Abbie Cobb is an American actress and author. She is known for her recurring roles as Emily Bradford on 90210 and as Kimantha on Suburgatory.
Abbie Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Born | Papillion, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, author |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Life and career
editAbbie Cobb was born in Papillion, Nebraska.[1] She became interested in acting after watching a Shirley Temple movie marathon in the third grade. She built her acting experience in high school before attending and graduating from Cedarville University. She moved to Los Angeles to book a number of stage productions. While in Los Angeles, she starred in local productions of Othello, Spring Awakening and The Toxic Avenger.
In 2009, she received her first screen role as A.J. in the 2010 Disney Channel original film Starstruck. She also had small role in the 2009 film The Missing Person. Her other acting credits include The Mentalist, Jonas, Medium, CSI: Miami, Pair of Kings, Imagination Movers, Big Time Rush, American Horror Story and the Disney Channel original film Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011).
From 2011 to 2013, she had a recurring role as Emily Bradford on The CW series 90210. She almost did not land the role, because of her close resemblance to fellow 90210 actress Jennie Garth. Her hair was dyed a dark color so she would be less like Garth.[2]
In 2011, Cobb wrote her first book entitled Stuck on a Ferris Wheel, a guide book to assist up-and-coming actors.[3]
From 2012 to 2014, Cobb had a recurring role as Kimantha on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory.
After years of being told how much she looks like Jennie Garth, particularly during Garth's time on Beverly Hills, 90210, it was announced in July 2015 that Cobb was cast to play Garth in the Lifetime television film The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story. It premiered on October 3, 2015.[4]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Missing Person | Leopard Girl | |
| 2014 | Moms' Night Out | Bridget | |
| 2016 | The Umbrella Man | Jackie | |
| 2017 | Weeji | Piper | Short |
| 2017 | The Candle | Ryder | Short |
| 2020 | How to Deter a Robber | Christine Schroeder | |
| 2023 | Old Dads | Judy |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Tess | Episode: "Rose-Colored Glasses" |
| 2010 | Starstruck | AJ | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2010 | Jonas | Jessika | Episode: "The Flirt Locker" |
| 2010 | Medium | Stacy McKee | Episode: "The People in Your Neighborhood" |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Donna Johnson | Episode: "Blood Sugar" |
| 2011 | Pair of Kings | Ethel | Episode: "The Young and the Restless" |
| 2011 | Imagination Movers | Goldilocks | Episode: "Goldilocks and the Four Movers" |
| 2011 | Big Time Rush | Jeanette | Episode: "Big Time Contest" |
| 2011 | American Horror Story | Dorothy Hudson | Episode: "Murder House" |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! | Jordan | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2011–12 | 90210 | Emily Bradford | 7 episodes |
| 2011–14 | Suburgatory | Kimantha | 15 episodes |
| 2012 | Two and a Half Men | Gabby | Episode: "Why We Gave Up Women" |
| 2012 | True Blood | Lindsey | Episode: "Whatever I Am, You Made Me" |
| 2012 | Longmire | Evelyn Mace | Episode: "An Incredibly Beautiful Thing" |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Astrid | Episode: "The Fifth Man" |
| 2012 | Teenage Bank Heist | Cassie Aveson | Movie |
| 2012–13 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Francine | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Bones | Paula Byrne | Episode: "The Blood from the Stones" |
| 2013 | Grey's Anatomy | Frances 'Frankie' Keller | Episode: "Sleeping Monster" |
| 2014 | Warriors | Sienna Pruitt | Movie |
| 2014 | Intelligence | Mackenzie Bradshaw | Episode: "The Rescue" |
| 2014 | Criminal Minds | Claire Dunbar | Episode: "If the Shoe Fits" |
| 2015 | Cheerleader Death Squad | Maddie | Movie |
| 2015 | Young & Hungry | Danielle | Episode: "Young & Ferris Wheel" |
| 2015 | The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story | Jennie Garth | Movie |
| 2015 | NCIS: New Orleans | Alison Hewitt | Episode: "I Do" |
| 2016 | Boy in the Attic | Callie Davis | Movie |
| 2016 | The Night Shift | Dani Stafford | Episode: "Burned" |
| 2017 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Quinna | Episode: "When One Door Opens, There's an Icy Draft" |
| 2018 | Santa Clarita Diet | Kayla Lawson | Episode: "Moral Gray Area" |
| 2018 | Henry Danger | Cassie | Episode: "Budget Cuts" |
| 2018 | Shameless | Colette | Episode: "Face It, You're Gorgeous" |
| 2018 | NCIS | Melanie Keller/Ritz | Episode: "A Thousand Words" |
| 2019–21 | Dwight in Shining Armor | Ragana | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Them | Natt Dixon | recurring cast |
|2023 |911 |Josephine "Jo |Episode: "Pay it forward"|
References
edit- ^ Korbelik, Jeff. "Jeff Korbelik: TV news about Nebraskan Abbie Cobb and more". JournalStar.com.
- ^ Swift, Andy (February 24, 2011). "'90210′ Exclusive: Abbie Cobb Says Crazy Emily 'May Not Be Around Much Longer!'". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
- ^ Cobb, Abbie (20 June 2011). Stuck on a Ferris Wheel: An Actor's Guide to Enjoying the Ride While Keeping Your Feet on The Ground. ISBN 978-1432765545.
- ^ Bentley, Jean. "Lifetime's Unauthorized Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210 Movie Casts Revealed". Us Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2015.