Biography
Her mother was Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep, one of the most acclaimed and beloved actors in the entertainment industry. Gummer began acting as a child, often taking on minor roles in feature films that starred her mother, before carving out her own career as a theater performer. She starred in numerous stage productions as a student at Northwestern University and then as a Broadway actress. Gummer took on challenging roles onscreen, from …
Career Milestones
1986 | Made onscreen debut at the age of three with a minor appearance opposite her mother and Jack Nicholson in the drama "Heartburn" |
2005 | Made professional stage debut with starring role in the play "Mr. Marmalade"; won a Theatre World Award |
2007 | Cast as the younger version of her mother's character in ensemble drama "Evening" |
2008 | First Broadway appearance, playing the naïve music student Cecile de Volanges in the Tony-nominated revival of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" |
2008 | Played supporting role in the war drama "Stop-Loss" |
2008 | Portrayed President John Adams' daughter-in-law Sally Smith in the critically acclaimed miniseries "John Adams" (HBO) |
2010 | Cast in recurring guest role on "The Good Wife" (CBS) |
2011 | Landed lead role on ABC medical drama "Off the Map" |
2012 | Played title character on The CW series "Emily Owens, M.D." |