Enormously talented and passionate, Tamara Tunie has a character trait that distinguishes her from the competition: perseverance. In fact, it is the quality that makes her one of the most sought after actresses in the business. Who else would choose to star in not one -- but two -- television series simultaneously, sometimes commuting to both on the same day! Tamara currently stars as Medical Examiner, Dr. Melinda Warner on the hit drama series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." A medical examiner, Dr. Melinda Warner often works with Manhattan's 16th Precinct (aka the sex crimes unit) by helping its detectives find scientific evidence to support their cases. She and her husband have one daughter in middle school. She was a doctor in the United States Air Force, and served two tours of duty during the Gulf War before she began work as a medical examiner. (Photos courtesy of NBC)