Emily VanCamp
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 VanCamp in 2008 |
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| Born | Emily Irene VanCamp May 12, 1986 Port Perry, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Emily Irene VanCamp (born May 12, 1986) is a Canadian actress. She has worked in television and film and is best known for her roles on the WB series Everwood as Amy Abbott (2002–06) and on the ABC series Brothers & Sisters as Rebecca Harper (2007–10). She currently stars as Emily Thorne in the ABC drama series Revenge (2011–present).
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[edit] Career
VanCamp originally intended to be a dancer but instead decided to act. She made her film debut in Are You Afraid of the Dark? and started appearing in several low key films. She appeared in the short film Rings, which bridged the gap between The Ring and The Ring Two, the latter of which saw her reprising her character from the aforementioned short film. She worked for the film Black Irish in 2006.
The role for which VanCamp is perhaps best known is her character Amy Abbott in the WB Television Network's drama Everwood.
In 2007, she was a guest star in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Also in 2007, VanCamp joined the cast of Touchstone Television's large ensemble series Brothers & Sisters as a regular late in the first season, which was her second teaming with executive producer Greg Berlanti from Everwood. VanCamp's character, Rebecca Harper, was introduced as the daughter of the late William Walker (Tom Skerritt) and his long-time mistress, Holly Harper (Patricia Wettig). In 2008, a DNA test proved Walker was not her father. In early 2010, it was announced that VanCamp would appear in three episodes in Season 5 to wrap up her character's storyline.[1]
In 2009, she starred in a post-apocalyptic movie Carriers. She starred in a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, titled Beyond the Blackboard, with her former Everwood co-star, Treat Williams, which aired on CBS, April 24, 2011.[2]
In 2011, she was cast as the lead in ABC's drama series Revenge.[3] It was given a series order in May.[4] Following the show's success, BuddyTV ranked her #4 on its "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011" list.[5]
[edit] Personal life
VanCamp was born in Port Perry, Ontario. She moved to Montreal at the age of 12 after being accepted at the prestigious École supérieure de ballet du Québec (http://www.esbq.ca). She speaks French fluently and was raised speaking the language.[6] She has three sisters; Molly, Katie, and Alison.[7] VanCamp is dating her co-star and on-screen love interest from Revenge, Josh Bowman.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | Jackie Bouvier—Age 13 | |
| 2001 | Lost and Delirious | Allison Moller | |
| 2002 | Redeemer | Alana | |
| No Good Deed | Connie | uncredited | |
| 2004 | A Different Loyalty | Jen Tyler | |
| 2005 | Rings | Emily | Video short |
| The Ring Two | Emily | ||
| 2007 | Black Irish | Kathleen McKay | |
| 2009 | Carriers | Kate | |
| 2010 | Norman | Emily Parrish | Won — San Diego Film Festival for Best Actress |
| 2011 | Beyond the Blackboard | Stacey Bess |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Peggy Gregory | Episode: "The Tale of the Silver Sight: Part 2" |
| Radio Active | Becky Sue Drummond | Episode: "Bully for You" | |
| 2001 | All Souls | Kirstin Caine | Episode: "Spineless" |
| Dice | Johanna Wilson | TV miniseries | |
| 2002 | Glory Days | Sam Dolan | TV series, recurring role |
| 2002–06 | Everwood | Amy Abbott | 89 episodes, main role
Nominated—Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actress: Drama (2003–05) Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)—Supporting Young Actress (2004) |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Charlotte Truex | Episode: "Dependent" |
| 2007–10 | Brothers & Sisters | Rebecca Harper | 75 episodes, main role |
| 2010 | Ben Hur | Esther | TV miniseries |
| 2011–present | Revenge | Emily Thorne (Amanda Clarke) |
TV series, main role |
[edit] References
- ^ "Emily VanCamp Leaving Brothers & Sisters: Rebecca's "Run Her Course"". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/VanCamp-Leaving-Brothers-1020091.aspx.
- ^ "Let Them Shine, a New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation Starring Emily Vancamp". thefutoncritic.com. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/06/28/let-them-shine-a-new-hallmark-hall-of-fame-presentation-starring-emily-vancamp-has-started-production-in-albuquerque-new-mexico-36287/20100628cbs02/. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2011). "Emily VanCamp Set As The Lead In ABC's 'Revenge' & Other Pilot Castings". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/emily-vancamp-gets-the-lead-in-abcs-revenge-other-pilot-castings/. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ Rose, Lacey; Goldberg, Lesley (May 13, 2011). "ABC Picks Up 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Pan Am,' Tim Allen and Shonda Rhimes Projects, More". Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abc-picks-up-charlies-angels-188322. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011". BuddyTV. http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/one-tree-hill/tvs-100-sexiest-women-of-2011-27145.aspx. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Greg Berlanti (2004). Everwood — The Complete First Season, disc 6, "Everwood Casualties" commentary track "Dreaming in French" (DVD). Warner Home Video.
- ^ "Emily VanCamp on Letterman". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXsgnER9tgI.
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