About Elisabeth Moss
Elisabeth Singleton Moss, popularly known as Elisabeth Moss is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous movies, television shows, and stage productions. She rose to prominence after portraying the youngest daughter of President Josiah Bartlet in the NBC political drama series, The West Wing from 1999 to 2006. She is also known for her roles as Peggy Olson in the AMC period drama series, Mad Men, Detective Robin Griffin in the BBC miniseries, Top of the Lake, and for producing and starring in the web television series, The Handmaid's Tale. For her work, she has won several awards including 2 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Satellite Awards, and 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards from numerous nominations.
Elisabeth Moss was born on 24 July 1982. Her birth name is Elisabeth Singleton Moss. Her birth place is in Los Angeles, California in the United States. She was born to musician parents, Ron Moss (father) and Linda Moss (Mother). she has one younger brother. She was raised a Scientologist. Her father is English. Thus she holds both American and English nationality. She has part-Swedish ancestry on her mother's side. Moss was interested in dancing from an early age and aimed to become a professional dancer. She took ballet classes at the School of American Ballet in New York City. She then moved to Washington D.C. to study dance at the Kennedy Center. She had already started to get acting roles. Thus, she was homeschooled, graduating in 1999.
Elisabeth Moss stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. She has a body weight of 53 Kg. She has an average body build. Her body measurements are 35-28-36 inches. Her eye color is blue whereas her hair color is dark brown. Her shoe size is 7(US) and her dress size is 10(US). Her sexual orientation is straight.
During her early life, dancing always fascinated her. Consequently, she did learn ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City.
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Elisabeth Moss Career Timeline
- Elisabeth Moss made her screen debut as a child actress with the NBC miniseries, Lucky/Chances in 1990.
- After starring in minor roles in other projects, she landed a recurring role in Cynthia Parks in family drama series, Picket Fences. She appeared in the series from 1992 to 1995.
- She then appeared in minor roles in several tv series and television films before landing her breakthrough role as Zoey Bartlet in political drama series, The West Wing in 1999.
- She starred as the daughter of President Josiah Bartlet in the series from 1999 to 2006.
- She then appeared in guest roles in several television series before landing one of the main roles in period drama series, Mad Men.
- She appeared in the role of Peggy Olson in the series from 2007 to 2015.
- She starred in one of the main roles as Robin Griffin in the BBC mystery drama miniseries, Top of the Lake.
- She is also known for her work in the dystopian tragedy web television series, The Handmaid's Tale since 2017. She is also the producer of the series.
- She has lent guest-voice roles in several animated television shows including Frosty Returns (1992), Batman: The Animated Series (1993), Animaniacs (1993), Freakazoid! (1995), It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1996), and The Simpsons (2013).
- She has guest appeared in television series, Anything but Love, Johnny Bago, The Practice, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Invasion, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Grey's Anatomy, Medium, Ghost Whisperer, Fear Itself, and Mercy among others.
- She appeared in television films, Bar Girls (1990), Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991), Midnight's Child (1992), Gyspy (1993), Escape to Witch Mountain (1995), Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995), Earthly Possessions (1999), and Spirit (2001).
Elisabeth Moss Film Career
- Elisabeth Moss made her film debut as a child actress with the 1991 science fiction comedy film, Suburban Commando.
- She later appeared in the main role, supporting role or minor role in several films.
- Her films are Imaginary Crimes (1994), Separate Lives (1995), The Last Supper (1995), A Thousand Acres (1997), The Joyriders (1999), Mumford (1999), Anywhere but Here (1999), Girl Interrupted (1999), West of Here (2002), Heart of American (2002), Temptation (2003).
- She made and starred in the drama film, Virgin in 2004. The film went on to win several awards.
- Her other films are The Missing (2003), Bittersweet Place (2005), The Attic (2007), Day Zero (2007), El Camino (2008), New Orleans Mon Amour (2008), and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009).
- From 2010 to 2019, she appeared in numerous films. They are A Buddy Story (2010), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Darling Companion (2012), On the Road (2012), Listen Up Philip (2014), The One I Love (2014), Meadowland (2015), Truth (2015), High-Rise (2015), The Free World (2016), Chuck (2016), Mad To Be Normal (2017), The Square (2017), The Seagull (2018), The Old Man & the Gun (2018), Light of My Life (2019), Us (2019), and The Kitchen (2019).
- She produced and starred in the 2015 film, Queen of Earth, and the 2018 film, Her Smell.
- In 2020, she starred in the biographical drama film, Shirley and the science fiction horror film, The Invisible Man.
- She had voice roles in films, Once Upon a Forest (1993) and Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011).
- Elisabeth Moss starring movies that are yet to be released are The French Dispatch and Next Goal Wins. The French Dispatch is set to release in 2020.
- She has also appeared in numerous short films.
Elisabeth Moss Theater Career
- She played Young Franny in the theater production of Franny's Way at Linda Gross Theater in 2002.
- Elisabeth Moss made her Broadway debut in October 2008. She played the role of Karen in the 20th Anniversary revival of Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet.
- She made her West End debut in 2011. She played the role of Martha Dobie in Lillian Hellman's play, The Children's Hour.
- She played Heidi Holland in Broadway productions of The Heidi Chronicles in 2015.
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Elisabeth Moss Awards and Nominations
- Elisabeth Moss has won several awards from numerous nominations. They are:
- 2014 Golden Globe Award - Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film for Top of the Lake.
- 2018 Golden Globe Award - Best Actress - Television Series Drama for The Handmaid's Tale. Nominated for the same in 2019.
- 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for The Handmaid's Tale. She was also nominated for several Emmy Awards for Mad Men and Top Of the Lake on several occasions.
- 2014 Satellite Awards - Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film for Top of the Lake: China Girl.
- 2018 Satellite Award - Best Actress - Television Series Drama for The Handmaid's Tale.
- 2009 and 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama for Mad Men. She was also nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Top of the Lake and The Handmaid's Tale.
- 2013 Critics' Choice Television Award - Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries for Top of the Lake.
- 2018 Critics' Choice Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series for The Handmaid's Tale.
- She also received nominations for Tony Awards, ASTRA Awards, BAFTA Award, Young Artist Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Empire Award, Drama League Award among others.
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Who is Elisabeth Moss married to?
Elisabeth Moss has been married once. She was married to American comedian-actor, Fred Armisen. The couple met in October 2008. They soon fell in love and exchanged their vows on 25 October 2009. However, their marriage did not last long. They separated in June 2010 and Moss filed for divorce in September 2010. Their divorce was finalized in May 2011. She does not have any children.
Following her marriage fallout, she dated Australian cinematographer Adam Arkapaw. Her relationship with Arkapaw did not work out as well. She later started maintaining a private life. It is not clear either she is in a relationship or not. She was repeatedly linked romantically with Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise in 2020. She was also linked with actor Tom Hiddleston.
How much is Elisabeth Moss Worth?
Elisabeth Moss earns from her career in the entertainment industry. Her major income comes from her acting career. She has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows. She has also appeared in Broadway productions. Her films have grossed millions and makes quite a fortune from her appearance in tv series. At present, her net worth is estimated at $20 million.
