Lizzy Caplan
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Born | Elizabeth Anne Caplan June 30, 1982 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Caplan (born June 30, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as Mean Girls (2004), Cloverfield (2008), Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), and Bachelorette (2012). Her most notable television roles include Marjee Sorelli in Related, Kat Warbler in The Class, Amy Burley in True Blood, Casey Klein in Party Down, and Virginia Johnson in Masters of Sex.
Early life
Caplan was born and raised in an immigrant family in Los Angeles, California. Her father was a lawyer and her mother was a political aide.[1] Her mother died when she was 13 years old.[2][3] Her uncle is publicist Howard Bragman.[4] Caplan attended Alexander Hamilton High School,[5] and was a student at the school's Academy of Music. She first focused on playing the piano, then later decided to pursue drama.[6] She graduated in 2000.
Career
Caplan began her acting career in 1999, playing a minor role on the critically acclaimed series Freaks and Geeks.[7] She then had a series of guest appearances on numerous shows, and appeared in Jason Mraz's music video "You and I Both". In 2001, she played Tina Greer in an episode of Smallville, and reprised her role on the show in 2003. She appeared in two episodes of the ABC series Once and Again. In 2003, she starred in the television series The Pitts, playing Faith Pitt. She gained wider notice for playing Janis Ian in the 2004 film Mean Girls. She played Avery Bishop in the second season of Tru Calling.
In 2005, Caplan played troubled sister Marjee Sorelli in Related, a one-hour comedy-drama on The WB that was canceled after one season. In 2006, she starred as Sara Weller in the thriller film Love is the Drug and was named one of "10 Actors to Watch" by Variety.[8] After Related ended, Caplan was cast in the CBS sitcom The Class, which premiered in September 2006 and lasted for one season. She played Kat Warbler, one of several elementary school friends that reunite after 20 years.[8]
In 2008, Caplan played Marlena Diamond in the film Cloverfield and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared as Ami in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Girl. Later that year, she guest starred as Amy Burley on the HBO vampire show True Blood. She is the voice of Faith Pitt in the animated version of The Pitts, which premiered in 2009. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed Starz ensemble comedy Party Down, playing a struggling comedian who is part of a catering crew. In 2010, she appeared in 127 Hours.[9]
In early 2012, Caplan premiered two films at the Sundance Film Festival: Save the Date and Bachelorette. Also in 2012, she has appeared as Julia in several episodes of the Fox sitcom New Girl. In 2013, she began playing 1960s human sexuality pioneer Virginia Johnson on the Showtime series Masters of Sex.[10] The first season aired to critical acclaim and strong ratings. Caplan also provided her own vocals for a cover version of the song "You Don't Know Me" in the Masters of Sex episode "Phallic Victories".[11] Her performance on the show has been well reviewed, and on July 10, 2014, she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.[12]
Personal life
Caplan dated actor Matthew Perry from 2006 to 2012.[13][14][15][16] She is the godmother of the daughter of actress Busy Philipps and screenwriter Marc Silverstein.[17]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Orange County | Party girl | |
2002 | Everybody's Doing It | Angela | Television film |
2003 | Hardcore Action News | Lizzy Lyons | Short film |
2004 | Mean Girls | Janis Ian | |
2006 | Love Is the Drug | Sara Weller | |
2007 | Crashing | Jacqueline | |
2008 | Cloverfield | Marlena Diamond | |
2008 | My Best Friend's Girl | Ami | |
2009 | Crossing Over | Marla | |
2010 | Successful Alcoholics | Lindsay | Short film |
2010 | Hot Tub Time Machine | April Drennan | |
2010 | The Last Rites of Ransom Pride | Juliette Flowers | |
2010 | 127 Hours | Sonja Ralston | |
2011 | High Road | Sheila | |
2012 | Save the Date | Sarah | |
2012 | Bachelorette | Gena | |
2012 | 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom | Lassie | |
2012 | Queens of Country | Jolene Gillis | |
2012 | Marvel One-Shot: Item 47 | Claire | Short film |
2014 | The Interview | Agent Lacey | |
2015 | Untitled Christmas Eve project | Diana | Filming |
2016 | Now You See Me: The Second Act | Lula | Filming |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999–2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Sara | 4 episodes |
2001 | Undeclared | Beautiful girl | Episode: "Prototype" |
2001, 2003 | Smallville | Tina Greer | 2 episodes |
2001 | Once and Again | Sarah | Episode: "Tough Love" |
2003 | The Pitts | Faith Pitt | Main cast; 7 episodes |
2005 | Tru Calling | Avery Bishop | 4 episodes |
2005–06 | Related | Marjee Sorelli | Main cast; 18 episodes |
2006–09 | American Dad! | Debbie | Voice; 4 episodes |
2006–07 | The Class | Kat Warbler | Main cast; 19 episodes |
2008 | True Blood | Amy Burley | 6 episodes |
2008 | The Life & Times of Tim | — | Voice; episode: "Insurmountable High Score/Tim vs. the Baby" |
2009–10 | Party Down | Casey Klein | Main cast; 20 episodes |
2010 | Childrens Hospital | Harmony | Episode: "Show Me on Montana" |
2011 | The Cleveland Show | Patty Donner | Voice; episode: "The Essence of Cleveland" |
2011 | Mr. Sunshine | Vivian Cornelli | Episode: "Ben and Vivian" |
2011 | Childrens Hospital | Casey Klein | Episode: "Party Down" |
2012 | New Girl | Julia | 4 episodes |
2013 | Newsreaders | Anya Turpo | Episode: "Hedge Fun" |
2013–present | Masters of Sex | Virginia Johnson | Main cast Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama |
2013–14 | The League | Rebecca Ruxin | 3 episodes |
Web
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Wainy Days | Arielle | Episode: "Kelly and Arielle – Part 2" |
References
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10991713/Lizzy-Caplan-interview-for-Masters-of-Sex-Sex-is-easy-to-fake-comedy-isnt.html
- ^ Lizzy Caplan on Her New Show, Masters of Sex - Vulture
- ^ Lizzy Caplan - Guest DJ Project on KCRW
- ^ https://twitter.com/howardbragman/status/212520689327026176
- ^ "Lizzy Caplan — Bios — The Class on CBS". CBS.com. May 23, 2007. Retrieved May 6, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ Brink, Rob (February 2008). "Hey, You're Cool! Lizzy Caplan". Mass Appeal Magazine. p. 48.
- ^ Rohan, Virginia (July 3, 2000). "Like its title, 'Freaks and Geeks' just not accepted". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ a b Saval, Malina. "Lizzy Caplan: The _Heeb_ Interview". Heeb. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ Indrisek, Scott (April 27, 2010). "Lizzy Caplan on 'Party Down' and Her 'True Blood' Nude Scenes". BlackBook Magazine. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "UPDATE: Michael Sheen & Lizzy Caplan To Star In Showtime Pilot 'Masters Of Sex'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2884120/?ref_=tt_ep_nx. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
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(help) - ^ "Matthew Perry's Student Body Hookup". TMZ.com. 2006-11-16. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ Fisher, Kelly (September 10, 2011). "Matthew Perry And Lizzy Caplan: Another Hollywood Odd Couple? (PHOTO)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ Posted: 12:04 AM, March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13). "Matthew Perry and Lizzie Caplan catch the closing night of "Assistance"". NYPOST.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
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- ^ 08:28 AM ET (2011-07-28). "Update: Actress Busy Philipps expecting first child, a girl – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebritybabies.people.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
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External links
- Lizzy Caplan at IMDb