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Michelle Trachtenberg Biography

Birth Name:Michelle Christine Trachtenberg

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Drama by a Supporting Young Actress in 2001
  • Collaborated with the brand Botkier to raise money for the non-profit organization Oxfam International
  • Got her start in acting at the age of three, when she was cast in a commercial for Wisk detergent
  • Made her screen debut in the series "The Adventures of Pete and Pete․"
  • Became interested in acting after seeing a childhood friend of hers in a advertisement
  • Best known for her roles on the series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl․"
  • Has designed jewelry for the fashion brand Coach

Awards

  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actress: winner
  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actress/Performance in a Motion Picture Comedy: nominated
  • 2001Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Sidekick: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actress: winner
  • 2002Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2002Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2002Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress: nominated
  • 2003Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series: nominated
  • 2007Special Jury Prize-Breakthrough Performer: winner
  • 2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Villain: nominated
  • 2014WIN Award-Actress MFT Movie / Mini-Series: winner