling hardback books into original works of art.[2][3]
Acting credits
- When in Rome (2010) as Dancing Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Mrs. Dees (uncredited)
- Bull (2017) as Potential Juror #1
- Orange Is the New Black (2018–2019) as C.O. Virginia "Ginger" Copeland (21 episodes)
- New Amsterdam (2019) as Inmate Charly Yarborough
- Bruised (2020) as Secretary
- That Damn Michael Che (2021) as Tammy
- Halston (2021) as Pat Ast (2 episodes)
- 1776 (2022) as Richard Henry Lee (upcoming Broadway role)
References
- ↑ "Shawna Hamic - IMDb". Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Shawna Hamic - IMDb". Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Shawna Hamic". Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Shawna Hamic - IMDb". Retrieved January 28, 2022.
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