Lorraine Toussaint
Actress
66 years (Apr 4, 1960)Trinidad, British West Indies
Lorraine Toussaint spends most of her working time as a television actress whose presence has accumulated week by week. 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' counts among the other credits. Casting has leaned toward drama. At 70 credits the list is a long one. 'Orange Is the New Black' gave her Yvonne 'Vee' Parker and 12 episodes of screen time.
Lorraine Toussaint
Actress
Lorraine Toussaint spends most of her working time as a television actress whose presence has accumulated week by week. 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' counts among the other credits. Casting has leaned toward drama. At 70 credits the list is a long one. 'Orange Is the New Black' gave her Yvonne 'Vee' Parker and 12 episodes of screen time.
29 Movies
Plays Lou Lou
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019
Plays Irene Roberts
Dangerous Minds
1995
Plays Queen Valerin (voice)
Nimona
2023
Plays Lorraine Toussaint
Girls Trip
2017
Plays Almond Joy
Hudson Hawk
1991
Plays Mrs. Roberts
The Night Before
2015
Plays Beth
Point of No Return
1993
Plays Amelia Boynton
Selma
2014
Plays Flo Ayers
The Soloist
2009
Plays Carol Broker
Jaded
1998
Plays Dr. Sherman
Ask Me Anything
2014
Plays Kim Garfield
Blackout Effect
1998
Plays Avery
Black Dog
1998
Plays Flo Kennedy
The Glorias
2020
Plays Robert’s Associate
Mother's Boys
1993
Plays Ruth
Middle of Nowhere
2012
Plays Pat
National Theatre at Home: The Story
2026
Plays Bo
Fast Color
2019
Plays Gertrude
Hamlet
2024
Plays Nichelle
Love Beats Rhymes
2017
Plays Lieutenant Sondra Washington
It Was Him or Us
1995
Plays Nessi
Concrete Cowboy
2020
Plays Salome Whitmore
Sophie and the Rising Sun
2016
Plays Janie
The Sky is Falling
2001
Plays Delphine the Hooker
Breaking In
1989
Plays Donna
Sprinter
2019
Plays Enid Sheperd
Bleeding Hearts
1995
41 TV Shows
Plays Rene Jackson
Any Day Now
1998
Plays Viola 'Vi' Marsette
The Equalizer
2021
Plays Shadow Weaver (voice)
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
2018
Plays Kate Perry
Saving Grace
2007
Plays Donna Rosewood
Rosewood
2015
Plays Dr. Lullah (voice)
StuGo
2025
Plays Lt. Joanne Reece
Forever
2014
Plays Yvonne 'Vee' Parker
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Elaine Duchamps
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Patricia Davis
The Village
2019
Plays Catherine Lancaster
The Better Sister
2025
Plays Dana Adams
The Fosters
2013
Plays Shambala Green
Law & Order
1990
Plays Dr. Claudia Chan
Leaving L.A.
1997
Plays Yoga
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Carina Wright
Threat Matrix
2003
Plays Angela Martin
Body of Proof
2011
Plays Judge Sarah LeBlanc
Your Honor
2020
Plays Cynthia James
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Alberta Dome
All's Fair
2025
Plays Député D.A. Powell
The Closer
2005
Plays Medical Examiner
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Bird Merriweather
Friday Night Lights
2006
Plays Margaret Stratton
Murder One
1995
Plays Remy’s Mother (voice)
Big City Greens
2018
Plays La Bruja
The Finder
2012
Plays Officer Edie
Against the Wall
2011
Plays Dr. Chanel Cory
Nasty Boys
1990
Plays Dr. Franklin (voice)
Static Shock
2000
Plays Eileen Stayman
Judging Amy
1999
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre at Home: The Story
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National Theatre at Home: The Story
Pat
2026
All's Fair
Alberta Dome
2025Season 1
The Better Sister
Catherine Lancaster · 8 episodes
2025–
StuGo
Dr. Lullah (voice) · 40 episodes
2025–
Hamlet
Gertrude
2024
Nimona
Queen Valerin (voice)
2023
Summer Camp Island
Emily Ghost (voice)
2021Season 4
The Equalizer
Viola 'Vi' Marsette · 74 episodes
2021–
The Glorias
Flo Kennedy
2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lorraine Toussaint and where are they from?
Lorraine Toussaint is 66 years old, born on April 4, 1960 in Trinidad, British West Indies.
What are the most famous roles of Lorraine Toussaint?
Lorraine Toussaint is best known for roles in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Selma, The Night Before.
How many movies has Lorraine Toussaint been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Lorraine Toussaint has appeared in 29 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was Lorraine Toussaint's first movie?
The career of Lorraine Toussaint began with The Face of Rage (1983).
What is Lorraine Toussaint's most recent movie or series?
Lorraine Toussaint's most recent release is All's Fair, which premiered on November 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Lorraine Toussaint appeared in?
On television, Lorraine Toussaint has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Orange Is the New Black, Chicago P.D., NCIS.
Does Lorraine Toussaint have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Lorraine Toussaint's upcoming work includes: National Theatre at Home: The Story (2026).
Lorraine Toussaint
1960-04-04 · Trinidad, British West Indies
Lorraine Toussaint is a Trinidadian-American actress and producer. She began her career in theatre before supporting performances in films such as Breaking In, Hudson Hawk, and Dangerous Minds.