Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan is an American actress acclaimed for her portrayal of the title character in the Amazon Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a role for which she has won a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She first gained recognition for her recurring role as Rachel Posner on the Netflix series House of Cards. Brosnahan's career spans Broadway, independent film, and major television productions, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary American cinema.

Early life and education

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she is the daughter of Carol, an interior decorator, and Earl Brosnahan, who worked in the children's clothing industry. She spent much of her childhood in the New York City suburb of Highland Park, Illinois. Her uncle is the late fashion designer Kate Spade. She attended Highland Park High School, where she was active in theatre and soccer. She subsequently studied drama at the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, but left before graduating to pursue acting roles full-time.

Career

Her professional career began with a guest role on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy in 2009. She made her feature film debut in the 2010 coming-of-age story The Unborn. A significant early breakthrough came with her recurring role on the political thriller series House of Cards, which brought her wider attention. She subsequently appeared in films such as Beautiful Creatures, The Smurfs 2, and The Finest Hours. In 2014, she starred in the CBS period drama series The Dovekeepers and made her Broadway debut in the revival of The Big Knife opposite Bobby Cannavale. Her career-defining role arrived in 2017 when she was cast as Miriam "Midge" Maisel in Amy Sherman-Palladino's Amazon Studios series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Her performance, praised for its comedic timing and emotional depth, earned her widespread critical acclaim and major awards. Beyond this role, she has starred in films like The Courier alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and appeared in the science fiction series The Twilight Zone. She is set to portray Lois Lane in the upcoming DC Universe film Superman, directed by James Gunn.

Personal life

She married actor Jason Ralph, known for his role on the series The Magicians, in 2018. The couple resides in Brooklyn, New York City. She is an advocate for various social causes, including women's rights and LGBTQ+ equality, and has worked with organizations like the Time's Up movement. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, yoga, and exploring the culinary scene in New York City.

Filmography

* The Unborn (2010) as Lisa * Coming Up Roses (2011) as Alice * The Smurfs 2 (2013) as a Human * Beautiful Creatures (2013) as Genevieve Duchannes * A New York Heartbeat (2014) as Delia * The Finest Hours (2016) as Bea Hansen * The Courier (2020) as Emily Donovan * I'm Your Woman (2020) as Jean

Awards and nominations

Her performance in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has earned her numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and two Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy awards. She has also received multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series twice. For her role in House of Cards, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Her work on Broadway has also been recognized within the theatre community.

Category:American film actresses Category:American television actresses Category:1990 births Category:Living people