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Birth Place: Milton Keynes, England

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BIO

Emily Bergl is one of a few young actresses today who has managed to create a substantial career in film, television, and the theatre. Her work already includes diverse roles in comedy and drama, and characters from many different centuries. She has worked with award-winning directors on film and television including James Mangold, Antoine Fuqua, Steven Shainberg, and Jonathan Kaplan, and on stage with Doug Hughes, Daniel Sullivan, Michael Greif, Michael Mayer, and Mark Brokaw.


Emily was born in Milton Keynes, England to a British father and Irish mother. The family moved to the States when she was six, eventually settling in Chicago. Emily soon began acting in local theatre productions, all of which she produced, directed, designed and catered in her backyard. The reviews, also written by Emily, were glowing. After she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Grinnell College, Emily quickly moved to New York to pursue a stage career, where she lived in a studio apartment above a strip club along with another actor and a tap dancer. She supported herself by understudying on Broadway in the evening, and then working the graveyard shift at various law firms. After only a few months, she was chosen from a nationwide casting call to play the lead in "The Rage: Carrie 2," her first job on camera. The film earned rave reviews for the novice film actress' performance, and lead to starring roles in independent films such as "Happy Campers" and "Chasing Sleep," opposite Jeff Daniels.
Emily soon returned to the theatre, starring in "Romeo and Juliet" at the Old Globe, and on Broadway in "The Lion in Winter" opposite Laurence Fishburne and Stockard Channing, for which she won the FANY award for Best Broadway Debut. Many guest star roles on television soon followed, including "ER," "NYPD Blue," "Providence," "CSI: Miami," "Star Trek Enterprise," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" and two seasons as the malevolent Francie on "Gilmore Girls." Emily also starred in "Steven Spielberg Presents Taken," a historic 20-hour mini-series, as Lisa, the mother to Dakota Fanning.
While maintaining a career in film and television, Emily has worked throughout the country at regional theatres such as the Williamstown Theatre Festival, New York Stage and Film, South Coast Repertory, La Jolla Playhouse, and The Globe Theatres, playing lead roles in "Proof" and "Our Town." She starred on Broadway in "The Rivals" at Lincoln Center (a performance the New York Times described as "infinitely nuanced"), and originated roles off-Broadway in new plays by Christopher Shinn and Steven Dietz. Emily is also a company member of Antaeus, a theatre company in Los Angeles that produces classic works.
This past year Emily returned to Broadway to star opposite Gabriel Byrne in Eugene O'Neill's "A Touch of the Poet." In the fall she can be seen in the Diane Arbus biopic "Fur," opposite Nicole Kidman. She will also appear as 'Annie' on the ABC series "Men in Trees," a comedy starring Anne Heche as a relationship expert who moves to Alaska. During the summer, Emily traveled to Alaska to research the show, which she is documenting on TVguide.com. Emily spends her free time volunteering for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
June Levant

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mary Carney [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Alice Park

[Broadway]
2013
Mae

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Suzanna

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Betty McNeil

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Sara Melody

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2004
Lydia Lanquish

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Abby

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Patricia

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Mary Gallagher/Caroline Nercessian

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1999
Alais

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1998
Norah (Understudy)

Muriel McComber (Understudy)

Mildred Miller (Understudy)

Belle (Understudy)


Movies

The Rage: Carrie 2
[ 1999 ] Rachel Lang
Chasing Sleep
[ 2000 ] Sadie
Happy Campers
[ 2001 ] Talia
Final Draft
[ 2003 ] Helga
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
[ 2006 ] Allan's New Assistant
The Hard Easy
[ 2006 ] Natalie
Grassroots
[ 2012 ] Theresa Glendon
Blue Jasmine
[ 2013 ] Hal and Jmine's Friend
I Know What I'm Doing
[ 2013 ] June Bennett
Generation Wrecks
[ 2021 ] Barbara Snyder

