Claudia Lee Black is a renowned Australian actress and voice actress, widely recognized for her captivating portrayals in various mediums. Born and raised in a Jewish family in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she was educated at the esteemed Anglican Kambala School.
Throughout her career, Black has had the privilege of playing iconic roles in film, television, and video games. Her most notable performances include Aeryn Sun in Farscape, Vala Mal Doran in Stargate SG-1, and Sharon "Shazza" Montgomery in the film Pitch Black. In the realm of video games, she has lent her voice to memorable characters such as Chloe Frazer in Uncharted, Morrigan in Dragon Age, Admiral Daro'Xen and Matriarch Aethyta in Mass Effect, and Samantha Byrne in the Gears of War series.
In addition to her impressive list of credits, Black has also made notable appearances in television shows, including a recurring role as Dahlia in The Originals and a starring role as Dr. Sabine Lommers in The CW's Containment. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has taken her to various countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, where she has worked alongside her parents, Australian medical academics Jules and Judy Black.
Since 2007, Black has been a prominent voice actress in the world of video games. Her work with BioWare's Dragon Age and Mass Effect series has garnered particular attention, with her character's son, voiced by her own son Odin Black, appearing in Dragon Age: Inquisition. She has also played the role of Chloe Frazer in the Uncharted series.
In recent years, Black has continued to expand her repertoire, voicing characters in games such as Destiny and Destiny 2, as well as appearing in the animated series Rick and Morty as Ma-Sha in the episode "Raising Gazorpazos." In 2016, she voiced Engineer Audrey "Mac" MaCallum in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and in 2008, she narrated the audiobook "Swallowing Darkness" by Laurell K. Hamilton.
Throughout her career, Black has demonstrated her versatility and dedication to her craft, earning her a reputation as a talented and sought-after actress and voice actress.
