Elizabeth Reaser
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| Elizabeth Reaser | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Ann Reaser June 15, 1975 Bloomfield, Michigan |
| Years active | 1999 - Present |
Elizabeth Ann Reaser (born June 15, 1975) is an American film, television, and stage actress. Her work includes the films Stay, The Family Stone, and Twilight and the TV series Saved, Grey's Anatomy and The Ex-List.
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[edit] Early life
Reaser was born in Bloomfield, Michigan, an affluent Detroit suburb, the daughter of Karen Davidson and John Reaser.[1] Her stepfather was billionaire businessman William Davidson; her mother Karen became the owner of the Detroit Pistons upon his death.[2] Reaser is a graduate of the Juilliard School. She also attended Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills.
[edit] Career
She once appeared in a London stage production for only two audience members,[3] and in preparation for her role on Saved she hung out in an emergency room, researching the behavior of medical staff.[3] In October 2004, Interview magazine hailed her as one of the "14 To Be" emerging creative women.[4]
She earned the "Jury Award" at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2006 for her work in the film Sweet Land, and in 2007 was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as "Best Female Lead" for the same part.[5] Reaser also earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her recurring guest appearance throughout 2007 on the television series Grey's Anatomy[5] as an unidentified pregnant woman suffering from amnesia.
Reaser played the role of Esme Cullen in the movie Twilight, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer.[6] In 2009, Reaser reprised her role as Esme Cullen in The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Reaser is a vegetarian.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Scrubs | Molly | (short film) | |
| 2001 | Thirteen Conversations About One Thing | Young Woman in Class | ||
| The Believer | Miriam | |||
| 2002 | Emmett’s Mark | Alison Holmes | ||
| 2004 | Mind the Gap | Malissa Zubach | ||
| 2005 | The Family Stone | Susannah Stone Trousdale | ||
| Stay | Athena | |||
| Sweet Land | Inge | |||
| 2006 | Puccini for Beginners | Allegra Castiglione | ||
| The Wedding Weekend | Julep | |||
| 2007 | Purple Violets | Bernadette | ||
| 2008 | Wainy Days Episode 24 | Anni (Katharina) | 5min. Series | |
| 2008 | Twilight | Esme Cullen | ||
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Esme Cullen | ||
| Against the Current | Liz Clarke | |||
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Esme Cullen | post-production |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Sopranos | Stace | "D-Girl" |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Serena Whitfield | "The Insider" |
| 2004 | Hack | Elaine Jones | "Extreme Commerce" |
| The Jury | Rachel Byrnes | "Pilot" | |
| 2006 | Saved | Alice Alden, M.D. | (Series Regular) |
| Standoff | Anya Reed | "Heroine" | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jillian Slaughter | "Proud Flesh" | |
| 2007 - 2008 | Grey’s Anatomy | Ava / Rebecca Pope / Jane Doe | (17 episodes) |
| 2008 | Wainy Days | Annie | "The Waindow" |
| 2008 - 2009 | The Ex-List | Bella Bloom | (Series Lead) |
[edit] Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Jury Award – Best Actress (Feature Film) | Sweet Land | Won |
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Grey’s Anatomy | Nominated |
| Independent Spirit Award | Best Female Lead | Sweet Land | 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 |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2007/01-31-07/AE-SWEETLAND.asp
- ^ Davidson's Wife to Succeed Him As Owner of the Pistons Yahoo Sports, March 14, 2009
- ^ a b No Real-Life MD for Elizabeth Reaser
- ^ 14 to be: plucked straight from the vine, these up-and-comers discuss big plans, hidden talents, and the powerful pull of the Bard's prose.(Interview) - Interview - HighBeam Research
- ^ a b Awards for Elizabeth Reaser
- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-02-19). "'Twilight' Film's First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1581728/20080215/story.jhtml. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
[edit] External links
- Elizabeth Reaser at the Internet Movie Database
- Elizabeth Reaser interview in Lifestyles Magazine
- Elizabeth Reaser interview on new series Saved
- Feature Article about Reaser and Saved
- Detroit News interview with Reaser
- Interview magazine article featuring Reaser
- Reaser guest stars on Grey's Anatomy
