Elisabeth Moss has established herself as a trendsetter in television and film with her captivating performances and versatile skillset.
She was born on July 24, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, and introduced arts at an early age, with both parents being musicians. At first, she thought she would be a dancer, and she even studied ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City. However, she got the acting bug, which led her to her first role as Zoey Bartlet, the President’s daughter, on the hugely popular television series The West Wing. After that role, there was no turning back.
Next, Moss became Peggy Olson in AMC’s Mad Men, where she plays a secretary who rises through the ranks to become a copywriter. Her portrayal of the character was relatable and resonated with the audience, earning her multiple Emmy nominations.
In 2017, Moss took on the role of Offred (June Osborne) in Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Her portrayal of a woman determined to survive and find her daughter helped make the show a massive success and earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Moss described the role as deeply challenging. The Handmaid’s Tale will start streaming its sixth and final season on Hulu in the spring.
Aside from The Handmaid’s Tale, Moss has been staying busy through various projects. She starred in the psychological thriller The Invisible Man (2020) and delivered a powerful performance as a woman tormented by an unseen entity. She also appeared in the film Shirly (2020), where she portrayed author Shirley Jackson.
Elisabeth Moss has also shown that she is a talented director, taking control of several episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale as well as a few episodes of Shining Girls, which is available on AppleTV. She has also worked as a producer many times.
Looking ahead, she will star in Last Night at the Lobster a comedy-drama, the new TV series Imperfect Women, and the TV movie She Will Rise. There is every reason to believe there will also be lots more after that.
FAQ
What was Elisabeth Moss’s first acting role?
Her early roles included appearances in Lucky Chances (1990) and Picket Fences (1992-1995).
Has Elisabeth Moss won any major awards?
- Primetime Emmy Awards (for The Handmaid’s Tale)
- Golden Globe Awards (for Top of the Lake and The Handmaid’s Tale)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (for Mad Men)
Does Elisabeth Moss use social media?
No, she does not have any public social media accounts, as she prefers to keep her personal life private.
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