Eris Baker (born August 4, 2005) is an American actress. She played Tess Pearson on the television series This Is Us (2016–2022).
Eris Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 2005 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
editBaker was born and raised in Los Angeles.[1] She is the eldest of four girls.[2] Her interest in acting was sparked while she participated in elementary school plays.[1] She followed acting classes and her parents found her an agent.[3] She believes in God, saying: "What helps me is my relationship with God. Whenever I'm down, I read the word; I pray. It helps me become more confident."[4] She attends public school.[5]
Career
editAt age eleven, Baker landed the role of Tess Pearson in the television series This Is Us. She won with the rest of the cast two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.[6][7] She has also appeared in other television series such as Disney Channel's K.C. Undercover, Netflix's Alexa & Katie, and Comedy Central's Drunk History.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | This Is Us | Tess Pearson | Main role |
| 2017–2018 | K.C. Undercover | Diane | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Alexa & Katie | Michelle | |
| 2019 | Drunk History | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Bite Size Halloween | Kat |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | This Is Us | Won[6] |
| 2019 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Won[7] | ||
| 2022 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) | Nominated[9] |
References
edit- ^ a b Fowler, Nikki (June 18, 2020). "Summer Cover Star, Eris Baker, Gives the Scoop on the Success of NBC's 'This Is Us' and the Evolution of Tess". Glitter. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT "THIS IS US" STARLET ERIS BAKER!". Young Hollywood. March 26, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "'This Is Us' star Eris Baker talks the NBC megahit & the advice she got from her Emmy-winning costar". Bleep. October 10, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Sayej, Nadja (May 24, 2022). "Eris Baker Talks the 'This Is Us' Series Finale, Fashion Fun, and How to Stay Confident". Shondaland. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (March 13, 2018). "'This Is Us' Star Eris Baker Shares the Adorable Way She Found Out She Was Cast as Tess Pearson". People. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Hammond, Pete (January 22, 2018). "SAG Awards Analysis: 'Three Billboards' Rebounds From PGA Loss, But Oscar Race Still Too Close To Call; NBC's 'This Is Us' Shakes Things Up On TV Side". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (December 12, 2018). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'A Star Is Born', 'Mrs. Maisel', 'Ozark' Lead Way – The Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Introducing Eris Baker, The 'This Is Us' Star Ready To Shine". Essence. October 24, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "Eris Baker". 1883. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
External links
edit- Eris Baker at IMDb