Starring Tawny Cypress

Tawny Cypress's recurring roles.

Starring Tawny Cypress - From film to TV, Tawny Cypress has graced the screen in some our favorite movies and shows. However, it's  the latter that has seen the starlet create characters that helped carry these shows and win us over one scene at a time. From 100 Centre Street to House of Cards, BET.com takes a look at the shows featuring Cypress's recurring roles.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Starring Tawny Cypress - From film to TV, Tawny Cypress has graced the screen in some our favorite movies and shows. However, it's  the latter that has seen the starlet create characters that helped carry these shows and win us over one scene at a time. From 100 Centre Street to House of Cards, BET.com takes a look at the shows featuring Cypress's recurring roles.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

100 Centre Street - In one of her first recurring roles at the top of the 2000s, Cypress played Casandra Rodriguez on 100 Centre Street.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: A& E Networks)

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100 Centre Street - In one of her first recurring roles at the top of the 2000s, Cypress played Casandra Rodriguez on 100 Centre Street.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: A& E Networks)

All My Children - Throughout 2003, Cypress played Professor Shambala Stevens on ABC's All My Children. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: All My Children via Instagram)

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All My Children - Throughout 2003, Cypress played Professor Shambala Stevens on ABC's All My Children. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: All My Children via Instagram)

Third Watch - Showing true versatility when she played she played A.D.A Sharon Burns on the hit series Third Watch for four season.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Warner Bros Studios)

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Third Watch - Showing true versatility when she played she played A.D.A Sharon Burns on the hit series Third Watch for four season.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Warner Bros Studios)

Johnny Zero - In 2005, Cypress appeared on the short-lived Fox action-crime drama Johnny Zero as Nina Calvo. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Fox)

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Johnny Zero - In 2005, Cypress appeared on the short-lived Fox action-crime drama Johnny Zero as Nina Calvo. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Fox)

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Heroes - From 2006 through 2007, Cypress starred in 14 episodes of the hit show Heroes as Simone Deveaux.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: NBC Universal)

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Heroes - From 2006 through 2007, Cypress starred in 14 episodes of the hit show Heroes as Simone Deveaux.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: NBC Universal)

K-Ville - K-Ville marked Cypress's return to Fox. For two seasons, the primetime starlett appeared in K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Fox)

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K-Ville - K-Ville marked Cypress's return to Fox. For two seasons, the primetime starlett appeared in K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Fox)

Rescue Me - Cypress continued her on-screen winning streak on Rescue Me, appearing on the series for five episodes as Carla. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: FX Networks)

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Rescue Me - Cypress continued her on-screen winning streak on Rescue Me, appearing on the series for five episodes as Carla. Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: FX Networks)

In on the Fun - On the eve of second-season launch of the Netflix political hit House of Cards, three Black members of Congress got in on the fun and delivered their best impression of the ruthless and sinister Frank Underwood, the character portrayed by Kevin Spacey. Click here to see Reps. James Clyburn and Donna Edwards and Sen. Tim Scott read their favorite Underwood line from the show.  (Photo: Netflix)

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House of Cards - Netflix's smash House of Cards saw Cypress take a break from television roles and opt for a role on the world wide web as Carly Heath on the Emmy-winning series.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: Netflix)

Unforgettable - CBS's Unforgettable is one of Cypress's longest running recurring roles. She has played Cherie Rollins-Murray in over 20 episodes.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: CBS)

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Unforgettable - CBS's Unforgettable is one of Cypress's longest running recurring roles. She has played Cherie Rollins-Murray in over 20 episodes.Watch #BLX: In Sea Girt, NJ, With Tawny Cypress(Photo: CBS)