| Elizabeth Reaser | |
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 Reaser in July 2011 |
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| Born | Elizabeth Ann Reaser June 15, 1975 Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Juilliard (BFA 1999) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Early life and education
Reaser was born in Bloomfield, Michigan, an affluent Detroit suburb, the daughter of Karen Davidson (née Weidman) and John Reaser.[1] Elizabeth was the middle of three sisters.[1] Her mother would later convert to Judaism[1] upon marrying her stepfather, Jewish-American and billionaire businessman William Davidson.[2][3]Reaser attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills.[4] After high school, she attended Oakland University for one year,[5] then attended the Juilliard School's Drama Division (1995-1999, Group 28)[6] where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1999.[5][7]
Career
Reaser appeared in a London stage production with an audience of two people[8] and prepared for her role on Saved by spending time in an emergency room, observing the behavior of medical staff.[8] In October 2004, Interview magazine hailed her as one of the "14 To Be" emerging creative women.[9] Her work in the film Sweet Land earned the "Jury Award" at the Newport Beach Film Festival and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award "Best Female Lead" award.[10] Reaser earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her recurring guest appearance throughout 2007 and 2008 on the television series Grey's Anatomy.[10]Reaser played the role of Esme Cullen in the movie Twilight, [11] The Twilight Saga: New Moon in 2009 and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010.[12] She reprised the role in parts one and and two of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.[13]
Reaser appeared on the CBS' legal drama, The Good Wife in October 2010.[14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal | Molly | TV series, episode: "Scrubs" |
| 2000 | The Sopranos | Stace | TV series, episode: "D-Girl" |
| 2001 | The Believer | Miriam | |
| Thirteen Conversations About One Thing | Young Woman in Class | ||
| 2002 | Emmett's Mark | Alison Holmes | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Serena Whitfield | TV series, episode: "The Insider" | |
| 2004 | Hack | Elaine Jones | TV series, episode: "Extreme Commerce" |
| Mind the Gap | Malissa Zubach | ||
| The Jury | Rachel Byrnes | TV series, episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2005 | Stay | Athena | |
| Sweet Land | Young Inge | ||
| The Family Stone | Susannah Stone Trousdale | ||
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jillian Slaughter | TV series, episode: "Proud Flesh" |
| Shut Up and Sing | Julep | ||
| Puccini for Beginners | Allegra | ||
| Saved | Alice Alden, M.D. | TV series, 13 episodes | |
| Standoff | Anya Reed | TV series, episode: "Heroine" | |
| 2007 | Purple Violets | Bernadette | |
| 2007–2008 | Grey's Anatomy | Jane Doe / Ava / Rebecca Pope | TV series, 17 episodes |
| 2008 | Wainy Days | Katharina / Annie | TV series, episode: "The Waindow" |
| The Ex List | Bella Bloom | TV series, 13 episodes | |
| Twilight | Esme Cullen | ||
| 2009 | Against the Current | Liz Clarke | |
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Esme Cullen | ||
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Esme Cullen | |
| The Good Wife | Tammy Linnata | TV series, 7 episodes | |
| 2011 | Young Adult | Beth Slade | |
| The Art of Getting By | Charlotte Howe | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 | Esme Cullen | ||
| 2012 | Liberal Arts | Ana | |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | Esme Cullen |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sweet Bird of Youth | Heavenly | La Jolla Playhouse |
| 2000 | The Hologram Theory | Mimi | Blue Lights Theatre Company |
| 2001 | Blackbird | Froggy | Bush Theatre (London) |
| Closer | Alice | Portland Center Stage | |
| 2002 | Stone Cold Dead Serious | Shaylee Ledbetter / Sharice | American Repertory Theatre |
| 2003 | The Winter's Tale | Perdita | Classic Stage Company |
| 2005 | Top Girls | Patient Griselda / Nell / Jeanine | Williamstown Theatre Festival |
| 2012 | How I Learned To Drive | Li'l Bit | Second Stage Theatre |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Jury Award–Best Actress (Feature Film) | Sweet Land | Won |
| 2007 | Independent Spirit Award | Best female Lead | Sweet Land | Nominated |
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Grey’s Anatomy | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Grey’s Anatomy | Nominated |
| 2009 | Prism Award | Best Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline | Grey’s Anatomy | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c The Jewish News: "Bill’s Dreams Live On" October 11, 2012
- ^ Davidson's Wife to Succeed Him As Owner of the Pistons Yahoo Sports, March 14, 2009
- ^ InterFaithFamily: "Twilight" By Nate Bloom December 8, 2009
- ^ "Slow climb for actress Elizabeth Reaser is more than ‘Getting By’". The Oakland Press. June 26 2011. Retrieved November 29 2012.
- ^ a b Nassour, Ellis. "Elizabeth Reaser - Actress on the rise". Lifestyles Magazine. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.
- ^ "Alumni News". The Juilliard School. February 2008.
- ^ "Elizabeth Reaser". All Movie Guide. The New York Times. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ a b Martindale, David (2003-07-15). "No Real-Life MD for Elizabeth Reaser". Tnt.tv. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ "Elizabeth Reaser- Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Awards for Elizabeth Reaser". Imdb.com. 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-02-19). "'Twilight' Film's First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan". MTV. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Another New The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Still - The Cullen Men
- ^ "Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, and Billy Burke Sign on to BREAKING DAWN; Plus Three New TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE Posters". Collider. 2010-05-19. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Exclusive: Elizabeth Reaser, Lili Taylor Join The Good Wife". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
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