Emily Bergl(bornAnne Emily Bergl[1]on 25 April 1975) is an English-born American actress. Bergl is known for her roles as Rachel Lang in the supernatural horror filmThe Rage: Carrie 2(1999), Francie Jarvis onGilmore Girls(2001–2003), Annie O'Donnell on theABCseriesMen in Trees(2006–2008),Tammi Bryanton theTNTdrama seriesSouthland(2009–2013),Beth YoungonDesperate Housewives(2010–2012),Sammi SlottonShameless(2014–2015), Lilah Tanner onAmerican Crime(2016–2017), and Tessie onThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel(2018–2023). She also performs as acabaretsinger.
Emily Bergl | |
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 Bergl in 2016 | |
| Born | Anne Emily Bergl 25 April 1975 Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire,England |
| Alma mater | Grinnell College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Early life
editBergl was born inMilton Keynes,Buckinghamshire, England, to anIrishmother and anEnglisharchitect father.[2]She has one brother.[3]Bergl's family emigrated to the United States when she was six, initially residing inDenver, Colorado.[3]When she was ten, they moved toGlenview, Illinois,where she spent the remainder of her upbringing.[4]She attendedGlenbrook South High SchoolandGrinnell College,where she was the lead in several school productions.[5]She graduatedPhi Beta Kappain 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and theatre.[5]During her college years, she spent a semester (spring 1996) studying with theNational Theater Institute at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.She received additional acting training atHB Studio[6]in New York City.
Career
editBergl began acting in theater, appearing in a production ofRomeo and JulietoppositeNeil Patrick Harrisat San Diego'sOld Globe Theatrein 1998.[4]She then had the lead role of Rachel Lang in the 1999 filmThe Rage: Carrie 2,the sequel to the 1976 supernatural thrillerCarrie.[5]She has appeared in episodes of the TV showsGilmore Girls,CSI: Miami,Medium,Law & Order: Criminal Intent,NYPD Blue,Grey's AnatomyandStar Trek: Enterprise.She also appeared in thepsychological thrillerChasing Sleep,opposite starJeff Daniels.She had a major role in theSteven Spielberg2002 miniseriesTaken.
From 2006 to 2008, Bergl had a significant co-starring role in theABCseriesMen in Treesas Annie, an enthusiastic fan of the series' main character, played byAnne Heche.
In 2009, Bergl starred inBecky ShawatSecond Stage Theatreon Broadway in New York City.
From 2010 to 2012, Bergl playedPaul Young's new wife, Beth, in theseventh seasonofDesperate Housewives.[7]
From 2014 to 2015, Bergl playedSammi SlottonShameless.
From 2016 to 2017, Bergl played Lilah Tanner onAmerican Crime.
From 2018 to 2023, Bergl played Tessie onThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
In 2023, Bergl played June Levant in the Tony Award-winning Broadway playGood Night, Oscar,opposite Tony Award winner Sean Hayes asOscar Levant.
Cabaret
editIn 2010–2011, Bergl performed acabaretshow calledKidding on the Square,which had a run in the summer of 2010 in Los Angeles and New York City, then later in Chicago. In September 2011, with the show in New York,The New York Timeswrote of her performance:
Emily Bergl, an incandescent kewpie doll with a bright Betty Boop-inflected chirp, a defiant flounce and a sharp comedic edge, took theOak Roomof theAlgonquin Hotelby storm on Tuesday evening. Her sensational show, "Kidding on the Square" may have played elsewhere, but arriving at the staid Oak Room it felt like a gust of fresh air that could knock you off your feet.[8]
A later article elaborated on her cabaret acts.[9]
Personal life
editBergl's daughter, Eleanor Ruby Róisín Bergl, was born in 2017.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Rage: Carrie 2 | Rachel Lang | |
| 2000 | Chasing Sleep | Sadie | |
| 2001 | Happy Campers | Talia | |
| 2003 | Final Draft | Helga | |
| 2006 | The Hard Easy | Natalie | |
| 2009 | Get the Dime | Kristy | Short |
| Date Blind | Susan | Short | |
| 2012 | Grassroots | Theresa Glendon | |
| 2013 | Blue Jasmine | Hal and Jasmine's Friend | |
| I Know What I'm Doing | June Bennett | ||
| Eva | Eva | Short | |
