31-year-old Tyner Rushing is an American actress who is mostly recognized for her roles in The Strangers Things (2022) where she portrayed the character of Virginia Creel. She is also known for Terminal List (2022), and Under The Banner of Heaven (2022). The 5’6″ tall actress used to love dancing and singing as a child but later opted to work on the screens.
Tyner Rushing's Personal Profile
Who Is Tyner Rushing?
Tyner Rushing was born as Jessica Tyner Rushing on June 20, 1992. Her parents, Ralph Carl and Patti Tyner were farmers and they raised her on their family farm in Semmes, Alabama.
She had her elementary and high school education at a local school in Semmes and later proceeded to the Liberal Arts School at Birmingham-Southern College to study Vocal Performance. While in college, she was offered a performance scholarship. She also took dancing classes at Gale’s Studio of Dance.
She Made Her Professional Debut in 2015
Rushing made her professional career debut in the short film, 50 mm (2015). Afterward, she continued to clinch other screen roles, including Under The Banner of Heaven (2022) which became her major career breakthrough. The TV series was based on the true life of the Mormon leader, Joseph Smith, and Rushing played the role of Emma Smith, the wife of Joseph. Below is a list of her works
