Elisabeth Moss

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Biography

A gifted actress and veteran of series television, Elisabeth Moss wasted no time getting her career off the ground. Starting as a child actor, Moss graduated high school two years early and stayed out of trouble during her teens by choosing to focus solely on her work. As a result of her unusually mature work ethic, Moss was rarely without a job. After working steadily in film and television for years, Moss landed her big break in 1999 when …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

July 24, 1982

Career Milestones

2012

Cast opposite Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, and Kristen Stewart in feature adaptation of "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in Drama Series

2011

Made her West End debut in the revival of Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour"

2010

Co-starred with Jonah Hill and Russell Brand in "Get Him to the Greek"

2008

Cast in the pivotal role of Karen in the revival of David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow"

2007

Breakthrough TV role as secretary-turned-copywriter Peggy Olson on the AMC drama series "Mad Men"

2005

Played Christina on the drama series "Invasion" (ABC)

2003

Breakthrough performance in the indie drama "Virgin"

2002

Made New York stage debut in the title role of Richard Nelson's "Franny's Way"

1999

Played first daughter Zoey Bartlet on the American political drama "The West Wing" (NBC)

1999

Had a supporting role as Polly, the burn victim in "Girl, Interrupted" co-starring Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie

1997

Appeared in "A Thousand Acres" opposite Michelle Pfeiffer

1996

Starred in ABC's remake of the 1974 film "Escape to Witch Mountain"

1995

Portrayed a young Ashley Judd in the CBS miniseries "Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge"

1996

Played a conservative 12-year-old facing the wrath of a group of lethal liberals in "The Last Supper"

1994

Played Fairuza Balk's younger sister in the independent feature "Imaginary Crimes"

1993

Provided the voice of Michelle in Hanna-Barbera animated feature "Once Upon a Forest"

1991

Feature debut in the comical "Suburban Commando"

1990

Made her acting debut at the age of six in the NBC miniseries "Lucky Chances"

Began training in ballet at the age of five

Awards

2012

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2012

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2011

Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES in Mad Men

2011

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2010

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Mad Men

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Mad Men

2004

Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Virgin