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Beth Riesgraf Biography

Birth Name:Beth Jean Riesgraf

Birth Place:Belle Plaine, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was married to "My Name is Earl" actor Jason Lee from 2001 to 2007, and the couple had a son named Pilot
  • Made her screen acting debut in the MTV series "Undressed" in 1999
  • Became interested in acting during her childhood, when her grandmother took her to see shows at the local theater
  • Quote: "[on her "Leverage" character] "Her mind is like a computer, so she processes things differently than many other people would ․․․ I try to think about her reality in the way that she does things․""
  • Best known for playing Parker in the TV series "Leverage․"
  • Began learning photography in high school, and her pictures have been published in magazines like Anthem, GQ, Men's Journal and Backstage
  • Was prom queen and class president in high school and was voted "Most Admired Senior" by her classmates

Awards

  • 2011Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2012Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2013Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2022Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series: nominated