Annika Boras

Annika Boras
Born Annika Ley Boras
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
Residence Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Alma mater Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation Actress

Annika Boras is an American actress known for her dramatic stage work and for her portrayal of Louise Sinclair on The Following and for her role of Captain Lynette Cunningham on Chicago Fire. She was nominated for a Drama League Award for her portrayal of Elektra in An Oresteia at Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway. She also received a Lucille Lortel Award[1] nomination for her performance in Edward Bond's 'Chair.' In 2017, she worked alongside Octavia Spencer and Claire Danes for the film A Kid Like Jake, directed by Silas Howard. She also appeared as Mrs. Alsop in The Post, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks directed by Steven Spielberg.

Early life and education

Boras was born in New Jersey, to Erika Boras, a Classical cellist and music educator,[2] and Dr. Tom Boras, a Jazz saxophonist, composer and the director of Jazz studies at NYU.[3] She was raised in Bergen County, NJ and Greenwich Village. Boras has one sister Brit Boras, a musician. She began studies to receive a Bachelor of Music at New York University, Steinhardt school. After a year, she left NYU, to study acting in London. Boras graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2005.[4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017The PostMrs. Alsop
2018A Kid Like JakeLynnPost Production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Northern LightsBeckyEpisode: #1.6
2007Law & OrderTrina BaileyEpisode: "The Family Hour"
2008CSI:NYParamedicEpisode: "Veritas"
2008Law & Order:SVULeslie SchusterEpisode: "Lunacy"
2008Ugly BettyAnna DiazEpisode: "Betty Suarez Land"
2009Exit 19Detective SteigerwaldTV Movie
2010Rescue MeAliceEpisode: "Blackout"
2011Lights OutCharie Baye3 Episodes
2011The Good WifeNina DolanEpisode:"Feeling the Rat"
2011HomelandKaitlinEpisode: "Semper"
2012NYC 22AmberEpisode: "Lost and Found"
2012Royal PainsKJ Golan2 Episodes
2012ElementaryAmy DamperPilot
2012Made in JerseyPenelope BanforthEpisode: "Camelot"
2013The FollowingLouise Sinclair3 Episodes
2013Law & Order: SVUMelissa MurphyEpisode: "Criminal Hatred"
2013Person of InterestNicole TownsendEpisode: "Reasonable Doubt"
2013-2014UnforgettableJackie M/ Jacqueline Mikhailova2 Episodes
2014The BlacklistKaja TomczakEpisode: "Monarch Douglas Bank"
2015Chicago FireCaptain Lynette Cunningham3 Episodes
2016The Get DownMrs. GunnsEpisode: "Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice"
2017Time After TimePhyllis Holland2 Episodes
2017ShelterDr. Anita BakerTV Movie
2018SuccessionAnna NewmanEpisode: 104
2018Random Acts of FlynessWhite ReporterEpisode: 105

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005CarverWaitressArcola Theatre, London, UK.
2006Romeo & JulietJulietART, Boston.
2007The Error of Their WaysHelenaHERE Arts, NYC.
2008The Miracle WorkerAnnie SullivanPaper Mill Playhouse, NJ.
2008ChairThe Welfare OfficerTheatre For a New Audience, Duke Theatre, NYC.
2009The Importance of Being EarnestGwendolynPaper Mill Playhouse, NJ.
2009An OresteiaElectraClassic Stage Company, NYC.
2009Ernest in LoveGwendolineIrish Repertory Theatre, NYC.
2010OrlandoSashaClassic Stage Company, NYC.
2011MacbethLady MacbethTheatre For a New Audience, Duke Theatre, NYC.
2012The Broken HeartPentheaTheatre For a New Audience, Duke Theatre, NYC.
2014The Danish WidowAlineNew York Stage & Film, Poughkeepsie, NY.
2016The Prodigal SonLouiseManhattan Theatre Club, NYC.
2016JunkAmy MerkinLa Jolla Playhouse, CA.
2017Man From NebraskaAshley2nd Stage Theatre, NYC.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2009Lucille Lortel AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a PlayChairNominated
2009Drama League AwardDistinguished Performance in a PlayAn OresteiaNominated

Personal life

Boras is the granddaughter of The Public Theater actors Herbert Nelson and actress/director Joan Deweese[5][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Home. "2009 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations". OffBroadway.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  2. ↑ "ASTA/NJ President's Letter by Erika Boras Tesi". American String Teachers Association, New Jersey Chapter. 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  3. ↑ "Tom Boras | NYU". ZoomInfo.com. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  4. ↑ "The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art - Search Database". RADA. 2011-10-07. Archived from the original on 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  5. ↑ "Freeport Journal-Standard on". Newspapers.com. 1949-11-12. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  6. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  7. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. 1962-11-15. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
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