---
name: "Morena Baccarin"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/morena-baccarin"
fi1m_id: "morena-baccarin"
imdb_id: "nm1072555"
tmdb_id: 54882
wikidata_id: "Q231091"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "2 June 1979"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 9
average_fi1m_score: 66
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 9
updated: "2026-10-07T15:54:41.485128+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."
---

# Morena Baccarin

## Identity

Morena Baccarin

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/morena-baccarin
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** morena-baccarin
- **IMDb ID:** nm1072555
- **TMDB ID:** 54882
- **Wikidata ID:** Q231091
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morena_Baccarin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231091, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/54882

Actor. Born 2 June 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 2 June 1979, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- **Active:** 2002–present
- **Also known as:** Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin
- **Frequently works with:** [Paul Wernick](https://film.one/person/paul-wernick.md), [Rhett Reese](https://film.one/person/rhett-reese.md), [Ryan Reynolds](https://film.one/person/ryan-reynolds.md), [Lauren Shuler Donner](https://film.one/person/lauren-shuler-donner.md), [Simon Kinberg](https://film.one/person/simon-kinberg.md), [Alan Tudyk](https://film.one/person/alan-tudyk.md), [David Leitch](https://film.one/person/david-leitch.md), [Gina Torres](https://film.one/person/gina-torres.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 1 Emmy nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 66, as actor, over 9 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 67 (3), 2010s 68 (4), 2020s 59 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 67 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 6, Adventure 4, Comedy 4, Drama 3, Science Fiction 3, Crime 2
- **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3,111m across 7 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morena_Baccarin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231091, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/54882

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Firefly*](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md) (83), [*Homeland*](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md) (78), [*Deadpool*](https://film.one/film/deadpool.md) (74), [*Deadpool 2*](https://film.one/film/deadpool-2.md) (72), [*Deadpool & Wolverine*](https://film.one/film/deadpool-and-wolverine.md) (60)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Masters of the Universe*](https://film.one/film/masters-of-the-universe.md) (58)

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## Fi1m on Morena Baccarin

> Morena Baccarin makes a composed character distinct among louder company. We recommend her most warmly in *Firefly*, where her precision helps a crowded cast hold together, though the writing is not always as dependable as the performers.

In *Firefly* (2002), Morena Baccarin's Inara Serra stays composed while the people around her bustle. There are nine principal characters, but she does not need to become louder to register among them. We warmed to her because that calm gave us a welcome break from the busyness without making Inara feel separate from the company. It is a useful kind of ensemble acting: she makes her character recognisable and leaves space for the others.

Her handling of stylised dialogue helps. In Joss Whedon's series, the words sound natural in her delivery, while Jewel Staite's open Kaylee Frye and Ron Glass's serious but never dull Derrial Book provide different sorts of company. The actors establish these differences without stopping to announce them. The writing is less reliable: an easy joke can cut short a serious moment, and a good cast cannot always undo that.

She returned to Inara in *Serenity* (2005). As the alien leader Anna in *V* (2009), she found a colder use for stillness, suited to a character who manipulates others. Jessica Brody in *Homeland* (2011) gave her emotionally complex thriller material beyond those science-fiction parts. Those roles give us more to consider than the repeated casting in science fiction might suggest.

As Vanessa in *Deadpool* (2016), she has a comic rapport with Ryan Reynolds that offers another use for her precision. *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024) is a less persuasive reason to spend an evening with this company: we found it funny in patches and tiring in stretches. Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are good company, but the jokes about the studio take up too much of the film.

*Masters of the Universe* (2026), with Baccarin as the Sorceress, leaves us similarly cautious. Travis Knight's film is cheerfully cast, but its winking wears thin across 141 minutes. We would not choose it on the strength of her name. For a better evening with Baccarin, start with *Firefly*.

## Biography

Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin is a Brazilian-born American actress. She was born on 2 June 1979 in Rio de Janeiro and moved to New York City as a child. She trained at the Juilliard School after attending LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

Baccarin is known for her role as Inara Serra in the series *Firefly* (2002) and the film *Serenity* (2005). Other television credits include *Homeland*, *Gotham* and *The Mentalist*. Her film work includes *Spy* (2015), the *Deadpool* series as Vanessa, *Greenland* (2020) and *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024). She is cast as The Sorceress in *Masters of the Universe* (2026). Her mother is the Brazilian actress Vera Setta.

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

## On Fi1m (9)

- *Masters of the Universe* (2026), Fi1m 58, as The Sorceress — [page](https://film.one/film/masters-of-the-universe.md)
- *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), Fi1m 60, as Vanessa — [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-and-wolverine.md)
- *Deadpool 2* (2018), Fi1m 72, as Vanessa — [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-2.md)
- *Once Upon a Deadpool* (2018), Fi1m 50, as Vanessa — [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-deadpool.md)
- *Deadpool* (2016), Fi1m 74, as Vanessa — [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool.md)
- *Homeland* (2011), Fi1m 78, as Jessica Brody — [page](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md)
- *Stolen* (2009), Fi1m 40, as Rose Montgomery — [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *Serenity* (2005), Fi1m 77, as Inara Serra — [page](https://film.one/film/serenity.md)
- *Firefly* (2002), Fi1m 83, as Inara Serra — [page](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md)

