---
name: "Gina Torres"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/gina-torres"
fi1m_id: "gina-torres"
imdb_id: "nm0868659"
tmdb_id: 9576
wikidata_id: "Q241471"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "25 April 1969"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-05T02:48:45.033805+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Gina Torres

## Identity

Gina Torres

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/gina-torres
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** gina-torres
- **IMDb ID:** nm0868659
- **TMDB ID:** 9576
- **Wikidata ID:** Q241471
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Torres, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q241471, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868659/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9576

Actor. Born 25 April 1969 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 25 April 1969, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1995–2011
- **Also known as:** 지나 토레스, 吉娜·托瑞斯, جینا تورس
- **Frequently works with:** [Alan Tudyk](https://film.one/person/alan-tudyk.md), [Joss Whedon](https://film.one/person/joss-whedon.md), [Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/person/morena-baccarin.md), [Nathan Fillion](https://film.one/person/nathan-fillion.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 74 (1), 2000s 72 (5)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 68 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 4, Action & Adventure 3, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 3, Action 2, Adventure 2, Science Fiction 2
- **Screen time:** 4 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $464m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Torres, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q241471, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868659/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9576

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Firefly*](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md) (83)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Gina Torres

> Gina Torres makes capable women convincing without fuss. Her steady delivery is especially valuable in an ensemble such as *Firefly*, where she gives the more demonstrative actors someone solid to work alongside.

In *Firefly* (2002), Gina Torres gives Zoë Washburne a steadiness that keeps Nathan Fillion’s Mal Reynolds from making the whole series feel like his act. Fillion’s emphatic delivery lets Mal sound rather pleased with his own judgement; Torres gives us someone alongside him who need not share the enthusiasm. We laughed at his self-importance, and her measured presence helped keep the joke enjoyable. She makes a considerable difference to how long we want to spend with this crew.

Her early starring role in *Cleopatra 2525* (2000) put her in the science-fiction territory that would become familiar work. Zoë, the battle-hardened first mate in Joss Whedon’s science-fiction Western, followed, with Torres returning to the part in *Serenity* (2005). As Jessica Pearson, the managing partner in *Suits* (2011), she took that authority into a law firm. The character then carried into *Pearson* (2019), which Torres also executive-produced.

In *Firefly*, Alan Tudyk brings a lighter rhythm to Hoban Washburne, while Torres gives Zoë a steadier delivery of her own. Those differences are among the programme’s pleasures, especially when the dialogue makes the crew sound as though they are competing to be the quickest wit. Torres helps preserve the sense of separate people working together, rather than several actors waiting for their next good line. The weakness belongs to the writing: a serious moment can still be spoilt by an easy joke, however carefully the actors have distinguished themselves.

Her deep voice and physical assurance make the recurring casting as capable women easy to understand. The danger is that another production will treat those qualities as sufficient and give her little else to do. Authority is a useful starting point for a character, but we would not want it to be the entire part. Start with *Firefly*, and allow the dialogue its occasional lapse in judgement.

## Biography

Gina Torres is an American actress. She trained at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City.

She is known for portraying Zoë Washburne in the series *Firefly* (2002–2003) and the film *Serenity* (2005). Other television roles include Jessica Pearson in *Suits* (2011–2018) and its spin-off *Pearson* (2019), and Tommy Vega in *9-1-1: Lone Star* (2021–2025). She received an ALMA Award for her performance in *Cleopatra 2525*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Pushing Daisies* (2007), Fi1m 82, as Lila Robinson — [page](https://film.one/tv/pushing-daisies.md)
- *Serenity* (2005), Fi1m 77, as Zoë Alleyne Washburne — [page](https://film.one/film/serenity.md)
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Fi1m 46, as Cas — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *Firefly* (2002), Fi1m 83, as Zoë Washburne — [page](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md)
- *Alias* (2001), Fi1m 74, as Anna Espinosa — [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *Xena: Warrior Princess* (1995), Fi1m 74, as Cleopatra — [page](https://film.one/tv/xena-warrior-princess.md)

