Ayanna Berkshire

Ayanna Berkshire

47 · Born: Jan 17, 1977

2019
2012
2010

Personal Details

BornJan 17, 1977 San Juan Islands, Washington, USA

Biography

Ayanna Berkshire is a renowned American stage and screen actress, esteemed as a resident artist of Artists Repertory Theatre, a prestigious theatre company based in Portland, Oregon. Her remarkable talent and dedication have earned her the 2020 TCG and Fox Fellowship Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship, a prestigious award recognizing distinguished achievement in the field.

Ayanna is perhaps best known for her captivating portrayal of Cora in the first installment of the iconic Twilight Saga film series. Born and raised on a remote island chain in Washington State, her journey in the world of performing arts began at a remarkably young age. By the time she was just three years old, Ayanna was already captivating audiences with her impressive dance and acting skills.

As her talent and passion for the craft continued to flourish, Ayanna secured her first agent at the tender age of 13 and began working professionally in the entertainment industry. By the time she reached the age of 20, she had already established herself as a rising star in the world of acting.

Today, Ayanna splits her time between two vibrant cities, Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California, where she continues to hone her craft and take on new and exciting projects. Her impressive resume, coupled with her undeniable talent and dedication, have solidified her position as a respected and accomplished actress in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2024
{"id":262837,"title":"The Way We Speak","year":"2024","character":"Annette Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-we-speak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kf3tq0v8ld0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kf3tq0v8ld0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Way We Speak
The Way We Speak as Annette Davis
{"id":274886,"title":"New Life","year":"2024","character":"Molly Presser","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/new-life-2024","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31btpkoidncg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31btpkoidncg.jpg"},"released":1}
New Life
New Life as Molly Presser
{"id":240525,"title":"Buffalo Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts","year":"2022","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/buffalo-soldiers-fighting-on-two-fronts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_240525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_240525.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":170986,"title":"The Dark Divide","year":"2020","character":"Mrs. Gordon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-dark-divide","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_170986.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_170986.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide as Mrs. Gordon
{"id":177694,"title":"All Together Now","year":"2020","character":"Officer Garland","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/all-together-now-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_177694.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_177694.jpg"},"released":1}
All Together Now
All Together Now as Officer Garland
{"id":143648,"title":"The Shasta Triangle","year":"2019","character":"Sam","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-shasta-triangle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143648.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":142027,"title":"The Heater","year":"2019","character":"Jill Lenard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-heater","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142027.jpg"},"released":1}
The Heater
The Heater as Jill Lenard
{"id":115769,"title":"Lean on Pete","year":"2018","character":"Cop 1","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lean-on-pete","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rf7rklr5di8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rf7rklr5di8.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace as Dr. Berkshire (uncredited)
{"id":582,"title":"Grimm","year":2011,"character":"Dr. Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/grimm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Grimm
Grimm as Dr. Rose
{"id":6918,"title":"Extraordinary Measures","year":"2010","character":"Wendy Temple","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/extraordinary-measures","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4thfvok93r00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4thfvok93r00.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":450,"title":"Leverage","year":2009,"character":"Sarah Pennington","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/leverage","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ve053uhpvm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ve053uhpvm0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Leverage
Leverage as Sarah Pennington
{"id":8554,"title":"Wendy and Lucy","year":"2008","character":"Pound Employee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wendy-and-lucy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4q1n2tfka0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4q1n2tfka0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Wendy and Lucy
Wendy and Lucy as Pound Employee
{"id":400,"title":"Twilight","year":"2008","character":"Cora","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/twilight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4079airsio70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4079airsio70.jpg"},"released":1}
Twilight
Twilight as Cora
{"id":10910,"title":"Punk Love","year":"2006","character":"Officer Lawson's Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/punk-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10910.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Punk Love
Punk Love as Officer Lawson's Girl
{"id":50617,"title":"Say Uncle","year":"2006","character":"Mother #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/say-uncle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50617.jpg"},"released":1}
Say Uncle
Say Uncle as Mother #2
{"id":9648,"title":"The Dust Factory","year":"2004","character":"Hope","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-dust-factory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9648.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":2841,"title":"The Hunted","year":"2003","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hunted","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jq2r4sev2b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jq2r4sev2b0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003