## Complete filmography (60)

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

- *Masters of the Universe* (2026), as The Sorceress — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/masters-of-the-universe.md)
- *The Wrecking Crew* (2026), as Valentina
- *Greenland 2: Migration* (2026), as Allison Garrity
- *Sheriff Country* (2025), series, as Mickey Fox
- *Elevation* (2024), as Nina · Executive Producer
- *Millers in Marriage* (2024), as Tina
- *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), as Vanessa — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-and-wolverine.md)
- *Fast Charlie* (2023), as Marcie Kramer
- *Fire Country* (2022), series, as Mickey Fox
- *The Endgame* (2022), series, as Elena Federova
- *Last Looks* (2022), as Lorena
- *Slugfest* (2021), series, as Jenette Khan
- *The Good House* (2021), as Rebecca McAllister
- *Home Invasion* (2021), series, as CASIE
- *Greenland* (2020), as Allison Garrity
- *To Your Last Death* (2019), as Gamemaster (voice)
- *Ode to Joy* (2019), as Francesca
- *Framing John DeLorean* (2019), as Cristina Ferrare
- *The Twilight Zone* (2019), series, as Michelle Weaber
- *Once Upon a Deadpool* (2018), as Vanessa — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-deadpool.md)
- *Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer* (2018), as Corkie (voice)
- *Deadpool 2* (2018), as Vanessa — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-2.md)
- *A Series of Unfortunate Events* (2017), series, as Beatrice — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/a-series-of-unfortunate-events.md)
- *Deadpool* (2016), as Vanessa — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool.md)
- *Batman: Bad Blood* (2016), as Talia al Ghul (voice)
- *Spy* (2015), as Karen Walker
- *The Red Tent* (2014), series, as Rachel
- *The Flash* (2014), series, as Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as Dr. Leslie "Lee" Thompkins, Leslie Thompkins
- *Son of Batman* (2014), as Talia al Ghul (voice)
- *Back in the Day* (2014), as Lori
- *Sessão de Terapia* (2012), series, as Dra. Sofia Callas
- *Look Again* (2011), as Allison Brown
- *Homeland* (2011), series, as Jessica Brody — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md)
- *V* (2009), series, as Anna
- *Stolen* (2009), as Rose Montgomery — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Isobel Swift — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Batman: The Brave and the Bold* (2008), series, as Cheetah (voice)
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Erica Flynn — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Death in Love* (2008), as Beautiful Woman
- *Stargate: The Ark of Truth* (2008), as Adria
- *Sands of Oblivion* (2007), as Alice Carter
- *Heartland* (2007), series, as Jessica Kivala
- *Dirt* (2007), series, as Claire Leland
- *Justice* (2006), series, as Lisa Cruz
- *Serenity* (2005), as Inara Serra — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/serenity.md)
- *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Chloe — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md)
- *Kitchen Confidential* (2005), series, as Gia
- *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as Lynn Potter
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Brooke Hoyt
- *Justice League Unlimited* (2004), series, as Black Canary (voice)
- *Las Vegas* (2003), series, as Sara Samari
- *The O.C.* (2003), series, as Maya Griffin
- *Still Life* (2003), series, as Maggie Morgan
- *Firefly* (2002), series, as Inara Serra — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/firefly.md)
- *Roger Dodger* (2002), as Girl in Bar
- *Way Off Broadway* (2001), as Rebecca
- *Perfume* (2001), as Monica
- *Stargate SG-1* (1997), series, as Adria
- *Tropico*, as Lucia / Lea

## Gallery

- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-fb0ed1c2feae.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Kevin Payravi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Morena_Baccarin_at_the_2024_Toronto_International_Film_Festival_2_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Morena_Baccarin_at_the_2024_Toronto_International_Film_Festival_2_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-606c64ccef74.jpg) 15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int — Web Summit, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS2_2926_%2853334174633%29.jpg/1280px-2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS2_2926_%2853334174633%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-98c38d698fc2.jpg) 15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int — Web Summit, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS2_2948_%2853334177978%29.jpg/1280px-2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS2_2948_%2853334177978%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-8d4b6eeacd33.jpg) 15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; Sarah Wayne Callies, Actor & Ambassador, Int — Web Summit, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS3_2467_%2853333945691%29.jpg/1280px-2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS3_2467_%2853333945691%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-d09c8b6d35b7.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-42bb14850fea.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-690b2912a960.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB
- ![15 November 2023; Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-db6bb2ddb572.jpg) 15 November 2023; Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena — Web Summit, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS4_1686_%2853334401545%29.jpg/1280px-2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS4_1686_%2853334401545%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![15 November 2023; Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-48eb8aac680c.jpg) 15 November 2023; Morena Baccarin, Actor & Ambassador, International Rescue Committee; on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena — Web Summit, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS4_1693-1_%2853333065527%29.jpg/1280px-2023_-_Centre_Stage_LS4_1693-1_%2853333065527%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-c733ce130263.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-cfcb3e577521.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB
- ![Morena Baccarin](https://film.one/media/person/6657/gallery-7b860985542e.jpg) Morena Baccarin — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2013: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (nominated), for *Homeland*

### SAG Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2013: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (nominated), for *Homeland*

### Other awards — 0 won, 2 nominated

- MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss 2016: MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (nominated), for *Deadpool*
- MTV Movie Award for Best Performance 2016: MTV Movie Award for Best Performance (nominated), for *Deadpool*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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