| 2017 | Miyubi | Cheryl | Short |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Wasteland | Corie | Episode: "Indian Summer" |
| 2000 | NYPD Blue | Anya Weiss | Episode: "Welcome to New York" |
| ER | Gloria Milton | Episode: "May Day" | |
| 2001 | Providence | 3 episodes | |
| 2001–2003 | Gilmore Girls | Francie Jarvis | 4 episodes |
| 2002 | Taken | Lisa Clarke | Miniseries |
| 2003 | The Wild Thornberrys | Lisa Soderblom (voice) | Episode: "Look Who's Squawking" |
| Star Trek: Enterprise | Bethany | Episode: "North Star" | |
| 2004 | CSI: Miami | Melanie Hines | Episode: "Blood Moon" |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Alice | Episode: "Vacancy" |
| 2006–2008 | Men in Trees | Annie O'Donnell | Main role |
| 2008 | The Governor's Wife | Dr. Heather McManus | Television film |
| 2009 | Medium | Victoria | Episode: "Things to Do in Phoenix When You're Dead" |
| The Good Wife | Bree | 2 episodes | |
| 2009–2013 | Southland | Tammi Bryant | 16 episodes |
| 2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Trisha | Episode: "Shiny Happy People" |
| 2010–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Beth Young | 14 episodes |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Nola Cadeau | 2 episodes |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Rhea Carver | Episode: "Ua Lawe Wale" | |
| 2012 | The Mentalist | Ms. Austin | Episode: "Something Rotten in Redmund" |
| 2013 | Warehouse 13 | Autumn Radnor | Episode: "Parks and Rehabilitation" |
| 2014 | Elementary | Marion West | Episode: "Art in the Blood" |
| The Knick | Mrs. Hemming | 3 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | Shameless | Samantha "Sammi" Slott | Recurring role (season 4); main role (season 5) |
| 2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Judith Briggs | Episode: "December Solstice" |
| Scandal | Janet Beene | Episode: "Put a Ring on It" | |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Francie Jarvis | Episode: "Spring" |
| 2016–2017 | American Crime | Lilah Tanner | 9 episodes |
| 2018 | You | Nancy Whitesell | Episode: "The Captain" |
| Mommy Blogger | Imogen | 2 episodes | |
| 2018–2023 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Tessie Myerson | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Mindhunter | Ms. Leland | 2 episodes |
| How to Get Away with Murder | Sally | Episode: "Say Goodbye" | |
| 2020 | Dirty John | Marie Stewart | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | FBI: Most Wanted | Becca McCann | Episode: "Patent Pending" |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good Night, Oscar | June Levant | Broadway |
Accolades
editBergl was nominated for twoSaturn Awardsby theAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films:in 2000, for Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress forThe Rage: Carrie 2(1999); and in 2003, for Best Actress in a Television Series forTaken(2002).
References
edit- ^Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.;at ancestry
- ^"Emily Bergl - Chicago Tribune".25 March 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 25 March 2009.Retrieved11 August2020.
- ^abChicagolyStaff (20 March 2017)."'My Life Is So Much Cooler Than I Ever Dreamed' — Emily Bergl ".Chicagoly Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2019.
- ^abCrook, John (23 March 2008)."Emily Bergl".Chicago Tribune.Chicago, Illinois.Archivedfrom the original on 18 November 2019.
- ^abcKilian, Michael (15 March 1999)."Something Of An Outsider: Like Her Character 'Carrie,' North Shore's Emily Bergl Didn't Fit In".Chicago Tribune.Retrieved27 July2017.
- ^"HB Studio - Notable Alumni | One of the Original Acting Studios in NYC".Hbstudio.org.Retrieved11 August2020.
- ^"Desperate Housewives" Exclusive: "Trees" Charmer to Play Paul's Bride!,Entertainment Weekly,22 July 2010
- ^Holden, Stephen (1 September 2011)."A Harlow for the New Era".The New York Times.Retrieved1 September2011.
- ^Holden, Stephen (28 September 2012)."Cabaret, and a Convention, Enter a New Era".The New York Times.Retrieved30 September2012.
- ^"Eleanor Ruby Róisín Bergl was welcomed into the world on 5.17.17 at 6:17 PM".26 May 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 24 December 2021.Retrieved10 April2021.
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