Emily Shaffer
Emily Shaffer | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University (Bachelor Fine Arts, Acting & Minor in Dance) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Narrator |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse | Vance Barber[1] |
| Parent(s) | Joe and Suzanne Shaffer |
| Website | https://www.emilyshaffer.me |
Emily Shaffer is an American film actress, dancer, and audio book narrator.[1]
Early life and education
Shaffer was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She attended Robert C. Byrd High School, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in theater.[2] Her mother is a catholic school teacher and her father is a lawyer with his own private practice. She has one sister named Hannah.
Career
Shaffer appeared in productions sponsored by Jigsaw Theatre and West Virginia Public Theatre. In 2010 she performed in He’s Coming Up the Stairs at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.[3]
Shaffer got her start acting on television on HBO's How to Make It in America (2011). She was a guest star in the pilot for the NBC series Chicago Med, a spin off of Chicago Fire/Chicago P.D.[2]
She later had theatrical roles at the Gladys G. Davis Theatre and the New York Theatre Workshop.[4] In 2018 she performed in It's a Wonderful Life, staged by Virginia Public Theatre.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sex & Grammer | Rachel |
| 2011 | How to Make It in America (TV Series) HBO | Brianna |
| 2012 | Covert Affairs (TV Series) | Debbie Green |
| 2013 | Unforgettable (TV Series) | Andrea Weston |
| 2014 | Heather and Andy (Short) | Heather |
| 2015 | Allegiance (TV Series) | Ella Sutton |
| 2015 | Chicago Fire (TV Series) | Dr. Diana Claman |
Appearances in commercials
- Axe Body Spray (TV Commercial)
- Axe Body Spray (print ad) print model
- First Look LXTV (NBC New York) host
- Doritos (TV Commercial) lead talent
Audiobooks narrated
Emily has narrated several audiobooks since 2010.[6]
- Blood Promise 2010
- Spirit Bound 2010
- Last Sacrifice 2010
- Bloodlines 2011
- Gameboard of the Gods 2013
- The Fiery Heart 2013
- The Immortal Crown 2014
- The Ruby Circle 2015
References
- ^ a b "'I like your pants,' laser-tag proposal yield ultimate 'party' wedding". Today, Nov. 9, 2014, By Chris Serico
- ^ a b "Harrison County native to appear on ‘Chicago Fire’". West Virginia Meetro News, By Aaron Payne, April 07, 2015
- ^ "Queen-size comic camp, a la Stanwyck". Florida Theatre on Stage, July 30, 2010 by Bill Hirschman
- ^ "Clarksburg's Emily Shaffer to Appear on Tonight's Episode of Covert Affairs".
- ^ "West Virginia Public Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Opens At The WVU Creative Arts Center!". Broadway World, by Richard Allen Dec. 14, 2018
- ^ "Emily Shaffer".
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