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Tala Ashe Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1984-07-24

Birthplace:
Tehran, Iran

Credits:
11 Total Roles

Tala Ashe

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Biography

Ashe was born in Tehran, Iran. She immigrated to the United States when she was nine months old. Ashe grew up in Powell, Ohio, right next to the state capital, Columbus. She participates in theatrical productions of her high school as an actress and director.

She received a BA in Fine Arts from Boston University School of Drama, and also trained at the Academy of Music and Drama in London and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York.

She then plays in many regional and Off-Broadway productions. Her first screen role was as Nadia in the 2008 film Waiting in Beijing. She guest-starred on various series such as Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 30 Rock and Covert Affairs. She also has recurring roles on Smash and American Odyssey. She is also part of the cast of As the World Turns. In 2017, she joined the main cast of DC's Legends of Tomorrow as Zari Tomaz.

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 CIA TV Leila Karimi
2025 English MOVIE Elham
2025 Before You MOVIE Maia
2025 Adults TV Hillary
2016 DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV Zari Tomaz
2016 DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV Zari Tarazi
2015 American Odyssey TV Anna Stone
2012 Smash TV R.J. Quigley
2008 Waiting in Beijing MOVIE Nadia
2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV Rebecca Landon

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