An American actress, writer, director, and producer, she gained prominence for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she began her acting career in the mid-1990s. Beyond acting, she has directed films like "Chance" and "Lovers, Liars & Lunatics." An accomplished author, she co-wrote the "Ghosts of Albion" series and penned the "Calliope Reaper-Jones" novels. Her multifaceted career spans film, television, and literature.