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Stacey Oristano (born May 6, 1979) is an American stage, screen and television
actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...
. She is best known for her role as Mindy Riggins on the television series '' Friday Night Lights'' and for starring on ABC Family's ''
Bunheads ''Bunheads '' is an American comedy drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Lamar Damon that aired on ABC Family from June 11, 2012, to February 25, 2013. Starring Sutton Foster, the show centers on a Las Vegas showgirl who ...
'' as Truly Stone.


Career

As a stage and screen actor, Stacey Oristano graduated from Rose Bruford College in London. After graduation she was seen in the West End production of ''
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'' (as Annelle). She then moved to New York City, where she toured with ''
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'' (as
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). Regionally she has performed in ''
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'' (as Hope Cladwell); ''
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'' (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 ''
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'' and '' Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn''. For her best known role, she starred as stripper Mindy Collette-Riggins on the critically acclaimed ''Friday Night Lights.'' Initially a minor recurring role, as the series progressed, the character was included into the show's storylines, especially in the last two seasons. She currently hosts the rewatch podcast "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" with Derek Phillips, who played Billy Riggins (Tim Riggins' older brother, whom Mindy eventually married). She starred in
Amy Sherman-Palladino Amy Sherman-Palladino (born January 17, 1966) is an American television writer, Television director, director, and producer. She is the creator of the comedy drama series ''Gilmore Girls'' (2000–2007), ''Bunheads'' (2012–2013), and ''The Marv ...
's ''
Bunheads ''Bunheads '' is an American comedy drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Lamar Damon that aired on ABC Family from June 11, 2012, to February 25, 2013. Starring Sutton Foster, the show centers on a Las Vegas showgirl who ...
'' as Truly Stone, the unhinged Sparkles clothing boutique owner and close friend to Fanny and Michelle. In January 2015, she replaced
Mary Birdsong Mary Evans Birdsong (born April 18, 1968) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and singer. In addition to her work in theater and voice acting, she was a regular cast member on '' Reno 911!'' and appeared in the HBO series '' Succession''. ...
as Jackie in the off-Broadway production of '' Disaster!''.


Filmography


Film


Television


Theater


Podcast appearances


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oristano, Stacey 1979 births Living people American television actresses People from Arlington, Texas Actresses from Texas Alumni of Rose Bruford College 21st-century American actresses American stage actresses