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Roxann Dawson

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American actress (born 1958)

Roxann Dawson
Dawson in 2009
Born
Roxann Caballero

(1958-09-11)September 11, 1958 (age 67)
Other namesRoxann Biggs
Roxann Biggs-Dawson
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • director
  • producer
  • writer
Years active1982–present
Spouses
Children2
Websitewww.roxanndawson.netEdit this at Wikidata

Roxann Dawson (néeCaballero, born September 11, 1958), also credited asRoxann Biggs andRoxann Biggs-Dawson, is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role asB'Elanna Torres on the television seriesStar Trek: Voyager (1995–2001). In the 2000s, she transitioned to a career primarily as a director, and has directed numerous episodes of television series includingStar Trek: Enterprise,Crossing Jordan,Cold Case,Heroes,The Closer,The Mentalist,The Good Wife,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,Mercy Street,The Deuce,Foundation and Dark Matter.

Early life

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Roxann Caballero was born September 11, 1958,[1] inLos Angeles, California.[2] She graduated fromUniversity of California, Berkeley in 1980.[3]

Career

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Acting

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Dawson's first professional acting job was in aBroadway production ofA Chorus Line.[4] She also appeared as a background dancer in the 1985 film adaptation.

In 1989 Dawson worked on theNBC dramaNightingales. During the course of her work on that show, she met casting director Eric Dawson, who would later become her second husband. After the show was canceled, Eric's company cast her in guest roles onMatlock andJake and the Fat Man.[5]

Roxann Dawson withVoyager actressesKate Mulgrew andJennifer Lien (1995)

In 1994, Dawson was cast as the half Human/half-Klingon engineerB'Elanna Torres onStar Trek: Voyager. She was a main cast member for all seven seasons of the show.

Her other television credits include appearances onThe Hat Squad,Baywatch,The Closer,Matlock,The Untouchables,Any Day Now,Without a Trace,The Lyon's Den,The Division, the U.S. version ofCoupling and the science fiction television seriesSeven Days.

Directing and producing

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While working onVoyager, Dawson made her directorial debut on the episode "Riddles", which aired in September 1999. She later directed the second part of the two-part episode "Workforce" and directed 10 episodes ofStar Trek: Enterprise. In 2002, she provided the voice of the repair station computer inone of theStar Trek: Enterprise episodes she directed.[6]

Dawson has also directed episodes ofCharmed,The O.C.,Close to Home,Lost,Heroes,Hawthorne, The Closer,Cold Case,Caprica,The Mentalist andTreme. In 2010, she directed the season two episode "Teacher and Pupils" ofLie to Me and the season two episode "On Tap" ofThe Good Wife. In 2013, she directed the March 22 episode "Reunions" ofTouch, and the October 15 episode "Eye Spy" ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

In 2014 she directed the March 5 episode "Dreamcatcher" ofRevolution and the October 22 episode "Phobia" ofStalker. For the 2015 season of the Amazon Video seriesBosch, she directed "Chapter Six: Donkey's Years").[7] She directed early episodes ofMercy Street, a series released on PBS in January 2016. In 2016, she also directed the season one episodes "Broussard" and "Zero Day" of the TV seriesColony. She's also directed the episode "Crossbreed" ofseason five ofThe Americans. She also directed episode 8 ("Chapter 60") of the fifth season ofHouse of Cards. In 2021, Dawson was the director of episodes 8 and 9 of season 1 and in 2023 she directed episodes 8 and 9 of season 2 ofFoundation.

Dawson was a producer onScandal,Crossing Jordan andCold Case.[8]

Writing

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Dawson's first play,Desire to Fall, was produced by the Circle Repertory Company workshop in 1986.[citation needed] Her second play,Passage Through the Heart, debuted in 1997 at theUniversity of Minnesota Duluth.[9] From 2000 to she co-wrote with Daniel Graham a trilogy of science fiction novels,Entering Tenebrea (ISBN 0-671-03607-6),Tenebrea's Hope (ISBN 0-671-03609-2) andTenebrea Rising (ISBN 0-671-03611-4).

Personal life

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Dawson was married to actorCasey Biggs; they later divorced. He later became a recurring cast member of the sister seriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine as the CardassianDamar.[10]

In May 1994, Dawson married casting director Eric Dawson, whom she met while working on the seriesNightingales. They have two daughters, one adopted from China.[5] Dawson joined theCatholic Church at the time of her second marriage in 1994, despite having been raised in "an atheist household". It eventually inspired her to direct the 2019 Christian filmBreakthrough.[11]

Filmography

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Acting credits

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1985A Chorus LineDancerCredited as Roxann Caballero
1991Guilty by SuspicionFelicia BarronCredited as Roxann Biggs
1992Mortal SinsMaría CroceCredited as Roxann Biggs
1993Blood In, Blood OutUncredited
Original title:Bound by Honor
1994PointmanRosie AlvarezCredited as Roxann Biggs
1994GreyhoundsJoJo GolinaCredited as Roxann Biggs
1996Darkman III: Die Darkman DieAngela RookerCredited as Roxann Biggs-Dawson
1998The Lost WorldElizabeth Summerlee