## Complete filmography (70)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Memory of a Killer* (2026), series, as Special Agent Linda Grant
- *The Everything Pot* (2024), as Gail
- *The Perfect Find* (2023), as Darcy
- *Give Me an A* (2023), as Violeta Gonzalez
- *The Legend of Vox Machina* (2022), series, as Keeper Yennen (voice)
- *Troubled Waters* (2020), as Janice Waters
- *9-1-1: Lone Star* (2020), series, as Tommy Vega
- *A Black Lady Sketch Show* (2019), series, as Cautionary Dress Shopper · CIA Supervisor
- *Pearson* (2019), series, as Jessica Pearson · Executive Producer
- *Dispel* (2019), as Celeste Skygoode
- *Selah and the Spades* (2019), as Maybelle Summers
- *Star Wars: Forces of Destiny* (2017), series, as Ketsu Onyo (voice)
- *Riverdale* (2017), series, as Mrs. Burble
- *Westworld* (2016), series, as Lauren / Bernard's Wife — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/westworld-2016.md)
- *The Catch* (2016), series, as Agent Justine Diaz
- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), series, as Gillian Kayhill — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Con Man* (2015), series, as Grace
- *Star Wars Rebels* (2014), series, as Ketsu Onyo (voice)
- *Hannibal* (2013), series, as Bella Crawford — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/hannibal-2013.md)
- *Revenge* (2011), series, as Natalie Waters
- *Suits* (2011), series, as Jessica Pearson
- *Transformers: Prime* (2010), series, as Airachnid (voice)
- *Huge* (2010), series, as Dorothy Rand
- *Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths* (2010), as Superwoman (voice)
- *FlashForward* (2009), series, as Felicia Wedeck
- *The Vampire Diaries* (2009), series, as Bree — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-vampire-diaries.md)
- *Drop Dead Diva* (2009), series, as Diana Hall
- *Don't Let Me Drown* (2009), as Diana
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Penelope Foster — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Eli Stone* (2008), series, as Attorney Miller
- *South Of Pico* (2007), as Carla Silva
- *Pushing Daisies* (2007), series, as Lila Robinson — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/pushing-daisies.md)
- *Dirty Sexy Money* (2007), series, Actor
- *Gossip Girl* (2007), series, as Gabriela Abrams
- *I Think I Love My Wife* (2007), as Brenda Cooper
- *Standoff* (2006), series, as Cheryl Carrera
- *Five Fingers* (2006), as Aicha
- *Jam* (2006), as Lilac
- *The Unit* (2006), series, as Sgt. Natasha Andrews
- *The Boondocks* (2005), series, as Ebony Brown
- *Serenity* (2005), as Zoë Alleyne Washburne — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/serenity.md)
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Detective Thea Salinas — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *Bones* (2005), series, as Dr. Toni Ezralow — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md)
- *Fair Game* (2005), as Stacey
- *Hair Show* (2004), as Marcella
- *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as A.D.A. Mary Franklin — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md)
- *Justice League Unlimited* (2004), series, as Vixen (voice)
- *Gramercy Park* (2004), as Mrs. Hammond
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), as Cas — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), as Cas — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md)
- *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Tyra Hughes
- *Firefly* (2002), series, as Zoë Washburne — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md)
- *The Shield* (2002), series, as Sadie Kavanaugh — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-shield.md)
- *24* (2001), series, as Julia Milliken — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/24.md)
- *Alias* (2001), series, as Anna Espinosa — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *The Agency* (2001), series, as Dacia Banga
- *The Guardian* (2001), series, as Sadie Harper
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Warden Hutton
- *Cleopatra 2525* (2000), series, as Helen 'Hel' Carter
- *Angel* (1999), series, as Jasmine
- *La Femme Nikita* (1997), series, as Jenna Vogler
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Michelle Brubaker
- *The Substance of Fire* (1996), as Maitre d'
- *Dark Angel* (1996), as LaMayne
- *Bed of Roses* (1996), as Francine
- *Xena: Warrior Princess* (1995), series, as Cleopatra — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/xena-warrior-princess.md)
- *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys* (1995), series, as Beth Hymson, Nebula
- *M.A.N.T.I.S.* (1994), as Dr. Amy Ellis
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Laura Elkin, Charlene — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *My New Friend Jim*, as Dorothy Dandy

## Gallery

- ![Gina Torres](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-270385089c7f.jpg) Gina Torres — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Gina_Torres_by_Gage_Skidmore_cropped.jpg/1280px-Gina_Torres_by_Gage_Skidmore_cropped.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-e0aa453e0455.jpg) Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853771747087%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853771747087%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-5054a72a9c3b.jpg) Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853771747092%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853771747092%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-6312377b21d0.jpg) Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862938%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862938%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Gina Torres](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-e91a79f360c5.jpg) Gina Torres — Image via TMDB
- ![Gina Torres](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-678a0b82eb57.jpg) Gina Torres — Image via TMDB
- ![Gina Torres](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-e3153b71e664.jpg) Gina Torres — Image via TMDB
- ![Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-6ee3669765e2.jpg) Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862948%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862948%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-7cf641dc6580.jpg) Alan Tudyk and Gina Torres speaking with attendees at the 2024 Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862983%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Tudyk_%26_Gina_Torres_%2853772862983%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Gina Torres](https://film.one/media/person/100691/gallery-c5b71d18ce33.jpg) Gina Torres — Image via TMDB

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