Nona Parker Johnson
Nona Parker Johnson | |
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| Born | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
Nona Parker Johnson is an American actress. She is best known for playing Detective Carmen "Nova" Riley in the crime drama series Law & Order: Organized Crime and Fiona Mixon in the crime drama mystery series Dexter: Resurrection.
Early life
Parker Johnson was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Georgetown University where she studied theater and performance and received her Bachelors in Justice and Peace Studies with a focus on Social Justice Art and Performance.[1] She attended University of Southern California where she graduated with a MFA in acting.[2]
Career
Her first big role came playing Detective Carmen "Nova" Riley in the crime drama series Law & Order: Organized Crime starring Chris Meloni.[3][4] She had a recurring role as Ada in the post-apocalyptic horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead[5] She played Rhonda in season 3 of the crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown.[6] As of Summer 2026 she is starring as Fiona Mixon in the crime drama mystery series Dexter: Resurrection.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bizarro World | Woman | Short |
| 2025 | Missing Rhythms | Woman | Short |
| 2025 | Aisles | Naomi | Short |
| 2026 | Calabash | Iyana | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Them | Martha | Episode: Covenant II |
| 2021 | The Handmaid's Tale | Volunteer at anti abortion centre | Episode: Milk |
| 2021–2022 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Detective Carmen "Nova" Riley | 18 episodes |
| 2023 | Fear the Walking Dead | Ada | 3 episodes |
| 2023–2024 | Mayor of Kingstown | Rhonda | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | High Potential | Penny Hall | Episode: Obsessed |
| 2026 | Sugar | Hannah McDaniels | 3 episodes |
| 2026 | Dexter: Resurrection | Fiona Mixon | Main role |
References
- ↑ "Nona Parker Johnson". echotheatercompany. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Nona Parker Johnson". dramaticarts.usc.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME's Nona Parker Johnson Teases Nova Split Undercover Loyalty". givememyremote.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Law And Order: Organized Crime Star Talks The Importance Of Nova And Bell's Relationship, Plus New Dangers On The Way". cinemablend.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Bokeem Woodbine & Nona Parker Johnson Join 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Mayor of Kingstown: Who Is Rhonda? Meet Nona Parker's Character". fictionhorizon.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Casts Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson". thetvcave.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson Join 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 as Father and Daughter". theggentleman.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.