Television series

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Another WorldAdrienne Morrow (as Roxann Biggs)Episode 5252; credited as Roxann Biggs
1987OharaCarmellaEpisode: "Jesse"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1988The Fortunate PilgrimLouisa3 episodes; credited as Roxann Biggs
1989NightingalesYolanda 'Yolo' Elena Puente (as Roxann Biggs)13 episodes; credited as Roxan Biggs
1990BaywatchInesEpisode: "We Need a Vacation"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1990MatlockVicki MarianiEpisodes: "The Informer: Parts 1 & 2"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1991Equal JusticeMariaEpisode: "Who Speaks for the Children?"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1991Jake and the FatmanAlyssaEpisode: "I Cover the Waterfront"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1992Jake and the FatmanDebbie MortonEpisodes: "Stormy Weather: Parts 1 & 2"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1992The Round TableJennifer Clemente7 episodes; credited as Roxann Biggs
1993The Hat SquadRosieEpisode: "The Liquidator?"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1994The UntouchablesGina PerinoEpisode: "The Fever"; credited as Roxann Biggs
1995–2001Star Trek: VoyagerB'Elanna TorresMain role; 172 episodes
1997Foto Novelas: Seeing Through WallsTeresa PuenteTV short
1999Any Day NowTinaEpisode: "Don't Say Anything"
2000Seven DaysCommander Helen KeagleEpisode: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"
20012001 Alma AwardsHerselfAwards show (presenter)
2001Weakest LinkHerselfEpisode: "Star Trek Edition"
2002Star Trek: EnterpriseRepair Station Computer voiceEpisode: "Dead Stop"
Uncredited
2003CouplingTherapistEpisode: Pilot
2003The DivisionUnknownEpisode: "Body Double"
2003The Lyon's DenAsst. District Attorney Linda Solis3 episodes
2004Without a TraceErica PalmerEpisode: "Bait"
2011The CloserDetective OrtegaEpisode: "A Family Affair"

Video games

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Star Trek: Voyager – Elite ForceLt. B'Elanna Torres
2016Star Trek TimelinesUncredited

Documentaries

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YearTitleNotes
1995Inside the New Adventure: Star Trek - Voyager
1996It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview
1997Trekkies
2013The Captains Close UpFour-part documentary mini-series (Episode 4: "Kate Mulgrew")
201650 Years of Star Trek

Audiobooks

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YearTitle
1996Star Trek: The Klingon Way, A Warrior's Guide
1997Alien Voices: The Time Machine
1999Alien Voices: The Lost World
2011Alien Voices: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Theatre

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YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
UnknownAccelerandoUnknownUnknown
1982A Chorus LineDiana Morales (as Roxann Caballero)Michael BennettShubert Theatre, New York City
1984DaughtersCetta (as Roxann Caballero)UnknownPhiladelphia Drama Guild, Philadelphia
1985TropicanaAna Sanchez (as Roxann Caballero)UnknownMusical Theater Works, New York City
1985The TempestMiranda (as Roxann Caballero)Julie Taymor[12]City Stage Company, New York City
1986The Early GirlGeorge (as Roxann Caballero)Munson HicksCircle Repertory Company, New York City
1987The HostageTeresa (as Roxann Caballero)UnknownCoconut Grove Playhouse,Coconut Grove, Florida
1987The Rose TattooRosa Delle Rose (as Roxann Biggs).UnknownGeva Theatre Center,Rochester, New York
1988V & V OnlyJaney (as Roxann Biggs)Marshall MasonCircle Repertory Theatre, New York City

Directing credits

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Film

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YearTitleNotes
2019Breakthrough

