Adria Tennor, actor, writer, and filmmaker, smiling and posing in a flowing red one-shoulder dress with her arms outstretched.

ADRIA TENNOR

ACTOR | WRITER | FILMMAKER

Hi, I’m Adria

A character chameleon who got her first big break playing a 12-year-old boy in Hal Hartley’s Amateur (which premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes)…

Since then, I’ve made a career of transforming from the unassuming girl next door into someone you probably shouldn’t trust: dealing questionable items out of her living room, murdering a polygamist, or baking her cheating husband’s penis into a cherry pie.

Adria Tennor and Jessica Paré on the set of the Pie
Adria and Michel Hazanavicius posing together at an event, with Hazanavicius holding a golden award trophy

I knew I wanted to be an actress since the day my grandma took me to see “Annie” at the Fisher Theater in Detroit when I was six.

That journey involved honing my craft, studying acting and directing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and with teachers like Larry Moss, Tom Todoroff, and the late, great Freddie Karemen — and I’m still at it.

Because when you’re a chameleon, there’s always another skin to slip into.

Press and Media Highlights:

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  • Logo for 'Dippy' written in large, stylized, dark text.
  • Logo of GMaro Magazine in black text
  • Holr logo
  • Text reading 'INFLUXMAGAZINE' in bold, light pink and dark purple letters on a black background.
  • Black silhouette of a cat sitting with one paw raised, facing left, against a plain white background.
  • Black-and-white illustration of a microphone and a piano.
  • NALUDA magazine logo in black text
  • Logo of Newell Brands LA featuring a stylized triangle and text.
  • The logo of the EXO organization, featuring the word 'EXO' with a circular emblem on the right.
  • Text that reads 'PROVOKE' with a small silhouette of a cat below it.
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On Screen & Backstage

I bounce between scene-stealing TV staples (hello, Mad Men’s sharp-tongued Joyce Darling) and Oscar-winner The Artist (yes, I’m Zimmer’s ever-efficient assistant, wrangling chaos with a smile).

I also wrote and toured my one-woman show StripSearch (think pole-dancing meets existential comedy) and went on to write, direct and produce festival darling Pie (the award-winning festival darling that left audiences and critics hungry for more).

Kind words from actors and professionals

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and a light beard, wearing a blue T-shirt, standing against a dark background.

    ★★★★★

    “I have been in Hollywood for a very very long time and I have been through a million acting classes and had a million coaches, and I have to tell you, Adria Tennor, in my opinion, is one of the best …”

    ~Jesse Henecke - actor

  • Anna Riordan

    ★★★★★

    “In theory, pitching to potential clients sounds pretty straightforward. But, in practice, as a new entrepreneur/digital marketer, not too sure of the services you are offering, it’s less easy than it seems.”

    ~Anna Riordan, interior designer & digital marketer

  • Sam Collins

    ★★★★★

    “I can’t thank Adria enough for her guidance and support. I’ve seen incredible progress and not only my acting abilities but myself too. .., which makes me feel 1000 times more confident once submitting for a role.”

    ~Sam Collins, actor

  • Nathalie Heijs

    ★★★★★

    “By working in a group class, I received feedback that helped me to show more of myself and feel more confident.”

    ~Nathalie Heijs, Conscious Digital Marketing Creative

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling outdoors.

    ★★★★★

    “Adria’s careful analysis of my work and her on-point insights and techniques have been immeasurable in helping me go from 0 auditions to several film and TV film bookings this year.”

    ~Elena Schick - actor

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