Lindsey Brooke Kraft (born January 23, 1983) is an American actress, model and writer. She is best known for playing Marguerite Macaw on Getting On, Leslie Curry on Living Biblically, and Allison on Grace and Frankie.[1][2]
Lindsey Kraft | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lindsey Brooke Kraft January 23, 1983 Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, writer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Kraft has also appeared in films such as Epic Movie (2007), Nostalgia (2018), and A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018).
Kraft is also a singer, songwriter, and pianist, and is currently writing a musical titled Love, Me. In Fall 2023, Kraft opened for fellow pianist and singer/songwriter, Ben Folds, on his What Matters Most tour, playing songs from Love, Me.[3][4]
Early life
editKraft was born in Manhasset, New York, on January 23, 1983, and grew up on Long Island, New York.[5] She is a graduate of the University of Maryland.[2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nail Polish | Sorority girl | |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Rogue | |
| 2008 | The Accidental Husband | Lauren | |
| 2010 | Nonames | Steph | |
| See You in September | Dagney | ||
| 2012 | The Babymakers | Greta | |
| 2017 | Newly Single | Jackie | |
| 2018 | Nostalgia | Tobey | |
| A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Gwyneth Cravens |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003, 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Courtney / Lisette | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Ms. Prokolsky | Episode: "Pattern of Conduct" |
| Third Watch | Penelope | 3 episodes | |
| 2006 | The Sopranos | Nadia | Episode: "Johnny Cakes" |
| Without a Trace | Amy Jenson | Episode: "Watch Over Me" | |
| 2009 | Southland | Daisy Milliard | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Connie | Episode: "The Canary's Song" |
| Rex Is Not Your Lawyer | Sophia Kraft | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2010–2011 | Backwash | Phoebe / Pheobe | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Tagged | Susan Cromwell | TV movie |
| 2012 | Happy Endings | Lindsey | Episode: "The St. Valentine's Day Maxssacre" |
| Desperate Housewives | Jennifer | Episode: "Finishing the Hat" | |
| Dating Rules from My Future Self | Tara Reed | 5 episodes | |
| The Newsroom | Alexandra | Episode: "The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate" | |
| Sketchy | Episode: "Got the Check" | ||
| 2012–2013 | The Mob Doctor | Casey Lambert | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Guys with Kids | Jess | Episode: "Marny's Dad" |
| Men at Work | Morgan | Episode: "Weekend at PJ's" | |
| Burning Love | Rebecca | Episode: "Photo Shoot" | |
| Brenda Forever | Jenny | TV movie | |
| 2013–2015 | Getting On | Marguerite Macaw | 14 episodes |
| 2014 | Kirstie | Melissa Winters | Episode: "The Dinner Party" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Lisa Campbell | Episode: "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" | |
| 2 Broke Girls | Monica | Episode: "And the Kilt Trip" | |
| Mixology | Gabby | Episode: "Cal & Kacey" | |
| Veep | Cassie Langley | Episode: "Clovis" | |
| Franklin & Bash | Mikah Rowe | Episode: "Red or Black" | |
| 2015 | Chasing Life | Shawna | Episode: "Rest in Peace" |
| Workaholics | Jasmine | Episode: "Blood Drive" | |
| Backstrom | Claire McGrail | Episode: "Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It" | |
| NCIS | Sarah Goode | 2 episodes | |
| Wayward Pines | Darla | Episode: "Do Not Discuss Your Life Before" | |
| Bones | Leelah Strawn | Episode: "The Next in the Last" | |
| Childrens Hospital | Esther | Episode: "Home Life of a Doctor" | |
| Suits | Alyssa Lang | Episode: "Toe to Toe" | |
| 2016 | Noches con Platanito | Herself | |
| Lethal Weapon | Sarah McFadden | Episode: "Can I Get a Witness?" | |
| Dream Team | Michaela | TV movie | |
| 2016–2018 | The Ranch | Dr. Boyd | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | Grace and Frankie | Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz | Recurring |
| 2017 | Modern Family | Joey | Episode: "All Things Being Equal" |
| 2018 | Nobodies | Michelle | Episode: "Open Dorf Policy" |
| Living Biblically | Leslie Curry | Main cast[6] | |
| The Conners | Mrs. Reynolds | Episode: "Tangled Up in Blue" | |
| 2018–2019 | Dirty John | Ruth | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | The Big Bang Theory | Marissa Johnson | 2 episodes[7] |
| Fam | Molly | Episode: "This Is Fam" | |
| 2019–2021 | Why Women Kill | Claire | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | The Good Doctor | Ellie Lewis | Episode: "Fault" |
| 2021 | Them | Midge Pruitt | Episodes: "Day 1" and "Day 3" |
| The Shrink Next Door | Deborah | Episode: "The Consultation" | |
| Fantasy Island | Allison Holmes | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Mythic Quest | Sarah | Episode: "Sarian" |
| 2023 | Obliterated | Yani | 4 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Lindsey Brooke Kraft". ucbcomedy.com. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Living Biblically Cast: Lindsey Kraft". CBS. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ DaPolito, Laura (October 2, 2023). "Concert Review: Ben Folds / Lindsey Kraft @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 09/30/2023". Nippertown. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Folds, Ben. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Lindsey Kraft". TV Guide. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 29, 2017). "Lindsey Kraft To Co-Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'Living Biblically'". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 18, 2018). "'The Big Bang Theory' Sets Lindsey Kraft In Recurring Role". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 18, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2019.