Robin Tunney
Known for
Rose to fame in cult youth cinema with 'The Craft' (1996), where she played the leader of a group of teenage witches. She starred in 'End of Days' (1999) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and 'Vertical Limit' (2000). Her most recognized role came with CBS's series 'The Mentalist' (2008-2015) as agent Teresa Lisbon, one of the most successful procedurals of its era. American actress identified with genre cinema and television fiction, recognized for her versatile range and her sustained presence in high-audience productions across nearly three decades.
Robin Tunney
32 Movies
11 Series
Rose to fame in cult youth cinema with 'The Craft' (1996), where she played the leader of a group of teenage witches. She starred in 'End of Days' (1999) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and 'Vertical Limit' (2000). Her most recognized role came with CBS's series 'The Mentalist' (2008-2015) as agent Teresa Lisbon, one of the most successful procedurals of its era. American actress identified with genre cinema and television fiction, recognized for her versatile range and her sustained presence in high-audience productions across nearly three decades.
Movies
Plays Christine York
End of Days
1999
Plays Sarah
The Craft
1996
Plays Annie Garrett
Vertical Limit
2000
Plays Ella
Encino Man
1992
Plays Debra
Empire Records
1995
Plays Leonore Lemmon
Hollywoodland
2006
Plays Angela Harris
The In-Laws
2003
Plays Laura
The Burning Plain
2008
Plays Danika Lund
Supernova
2000
Plays Maggie
Looking Glass
2018
Plays Agatha Kaine
Horse Girl
2020
Plays Abby Laramie
Paparazzi
2004
Plays Roxanne Dawson
Monster Party
2018
Plays Kitty
Montana
1998
Plays Laura Parish
The Zodiac
2005
Plays Irene
By Design
2026
Plays Melanie Hanson
August
2008
Plays Zoey
Intimate Affairs
2002
Plays Gloria Steinmark
My All American
2015
Plays Wynn French
Shadow of Fear
2004
Plays Valerie
Ugly Cry
2026
Plays Izzy
Open Window
2006
Plays Zoe
Cherish
2002
Plays Sarah
Julian Po
1997
Plays Laura
The Secret Lives of Dentists
2002
Plays Carly
Runaway
2005
Plays Emmie
See Girl Run
2012
Plays Theresa
Passenger Side
2009
Plays Marcy
Niagara, Niagara
1998
TV Shows
Plays Teresa Lisbon
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Veronica Donovan
Prison Break
2005
Plays Maya Travis
The Fix
2019
Plays Jane
Dear Edward
2023
Plays Linda Miller
Class of '96
1993
Plays Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy
JFK: Reckless Youth
1993
Plays Jill Templeton
Law & Order
1990
Plays Rebecca Adler
House
2004
Plays Edie Durant
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Brandylynn Huggens
Insatiable
2018
Plays Marybeth
Dream On
1990
Latest Trailers
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By Design
Full Filmography
Ugly Cry
Valerie
2026
Film
By Design
Irene
2026
Film
Land of the Free
Kelly Fletcher
2024
Film
Dear Edward
Jane · 4 episodes
2023
TV
Horse Girl
Agatha Kaine
2020
Film
The Fix
Maya Travis · 10 episodes
2019
TV
Insatiable
Brandylynn Huggens · 1 episode
2018
TV
Monster Party
Roxanne Dawson
2018
Film
Looking Glass
Maggie
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robin Tunney and where are they from?
Robin Tunney is 54 years old, born on June 19, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Robin Tunney?
Robin Tunney is best known for roles in End of Days, The Craft, Vertical Limit.
How many movies has Robin Tunney been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Robin Tunney has appeared in 32 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Robin Tunney's first movie?
The career of Robin Tunney began with Frogs! (1991).
What is Robin Tunney's most recent movie or series?
Robin Tunney's most recent release is Ugly Cry, which premiered on March 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Robin Tunney appeared in?
On television, Robin Tunney has appeared in House, Prison Break, The Mentalist, Insatiable.
Robin Tunney
1972-06-19 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. Tunney made her film debut in the comedy Encino Man (1992) and rose to prominence with leading roles in the cult films Empire Records (1995) and The Craft (1996). Her performance in Niagara, Niagara (1997) won her acclaim and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She had leading roles in the films End of Days (1999), Supernova and Vertical Limit (both 2000). Tunney earned critical acclaim for playing Veronica Donovan on Prison Break (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on the television series The Mentalist (2008–2015).
Tunney was praised for her portrayal of a victim of sexual assault in the independent drama Open Window (2006). Her subsequent film roles across the 2000s include Cherish and The Secret Lives of Dentists (both 2002), The In-Laws (2003), Hollywoodland (2006), August and The Burning Plain (both 2008), and Passenger Side (2009). She led the thriller film Looking Glass (2018), and starred in the short-lived legal drama series The Fix (2019).