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Merritt Wever Biography

Birth Name:Siobhán Merrit Wever

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2010 Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Was nominated for the 2014 Online Film and Television Award for Best TV Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Studied at Sarah Lawrence College
Got her start in acting at the age of 15 when she was cast in the TV film "Blue River․"
Quote: "[On picking diverse roles] "I don’t spend too much time thinking about it, but I do think it’s important to do other work that’s different from [one role] because I don’t want to start equating acting with acting [like one character]․""
Spent a few days working in an emergency room to prepare for her role on "Nurse Jackie․"
Performed in the off-Broadway production "The Illusion" in 2011

Awards

2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: winner
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2020Robert Altman Award-: winner
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actress: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2025Best Lead Actress-: winner