Tina Benko is an American actress and acting teacher known for her roles in film, theatre, and television acting. She has appeared in numerous productions on and off Broadway, including A Midsummer Night's Dream. In addition to her stage work, she has also appeared in several TV series, including Flesh and Bone, The Good Wife and Brotherhood, and in films such as The Adults.
Early life
Benko was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Career
Benko was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Elfriede Jelinek's solo work Jackie in 2013 at the New York City Center. She won the St. Clair Bayfield Award for playing Titania in Julie Taymor's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Theatre for a New Audience. In 2019 she appeared in the off-Broadway play Eureka Day
Benko teaches at HB Studio and Fordham University. Benko also narrated Peter de Jonge's novel Shadows Still Remain.