Stacey Oristano
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Oristano at ATX Festival in June 2015
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| Born | May 6, 1980 Arlington, Texas, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Stacey Oristano (born May 6, 1980[1]) is an American stage, screen & television actress. She is best known for her role as Mindy Riggins on the critically acclaimed television series Friday Night Lights[2] and for starring on ABC Family's Bunheads as Truly Stone.[3]
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Career
As a stage and screen actor, Stacey Oristano graduated from College in London, England at Rose Bruford School of Speech and Drama. After graduation she was seen in the West End production of Steel Magnolias (as Annelle). She then moved to New York City where she toured with Cabaret (as Sally Bowles). Regionally she has performed in Urinetown (as Hope Cladwell); The Spitfire Grill (as Percy Talbot); The Wild Party (as Queenie); and numerous others. She is also a seasoned concert vocalist, having sung in concerts in London, New York, and Dallas. While in New York, Stacey was seen on Chappelle's Show and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.
For her best known role, she starred as stripper Mindy Riggins on the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights throughout the series entire run. Initially a minor recurring role, as the series progressed the character was interwoven into the show's storylines, especially in the last two seasons.[4] [5][6][7]
She starred in Amy Sherman-Palladino's Bunheads as Truly Stone, the unhinged Sparkles clothing boutique owner and close friend to Fanny & Michelle.[8][9]
In January 2015, she replaced Mary Birdsong as Jackie in the off-Broadway production of Disaster!.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Hitting on Destiny | Destiny | Short Film |
| 2013 | Crazy Kind of Love | Jenny | Uncredited |
| 2013 | Flash in the Pan | Jamie | Short Film |
| 2014 | Sons of the Devil | Melissa | Short Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006-2011 | Friday Night Lights | Mindy Collette-Riggins | Recurring Role |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Diana | |
| 2010 | Funny or Die Presents | Miss Patrick | 2 Episodes |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds | Anisa Gold | |
| 2012 | In Plain Sight | Eve Wilson | |
| 2012-2013 | Bunheads | Truly Stone | Main Role |
| 2012 | My Synthesized Life | Karen | 2 Episodes |
| 2014 | Status: Unknown | Jessica | TV Movie |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Disaster! | Jackie | Off Broadway |
Podcast appearances
| Year | Podcast | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Gilmore Guys | Herself | 4 Episodes |
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