Biography
Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. She attended the Harlem School of Arts and worked as waitress for ten years. In her acting career, she has collaborated with world-renowned filmmaker Spike Lee after a role in Oldboy (2013). Her father is an Ethiopian refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, a Harlem-based organization that works with African refugees.
Movies & TV Shows
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Baywatch (2017) — Stephanie Holden
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The Blacklist (2013) — Jennifer Palmer
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Marvel's The Punisher (2017) — Mistress
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Chicago Fire (2012) — Serena
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Oldboy (2013) — Judy
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Billions (2016) — Deb Kawi
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Blue Bloods (2010) — Angela Reddick
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Godfather of Harlem (2019) — Mayme Johnson
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Master of None (2015) — Lisa
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Werewolves (2024) — Lucy Marshall
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Highest 2 Lowest (2025) — Pam King
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The Bricklayer (2023) — Tye
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The Equalizer (2021) — Michelle Chambers
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Deception (2018) — Kay Daniels
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Chi-Raq (2015) — Chifon
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Will Trent (2023) — Joanne Drexler
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Show Me a Hero (2015) — Carmen Febles
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Conviction (2016) — Naomi Golden
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East New York (2022) — A.D.A. Vonny Diskant
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Difficult People (2015) — Abby
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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) — Self