TV Shows

American Crime
Lilah Tanner, Judge
Desperate Housewives
Beth Young
Gilmore Girls
Francie Jarvis
Men in Trees
Annie O'Donnell
Shameless
Sammi Slott
Southland
Tammi Bryant
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Tessie

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play

Emily Bergl, Good Night, Oscar

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News


JUST IN TIME Will Offer Signed Posters at the Circle in the Square Box Office This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

In celebration of 1959, the year Bobby Darin released the album “That’s All”, the first 59 patrons to purchase tickets for Just in Time at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office on Thursday, January 30 at 1:00PM EST will receive a signed poster!
Erika Henningsen Completes Cast of JUST IN TIME, Led By Jonathan Groff
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Erika Henningsen will return to Broadway in the world premiere of the new musical JUST IN TIME as “Sandra Dee.” The musical is led by Jonathan Groff and will begin performances in March.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025
by - Jan 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
L.A. Theatre Works Releases Four Audio Plays By Tennessee Willams
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

L.A. Theatre Works has announced the availability of four audio theater productions of classic plays by Tennessee Williams.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 28, 2024

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's THE POST-ROE MONOLOGUES Benefit Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), in association with Kierstead Productions (Jim Kierstead) and Chalant Productions (Lisa Reich), presented a one-night only presentation of The Post-Roe Monologues, a play with music by Mimi Zieman, with music direction by Saul Nache and directed by Maria Torres on Monday, November 6 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos here!
Jeannette Bayardelle, Emily Bergl & More Join THE POST-ROE MONOLOGUES Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Additional cast members have been announced for the benefit performance of 'The Post-Roe Monologues' at Merkin Hall on November 6. Don't miss this powerful and timely show!
2 Broadway Shows Play Final Performances Today
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2023

Broadway says goodbye to two limited run productions. Good Night, Oscar takes its final bow at the Belasco following 16 previews and 126 regular performances; and El Mago Pop will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 5 previews and 13 regular performances.
Playing On Air Reveals Summer 2023 Season Of Audio Plays Featuring John Patrick Shanley, Debra Messing & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Playing on Air has revealed its Summer 2023 podcast season, featuring an exciting lineup of nine audio plays curated and produced by Founder and Consulting Director Claudia Catania.
Photos: Debra Messing Reunites with WILL & GRACE Co-Star Sean Hayes at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 24, 2023

Check out photos of Debra Messing visiting Will & Grace co-star Sean Hayes at Good Night, Oscar on Broadway!
Photos: Go Backstage at HAM4HAM with the Casts of INTO THE WOODS, & JULIET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, and More
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 3, 2023

The casts of Into the Woods, New York, New York, and & Juliet performed at this week's Ham4Ham, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performers backstage at the event. Check out the photos here!
LA's Dances With Films Celebrates 26 Years at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Dances With Film aka DWF:LA is about to unleash its 26th annual independent film festival from June 22-July 2 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. 
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical.
Video: Sean Hayes Reveals Why Starring in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR is 'Therapeutic' to Him on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

Sean Hayes sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring on Broadway in Good Night, Oscar. Hayes revealed how starring as Oscar Levant in the new play is 'almost therapeutic' to him. Hayes also discussed why the performance is such a departure from his Will & Grace character, how Broadway relies on the Tony Awards, and more. Watch the video now!
Photos: GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Star Sean Hayes Honored With Sardi's Portrait
by Bruce Glikas - May 12, 2023

Good Night, Oscar starring Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes, is running now at  Broadway's Belasco Theatre. In celebration of the actor's acclaimed turn as Oscar Levant in the new play from Doug Wright, Sean has been honored with his very own Sardi's portrait! See photos from his unveiling celebration!
Photos: Barry Manilow Visits GOODNIGHT, OSCAR on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - May 1, 2023

Check out photos of Barry Manilow visiting Good Night, Oscar on Broadway!
SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2023

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Emily Bergl been in?

Emily Bergl has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Emily Bergl been in?

Emily Bergl has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Emily Bergl been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Good Night, Oscar.

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