Merle Dandridge

Merle Dandridge, born on May thirty-first, nineteen seventy-five, is a multifaceted American actress and singer renowned for her dynamic performances across various platforms, including stage, television, and video games.

She has captivated audiences in Broadway productions such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Spamalot, Rent, and Once on This Island. Dandridge is also celebrated for her voice acting, notably as Alyx Vance in the acclaimed video game Half-Life 2 and as Marlene in The Last of Us franchise.

On television, she gained prominence for her leading role as Grace Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Greenleaf, which aired from two thousand sixteen to two thousand twenty. Her impressive resume includes recurring roles in popular series like Sons of Anarchy and The Night Shift, as well as a starring role as Kim Hammond in the first season of HBO Max's comedy-drama series The Flight Attendant in two thousand twenty.

In two thousand twenty-two, Dandridge took on the role of Natasha Seo-Yeon Ross in the ABC action series Station 19, further showcasing her versatility as an actress. She reprised her role as Marlene in the 2023 television adaptation of The Last of Us, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in both the gaming and television industries.