Toni Trucks
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Antoinette Lindsay "Toni" Trucks (born September 30) is an American stage, film and television actress. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
and grew up in Manistee, Michigan
. She graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and the Musical Theatre Department of the University of Michigan
(BFA 2003). She starred as Terri in the Showtime series Barbershop and had a recurring role in the CW series All of Us
. Other credits include the movies Music and Lyrics
, Dreamgirls
, What if... and Weapons and the TV series Veronica Mars
and 'Til Death
. Although her part in Dreamgirls was cut, it can be seen in the additional footage on the DVD. She came home to star in the Michigan made movie, Mr. Art Critic with Bronson Pinchot
, which was filmed on on Mackinac Island
. In 2009 she showed her talents in the sci fi movie Star Runners
and the thriller N-Secure.
She was cast in the American version of the hit British TV show, Absolutely Fabulous
, but the pilot was not picked up by the Fox Network. She also acted as a supporting character in the Disney TV Production StarStruck
. She recently finished a role as Mary, an American Nomad, in Breaking Dawn
. In July 2011 she will begin He Loves Me opposite Chris Messina.
She has also managed to keep active on the stage appearing at the Pasadena Playhouse
as Gail Lumet in Stormy Weather
and at the Sacramento Music Circus as Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate
. She also redefined the role of Toni in the Albany Civic Theater's revival of Cactus Flower.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
and grew up in Manistee, Michigan
Manistee, Michigan
Manistee is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,586. It is the county seat of Manistee County. The name "Manistee" is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county. The derivation is not certain, but it may be from...
. She graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and the Musical Theatre Department of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
(BFA 2003). She starred as Terri in the Showtime series Barbershop and had a recurring role in the CW series All of Us
All of Us
All of Us is an American sitcom that premiered on the now-defunct UPN network in the United States on September 16, 2003, where it aired for its first three seasons. October 1, 2006, the show moved to The CW, a new network formed by the merger of UPN and The WB All of Us is an American sitcom that...
. Other credits include the movies Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics is a 2007 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Marc Lawrence. It focuses on the relationship that evolves between a former pop music idol and an aspiring writer as they struggle to compose a song for the reigning pop diva.-Plot:Alex Fletcher enjoyed...
, Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls (film)
Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006...
, What if... and Weapons and the TV series Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars is an American television series created by Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, during television network UPN's final two years, and ended on May 22, 2007, after a season on UPN's successor, The CW Television Network. Veronica Mars was produced by Warner Bros...
and 'Til Death
'Til Death
’Til Death is an American sitcom which aired on the Fox network from September 7, 2006, to June 20, 2010. The series was created by husband-and-wife team Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, who were also the writers and executive-producers...
. Although her part in Dreamgirls was cut, it can be seen in the additional footage on the DVD. She came home to star in the Michigan made movie, Mr. Art Critic with Bronson Pinchot
Bronson Pinchot
Bronson Alcott Pinchot is an American actor. He has appeared in several feature films, including Risky Business, Beverly Hills Cop , The First Wives Club, True Romance, Courage Under Fire and It's My Party...
, which was filmed on on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is an island and resort area covering in land area, part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to a Native American settlement before European...
. In 2009 she showed her talents in the sci fi movie Star Runners
Star Runners
Star Runners is a 2009 Sci Fi channel original film, directed by Mat King and written by Rafael Jordan, and starring Connor Trinneer, James Kyson Lee, Toni Trucks, Aja Evans and Michael Culkin.- Plot :...
and the thriller N-Secure.
She was cast in the American version of the hit British TV show, Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous, also known as Ab Fab, is a British sitcom created by Jennifer Saunders, based on an original idea by her and Dawn French, and written by Saunders, who plays the leading character. It also stars Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha, along with June Whitfield and Jane Horrocks...
, but the pilot was not picked up by the Fox Network. She also acted as a supporting character in the Disney TV Production StarStruck
Starstruck (2010 film)
Starstruck is a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sterling Knight and Danielle Campbell. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles.-Plot:...
. She recently finished a role as Mary, an American Nomad, in Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final novel in the The Twilight Saga by American author Stephenie Meyer. Divided into three parts, the first and third sections are written from Bella Swan's perspective and the second is written from the perspective of Jacob Black...
. In July 2011 she will begin He Loves Me opposite Chris Messina.
She has also managed to keep active on the stage appearing at the Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. The 686-seat auditorium produces a variety of cultural and artistic events, professional shows, and community engagements each year.-History:...
as Gail Lumet in Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
"Stormy Weather" is a 1933 song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. Ethel Waters first sang it at The Cotton Club night club in Harlem. It has since been covered by artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Clodagh Rodgers, and Reigning Sound; but most famously by Lena Horne and Billie Holiday...
and at the Sacramento Music Circus as Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate was a British sitcom that ran from 1998 until 2000. It followed the everyday life of a woman counsellor, Kate , who must not only manage her clients' problems, but must also help her neighbours and unsuccessful business partner, Douglas, played by Chris Langham. Amanda Holden played...
. She also redefined the role of Toni in the Albany Civic Theater's revival of Cactus Flower.