Television

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YearTitleNotes
1999–2001Star Trek: Voyager2 episodes
2001The Heartbreak CafeEpisode: "Places, the Curtain Is About to Fall"
2001–2004Star Trek: Enterprise10 episodes
2002Any Day NowEpisode: "Let the Games Begin"
2003CharmedEpisode: "Lucky Charmed"
2003–2004The Division2 episodes
2004–2007Crossing Jordan12 episodes
2005Medical InvestigationEpisode: "Half Life"
2005–2009Cold Case8 episodes
2006LostEpisode: "The Long Con"
2006The O.C.Episode: "The Journey"
2006Close to HomeEpisode: "Privilege"
2007–2010Heroes3 episodes
2008–2011The Closer4 episodes
2009HawthorneEpisode: "Night Moves"
2009Melrose PlaceEpisode: "Shoreline"
2010CapricaEpisode: "End of Line"
2010Lie to MeEpisode: "Teacher and Pupils"
2010Rizzoli & IslesEpisode: "Sympathy for the Devil"
2010–2012The Mentalist3 episodes
2010–2012The Good Wife3 episodes
2011The CapeEpisode: "The Lich: Part 2"
2011–2012Treme2 episodes
2012Prime SuspectEpisode: "Ain't No Sunshine"
2012Scandal2 episodes
2012–2013Vegas2 episodes
2012–2013Smash2 episodes
2013TouchEpisode: "Reunions"
2013Under the DomeEpisode: "The Fourth Hand"
2013–2014Major Crimes2 episodes
2013–2015Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.3 episodes
2014RakeEpisode: "Remembrance of Taxis Past"
2014StalkerEpisode: "Phobia"
2014BelieveEpisode: "Sinking"
2014MatadorEpisode: "Night of the Whale"
2014RevolutionEpisode: "Dreamcatcher"
2014Hell on WheelsEpisode: "Thirteen Steps"
2014–2015Bates Motel2 episodes
2015BoschEpisode: "Chapter Six: Donkey's Years"
2015AquariusEpisode: "Your Mother Should Know"
2016ShooterEpisode: "Musa Qala"
2016RosewoodEpisode: "Silkworms y Silencio"
2016Good Girls RevoltEpisode: "Exposé"
2016Colony2 episodes
2016The Path2 episodes
2016Mercy Street3 episodes
2016–2017Chance2 episodes
2017RunawaysEpisode: "Rewind"
2017House of Cards2 episodes
2017–2018The Americans2 episodes
2017–2019The Deuce3 episodes
2018The ChiEpisode: "Penetrate a Fraud"
2019–2020This Is Us2 episodes
2019The Morning ShowEpisode: "Open Waters"
2020Penny Dreadful: City of Angels2 episodes
2021–presentFoundation8 episodes
2024–presentDark Matter2 episodes

Writing credits

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YearTitleNotes
1986Desire to FallStage play
1997 A Passage Through The HeartStage play
2000Entering TenebreaVol. 1 of Tenebrea Trilogy (with Daniel Graham)
2001Tenebrea's HopeVol. 2 of Tenebrea Trilogy (with Daniel Graham)
2001Tenebrea RisingVol. 3 of Tenebrea Trilogy (with Daniel Graham)

Awards and nominations

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YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResult
1996NCLR Bravo AwardOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek VoyagerNominated
1998Online Film & Television Association AwardBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek VoyagerNominated
ALMA AwardOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek VoyagerNominated
ALMA AwardOutstanding Latino Cast in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-SeriesFoto Novelas: Seeing Through WallsWon
ALMA AwardOutstanding Latino Cast in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-SeriesFoto Novelas: In the MirrorWon
1999ALMA AwardOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek VoyagerNominated
2000ALMA AwardDistinguished PerformanceStar Trek VoyagerNominated
2001ALMA AwardOutstanding Achievement in a Television Series AwardStar Trek VoyagerWon
2008ALMA AwardOutstanding Directing in a Drama SeriesHeroesNominated
Hugo AwardBest Dramatic Presentation - Long FormHeroesNominated
NAACP Image AwardOutstanding Directing in a Drama SeriesHeroes (S1/E15: "Run!").Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 5-11".Associated Press. August 30, 2021.Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. RetrievedAugust 18, 2022 – viaABC News.
  2. ^McDonagh, Maitland (January 2, 2003)."Question: Are Rosario Dawson ..."TV Guide. Archived fromthe original on September 26, 2013.
  3. ^"Famous Berkeley Alumni".University of California, Berkeley. Archived fromthe original on May 27, 2010. RetrievedMay 10, 2013.Roxann Dawson, '80, actress
  4. ^"Biography". The Official Roxann Dawson Website. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  5. ^abKorbelik, Jeff (September 10, 2005)."Former Lincoln man gets Emmy nomination for casting 'Nip/Tuck'".Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  6. ^Sussman, Michael; Strong, Phyllis (October 9, 2002). "Dead Stop".Star Trek: Enterprise. Season 2. Episode 4.UPN.
  7. ^Connelly, Michael; Overmyer, Eric (February 12, 2015). "Chapter Six: Donkey's Years".Bosch (TV series). Season 1. Episode 6.Amazon Studios.
  8. ^"Roxann Dawson: Credits".TV Guide. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  9. ^Smith, Maureen (January 8, 1997; Editor)BriefUniversity of Minnesota. Vol. XXVII No. 1, Retrieved June 4, 2013. (PDF file)
  10. ^"Star Trek Catching Up With Casey Biggs, Part 2".Startrek.com. April 7, 2012. Archived fromthe original on July 15, 2018. RetrievedMay 10, 2019.
  11. ^Burkepile, Jacqueline (July 21, 2019)."Atheist-to-Catholic Hollywood Director Reveals How "Breakthrough" Strengthened Her Faith: "It Gives You Chills"".ChurchPOP. RetrievedJuly 21, 2019.
  12. ^Dawson, Roxann."About". Roxann Dawson. Retrieved February 7, 2019.

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