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Rutina Wesley was born on 21 December, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Rutina Wesley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

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Occupation Actress
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 21 December 1978
Birthday 21 December
Birthplace Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Rutina Wesley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Rutina Wesley height is 1.66 m .

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Height 1.66 m
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Who Is Rutina Wesley's Husband?

Her husband is Jacob Fishel (m. 2005-2013)

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Husband Jacob Fishel (m. 2005-2013)
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Rutina Wesley Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rutina Wesley worth at the age of 45 years old? Rutina Wesley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Rutina Wesley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actress

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1978

Rutina Wesley (born December 21, 1978) is an American actress.

She is best known for her roles as Tara Thornton on the HBO television series True Blood, and Nova Bordelon on OWN’s Queen Sugar.

Wesley was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Her father, Ivery Wheeler, is a professional tap dancer, and her mother, Cassandra Wesley, was a showgirl.

She attended high school at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts.

She studied dance at Simba Studios and the West Las Vegas Arts Center.

While at the Las Vegas Academy, Wesley missed some auditions for college training programs.

She finally decided to attend the University of Evansville in Indiana.

2001

After Wesley earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance in 2001, her grandmother suggested that she do a nursing course to have a practical fallback job, but Wesley insisted on pursuing her artistic education.

She enrolled at the Juilliard School in 2001 and graduated in May 2005 (Group 34).

Her studies included a summer spent at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

2005

Wesley had a minor role in the 2005 film Hitch, which was edited out in the final cut.

In 2005, she married her former Juilliard classmate Jacob Fishel, an actor.

2006

In December 2006, Wesley was featured in David Hare's Broadway play The Vertical Hour.

2007

In 2007, Wesley also appeared in The Public Theater production of In Darfur by playwright Winter Miller, co-starring Heather Raffo and Aaron Lohr, among others.

In 2007, she made her on-screen debut as the main character in the film How She Move, from British director Ian Iqbal Rashid.

The character Raya Green, who enters a step-dancing competition to secure funds for her education, was inspired by Tony Manero, portrayed by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

Prior to the shooting of the film, Wesley underwent a five-week dance rehearsal period.

Portraying a woman of Jamaican descent, she also took dialect coaching for the role.

Wesley auditioned for the role Tara Thornton in the HBO series True Blood in 2007 and secured the part after creator Alan Ball chose her because "[she] was the first person who showed [Tara's] vulnerable side".

2013

After separating in July, Wesley filed for divorce on August 16, 2013, citing irreconcilable differences.

2015

In January 2015, it was announced that Wesley had been cast in a recurring role on the NBC drama series Hannibal.

She portrayed Reba McClane, "a blind woman who enters into a relationship with Francis Dolarhyde (Richard Armitage), and helps soothe his murderous urges—at least at first."

Wesley appeared as Liza Warner in the fourth season of Arrow.

2016

In 2016, Wesley was cast as the lead character Nova Bordelon in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar, produced by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey.

In 2023, Wesley portrayed Maria in the HBO series The Last of Us.

Wesley divides her time between Los Angeles and Astoria, Queens.

2017

In November 2017, Wesley announced her partnership to Shonda, a chef from New Orleans.

2019

They later broke up in 2019.