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'''Molly Gordon''' (born December 5, 1995)<ref name="WWD" /> <!--DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT A PROPER CITATION. The current citation DOES NOT list her birthday in full--> is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the drama TV series ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]'' (2016–present), as Nicky, and in the comedy films ''[[Life of the Party (2018 film)|Life of the Party]]'' (2018), as Maddie, and ''[[Booksmart]]'' (2019), as Triple A. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Gordon was born to director [[Bryan Gordon]] and writer-director [[Jessie Nelson (filmmaker)|Jessie Nelson]], and raised in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="WWD" /> Gordon and her parents are [[Jewish]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heyalma.com/18-things-to-know-about-molly-gordon/|title=18 Things to Know About Molly Gordon|date=20 May 2019|website=Alma}}</ref> She performed on the LA stage from a young age, and grew up with actor [[Ben Platt (actor)|Ben Platt]], with whom she starred in productions of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' at age four and ''[[How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (musical)|How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying]]'' at age five.<ref name="Coveteur" /> She regularly watched the sketch-comedy series ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and attended performances by comedy troupe [[The Groundlings]], leading her to an interest pursuing comedic acting.<ref name="WWD">{{cite news |
Gordon was born to director [[Bryan Gordon]] and writer-director [[Jessie Nelson (filmmaker)|Jessie Nelson]], and raised in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="WWD" /> Gordon and her parents are [[Jewish]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heyalma.com/18-things-to-know-about-molly-gordon/|title=18 Things to Know About Molly Gordon|date=20 May 2019|website=Alma}}</ref> She performed on the LA stage from a young age, and grew up with actor [[Ben Platt (actor)|Ben Platt]], with whom she starred in productions of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' at age four and ''[[How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (musical)|How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying]]'' at age five.<ref name="Coveteur" /> She regularly watched the sketch-comedy series ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and attended performances by comedy troupe [[The Groundlings]], leading her to an interest pursuing comedic acting.<ref name="WWD">{{cite news|url=Http://www.biowikis.com/molly-gordon|title=Molly Gordon|last1=Nordstrom|first1=Leigh|date=March 21, 2019|work=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|accessdate=May 19, 2019|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]}}</ref> She portrayed Dot in her high school's performance of ''[[Sunday in the Park with George]]'' when she was 17. She failed her [[SAT]] exam,<ref name="Thrillist" /> but briefly attended [[New York University]], leaving after two weeks due to dissatisfaction with her program.<ref name="Coveteur">{{Cite web|url=http://coveteur.com/2018/06/04/molly-gordon-life-of-the-party-actress-profile/|title=Molly Gordon Is the Actress Everyone in Hollywood Is Talking About|last=Sutton|first=Samantha|date=June 4, 2018|website=Coveteur|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 28, 2019}}</ref> Her aunt, Davia Nelson, is one of The Kitchen Sisters, who are radio producers. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Revision as of 07:55, 21 July 2019
Molly Gordon | |
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| Born | December 6, 1995 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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Molly Gordon (born December 5, 1995)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the drama TV series Animal Kingdom (2016–present), as Nicky, and in the comedy films Life of the Party (2018), as Maddie, and Booksmart (2019), as Triple A.
Early life
Gordon was born to director Bryan Gordon and writer-director Jessie Nelson, and raised in Los Angeles.[1] Gordon and her parents are Jewish.[2] She performed on the LA stage from a young age, and grew up with actor Ben Platt, with whom she starred in productions of Fiddler on the Roof at age four and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at age five.[3] She regularly watched the sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live and attended performances by comedy troupe The Groundlings, leading her to an interest pursuing comedic acting.[1] She portrayed Dot in her high school's performance of Sunday in the Park with George when she was 17. She failed her SAT exam,[4] but briefly attended New York University, leaving after two weeks due to dissatisfaction with her program.[3] Her aunt, Davia Nelson, is one of The Kitchen Sisters, who are radio producers.
Career
Gordon's first film appearance was in Nelson's 2001 drama film I Am Sam as Callie,[5][6] followed by her portrayal of a trick-or-treater in Nora Ephron's 2005 film Bewitched.[6]
Gordon moved to New York City in 2014 to pursue acting as a profession.[1] In August 2015, she was cast as Nicky in the TNT pilot Animal Kingdom, based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name.[7] The pilot was picked up with a 10-episode order in December 2015,[8] and the series debuted on June 14, 2016,[9] with Gordon as a series regular.[7]
She played Maddie, the daughter of Melissa McCarthy's character, in the 2018 comedy film Life of the Party.[5]
Gordon began rehearsals to portray Alice Spencer in the Off-Broadway production of Alice by Heart in December 2018. The musical, directed by Nelson who also co-wrote with Steven Sater, opened at the MCC Theater on February 26, 2019.[10] The show's run concluded in May 2019.[4] Gordon portrayed Triple A in the 2019 comedy film Booksmart. The film attracted Gordon due to its "kooky" characters that she found to "have such a grounded realism in them."[4]
Works
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | I Am Sam | Callie |
| 2005 | Bewitched | Trick-or-treater |
| 2015 | Ithaca | Mary Arena |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers | Lauren Hesselberg |
| 2018 | Life of the Party | Maddie Miles |
| 2019 | Booksmart | Triple A |
| 2019 | Good Boys | Hannah |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sin City Saints | Megan | Episode: "Because Vegas" |
| 2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Stacy | Episode: "Don't Make Me Come Back There" |
| 2016–present | Animal Kingdom | Nicky Belmont | Main cast |
| 2018 | Our Cartoon President | Sarah Huckabee Sanders (voice) | 9 episodes |
| 2019 | Ramy | Sarah | 2 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Alice by Heart | Alice Spencer | MCC Theater | Off-Broadway |
References
- ^ a b c d Nordstrom, Leigh (March 21, 2019). "Molly Gordon". Women's Wear Daily. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ "18 Things to Know About Molly Gordon". Alma. 20 May 2019.
- ^ a b Sutton, Samantha (June 4, 2018). "Molly Gordon Is the Actress Everyone in Hollywood Is Talking About". Coveteur. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b c Zuckerman, Esther (May 9, 2019). "What It's Like Playing Mortal Enemies in 'Booksmart' for Three Real-Life Best Friends". Thrillist. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (July 28, 2016). "Animal Kingdom' Star Joins Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Life of the Party' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "Molly Gordon List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 25, 2015). "Molly Gordon Rounds Out 'Animal Kingdom' Cast; 'Orange Is The New Black' Adds 3 Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (December 10, 2015). "Animal Kingdom,' 'Good Behavior' Nab TNT Series Orders". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 11, 2016). "TNT Pushes 'Animal Kingdom' Premiere, Expands To Two Hours – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ Moynihan, Caitlin (December 17, 2018). "Down the Rabbit Hole! The Cast and Creative Team of Alice by Heart Prepare for Off-Broadway". Broadway.com. John Gore Organization. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
External links
- Molly Gordon at IMDb