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Elizabeth Reaser Biography

Birth Name:Elizabeth Ann Reaser

Birth Place:Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2009 Prism Award for her role in "Grey's Anatomy․"
  • Won the 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival award for best actress
  • Attended the Juilliard School
  • Quote: "I feel so blessed that I've been able to achieve what I have without a lot of pain and struggle․ There are so many actors out there who are immensely talented and some I know are pretty close to starving․"
  • Quote: "You have to have more than a dream․ It's hard and getting harder every day․ You have to really want it and be determined to do just about anything to get it․ And you have to stay very focused․"
  • Well known for her role in the series "Grey's Anatomy․"
  • Learned how to embalm deceased bodies for her role in "Haunting of Hill House․"

Awards

  • 2006Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2006WFCC Award-Best Female Images in a Movie: winner
  • 2006Karen Morley Award-: winner
  • 2007Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated