StatsBirth Name: Rutina L. Wesley Age: 38, born 1 February 1975 Born and residing in:  United States Height: 5' 5" Ethnicity: Black / African descent Relationship Status: Married Partner: Jacob Fishel
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Rutina Wesley is known for the character Tara Thorton, on the gritty Southern vampire drama, "True Blood" (2008). She was born in the city most renowned for glitz and glamor, Las Vegas, Nevada and was exposed to the arts at a very early age; in fact entertainment runs through her veins. Her father, Ivery Wheeler, is a noted tap dancer while her mother, Cassandra Wesley, performed on the Vegas strip as a showgirl. Rutina studied dance for years then earned an undergraduate degree in The
Rutina Wesley is known for the character Tara Thorton, on the gritty Southern vampire drama, "True Blood" (2008). She was born in the city most renowned for glitz and glamor, Las Vegas, Nevada and was exposed to the arts at a very early age; in fact entertainment runs through her veins. Her father, Ivery Wheeler, is a noted tap dancer while her mother, Cassandra Wesley, performed on the Vegas strip as a showgirl. Rutina studied dance for years then earned an undergraduate degree in Theatre Performance from the University of Evansville in Indiana. She had the good fortune to be accepted by the acclaimed Julliard School. During Rutina's stint at Julliard, she was fortunate enough to spend a summer at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Fortune was with Rutina again when one of her Julliard classmates, Nelsan Ellis, reconnected with her when he became her co-star on "True Blood" (2008).
After leaving Julliard, Rutina was cast in the Broadway production of a David Hare play, "The Vertical Hour" opposite Bill Nighy. Rutina followed "The Vertical Hour" with an appearance in the Public Theater production, "In Darfur". Her small role in the hit movie, Hitch - Conselheiro Amoroso (2005/I), was cut from the completed film but that did not deter her from pursuing her dream. She made another big-screen appearance, this time in the dance melodrama How She Move (2007). She also guest starred on the hit television show "Numb3rs" (2005); however, her break came when she signed onto the HBO production, "True Blood" (2008).
"True Blood" (2008) is adapted from the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire literary series by Charlaine Harris and conceived for the small screen by Alan Ball of _ American Beauty (1999)_ and _ Six Feet Under (2001) _. Rutina's portrayal of Tara Thornton, a character whose caustic tongue and tough manner conceal her vulnerability, helped make "True Blood" (2008) a cult hit. The success of "True Blood" (2008) shocked naysayers when the vampire soap opera became a favorite of both critics and audiences alike.
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 TV Characters I Hate (35 person items)"As Tara Thornton in True Blood.
Tara annoyed me from season 1 and is still annoying me. I hate her character so much I can't even. "
 Favorite TV Characters (119 person items)"as Tara Thornton
Tara's always been boring to me. But season 5 has really given her some flair. I love it now that she's a vampire! She's so bad-ass and its fun to watch! Her love of Pam has surprised me too."
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 Favorite Characters (228 person items)"Tara Thornton
Scarred by a troubled past where her drunken abusive mother demanded care and didn't give a bit of tanks for it, it seems only more misery befalls Tara, a worker at the bar Merlotte's and a full time mouth-off.
After her boyfriend's death in Season 2, Tara is angry and bitter, and her kidnapping and abuse by the psychotic vampire Franklin"
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 Characters of True Blood (spoilers) (41 person items)"Tara Mae Thornton (deceased)
Human
Occupation: Professional cage fighter
Family: Lettie Mae Thornton (mother), Lafayette Reynolds (cousin) and Ruby Jean Reynolds (aunt).
Significant other: Naomi (girlfriend), Benedict Talley (boyfriend, deceased)"
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 True Blood: Humans (Includes Witches) (20 person items)"Tara Thornton
First appearance: "Strange Love"
Occupation: Bartender
Species: Human
Family: Lettie Mae Thornton (mother), Lafayette Reynolds (cousin)
Tara Mae Thornton has been Sookie Stackhouse's best friend since childhood. Tara is the daughter of Lettie Mae Thornton and the cousin of Lafayette Reynolds. Tara is a strong-willed person who has had to deal with a multitude of abuses in her life. She currently works as a Professional cage fighter in New Orleans.
In the season 4 premiere it"
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