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Karen Pittman is an American actress, recognized for her dynamic roles in television series such as “The Americans,” “Luke Cage,” “The Morning Show,” and “And Just Like That…” Born in Mississippi and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Pittman honed her skills with a Bachelor of Arts in Voice and Opera from Northwestern University, followed by a Masters of Fine Arts from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program.

Pittman’s career in television and film is marked by a series of impactful roles. She portrayed Jory in the 2012 Lincoln Center production of “Disgraced” and took on significant roles in FX Network’s “The Americans” and Netflix’s “Luke Cage.” Her portrayal of Mia Jordan in the Apple TV+ drama series “The Morning Show” since 2019 has been a highlight of her career, earning her a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2022. Additionally, she began starring as Dr. Nya Wallace in the HBO Max comedy-drama “And Just Like That…” in 2021. Pittman’s film career includes her first leading role in the romantic drama “Unthinkably Good Things,” directed by Terri J. Vaughn, and a starring role alongside Corey Stoll in the crime drama film “What We Do Next.”

Throughout her career, Pittman has collaborated with numerous notable artists. In “The Morning Show,” she worked alongside Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, and Steve Carell. Her role in “And Just Like That…” saw her acting with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. In “The Americans,” she shared the screen with Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, and in “Luke Cage,” she worked with Mike Colter and Alfre Woodard. Her performance in “Disgraced” at the Lincoln Center put her alongside actors like Hari Dhillon and Gretchen Mol. In “What We Do Next,” she acted with Corey Stoll and Michelle Veintimilla.

Pittman’s achievements in her career are notable. She was nomimated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in “The Morning Show.”