Emily Wickersham

Emily Wickersham
Wickersham at the 2014 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Born (1984-04-26) April 26, 1984 (age 40)
Kansas, United States
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Blake Hanley
(m. 2010; div. 2018)
(m. 2024)
Children2

Emily Wickersham (born April 26, 1984)[1] is an American actress best known for her role as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor Bishop on NCIS.[2]

Early life

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Wickersham has Austrian and Swedish (Värmland) ancestry. She was born in Kansas but grew up in Mamaroneck, New York.[3][4] She attended Muhlenberg College for two years before dropping out.[5]

Career

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In 2013, prior to the departure of actress Cote de Pablo, Wickersham was cast as NSA Analyst Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop in a three-episode arc starting from Season 11 of NCIS, starting November 19, 2013, on CBS. She was subsequently promoted to series regular, and her character officially became an NCIS Special Agent.[6][7] Following the conclusion of the show's 18th season on May 26, 2021, Wickersham confirmed her departure from the show after eight years via Instagram.[8]

Wickersham has also appeared in the feature film Gone and has made a number of guest appearances on television.

Personal life

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She married musician Blake Hanley on November 23, 2010,[9][10][11] on Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys.[12] They divorced in December 2018.[13] In 2021, she had a son with her partner, James Badge Dale.[14] They married in September 2024.[15][16] In October 2024 they had their second child.[17]

Her great-grandfather was the football player Isadore Anderson.[18]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Gardener of Eden Kate
2008 Definitely, Maybe 1998 Intern
2009 How I Got Lost Taylor
2010 Remember Me Miami Blonde
2011 I Am Number Four Nicole
2012 Gone Molly Conway
2015 Glitch Vanessa

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Late Show with David Letterman Jules Episode dated January 25
Parco P.I. Grace Carr "Just Another Pretty Face"
2006–07 The Sopranos Rhiannon Flammer (1) Season 6 Episode 8: "Johnny Cakes" (2006)
(2) Season 6 Episode 11: "Cold Stones" (2006)
(3) Season 6 Episode 20: "The Blue Comet" (2007)
(4) Season 6 Episode 21: "Made in America" (2007)
2007 The Bronx Is Burning Jennifer Steinbrenner Season 1 Episode 5: "Caught!"
The Gamekillers The Girl Season 1 Episode 1: "Marcus & Aja"
Mitch Albom's for One More Day Maria Benetto Lang TV film
2009 Taking Chance Kelley Phelps TV film
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Ceci Madison Season 8 Episode 14: "Major Case"
Bored to Death Emily Season 1 Episode 4: "The Case of the Stolen Skateboard"
Trauma Jessica Season 1 Episode 4: "Stuck"
2011 Gossip Girl Leading Lady Season 5 Episode 1: "Yes, Then Zero"
2013 The Bridge Kate Millwright (1) Season 1 Episode 3: "Rio"
(2) Season 1 Episode 4: "Maria of the Desert"
(3) Season 1 Episode 10: "Old Friends"
2013–2021 NCIS Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop Recurring role Season 11 (3 episodes)
Main role: Season 11–18 (169 episodes)
2016 NCIS: New Orleans Season 2 Episode 12: "Sister City: Part 2"

References

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  1. ^ "Today in History: April 26, Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster". The Associated Press. April 15, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024. Actor Emily Wickersham is 40
  2. ^ "NCIS Exclusive: Sopranos Alum Eyed as Ziva's Successor, Debut Set For November". TV Line. September 17, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  3. ^ Emily Wickersham (December 19, 2013). "Interview with Emily Wickersham". The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Episode 1, 846. CBS. I'm Austrian and Swedish, born in Kansas.
  4. ^ "Emily Kaiser Wickersham and Blake Anderson Hanley". Celebrity Ping. August 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "NCIS' Emily Wickersham: Ingénew – CBS.com". CBS. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "Emily Wickersham joins 'NCIS' as series regular". Reality TV World. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 4, 2013). "'NCIS' Promotes Emily Wickersham to Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  8. ^ Henderson, Cydney (May 26, 2021). "'What a great ride': Emily Wickersham confirms exit from 'NCIS' following season finale". USA Today. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  9. ^ "Exclusive Premiere: The Celebratory Glow of Ghost Lion's "Shot the Sun Down"". atwoodmagazine. November 10, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  10. ^ Vickery, Colin (November 4, 2014). "Why star Mark Harmon chose Emily Wickersham to replace Cote de Pablo on NCIS". perthnow.com.au. PerthNow. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  11. ^ Bardin, Brantley (May 17, 2016). "My Fair Emily". CBS. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  12. ^ "Emily Kaiser Wickersham and Blake Anderson Hanley". Palm Beach Daily News. July 2, 2011. Archived from the original on January 10, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  13. ^ Lincoln, Matthew (May 6, 2019). "After Hollywood heartbreak, Hanley lives dream at SunFest". cbs12.com. West Palm Beach, Florida: WPEC. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  14. ^ Wickersham, Emily. "Welcome to the world Cassius Wickersham Dale born 12/30/21 just in time to join the party to ring in the New Year. You are more than @jamesbadgedale and I could ever have imagined ❤️ We are so in love with you". Instagram. Emily Wickersham on Instagram. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  15. ^ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/surprise-ncis-alum-gets-married-221458790.html
  16. ^ Wickersham, Emily. "Emily Wickersham on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  17. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/DA00OETPkSR/?igsh=cDM2NndqYmJobzQ1
  18. ^ "ALICE WICKERSHAM Obituary (2011) - Shawnee, KS - Kansas City Star". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
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