Anissa Matlock

Anissa Matlock was born in Augusta, GA; the oldest of three children in a military family. She credits her family's frequent relocation throughout her childhood for her adaptability, in life and in her work. Growing up, she enjoyed writing and illustrating short stories and began entertaining friends and family through backyard plays and community theatre as a teen. She dual-enrolled in her senior year to finish high school early, and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre in Atlanta, GA, in 2012.

Her first televised role was a bit part in season 5 of AMC's 'The Walking Dead' (2015). Additional TV credits include 2 Episodes of 'The Resident' (2018 & 2021) and 2 Episodes of 'The Gifted' (2018-2019) on FOX, as well as a Guest Starring role in 'Reprisal' on HULU (2019). Most recently, Anissa appeared as a Recurring Guest Star on AMAZON's series 'The Power,' alongside 'power'house Auli'i Cravalho.

On the big screen, Matlock was noted as a "standout" by Variety & IndieWire in her supporting role in the award-winning feature film 'Beast Beast,' directed by Danny Madden, which world premiered at Sundance 2020. Additionally, she appears alongside Gerard Butler in the 2020 disaster film 'Greenland' and challenges Pierce Brosnan in the 2023 action thrill-ride 'Fast Charlie.'