Tessa Albertson
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Tessa Albertson | |
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| Born | New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Tessa Albertson is an American actress. She plays Caitlin Miller on the television series Younger.[1]
Early life
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (November 2019) |
Albertson was born in New York City. After high school graduation, she took time off for her acting career before attending Princeton University.
Career
[edit]In 2008, Albertson got the role of Alice in the movie Phoebe in Wonderland opposite Elle Fanning and Bailee Madison.
In 2012, she played the role of Isabella in the Henry Alex Rubin's drama movie, Disconnect opposite Jason Bateman and Hope Davis.
In 2014, she starred in the pilot Bambi Cottages beside Molly Shannon and Paul F. Tompkins. She played the role of Veronica Burke. The same year, she was announced in the casting of the new series Younger by Darren Star, the creator of Sex and the City, a sitcom broadcast on TV Land. She plays the role of Caitlin Miller, Liza's daughter.
In 2015, she acted in two movies, including 3 Generations opposite Elle Fanning and Naomi Watts. In 2016, the actress played Tilda in the movie Complete Unknown opposite Michael Shannon and Rachel Weisz. She also acted in the musical Shrek The Musical, playing Princess Fiona. In 2017, Albertson played Alex Faustner in the drama film November Criminals, opposite Chloë Grace Moretz and Ansel Elgort.
In 2023, Albertson starred in the world premiere of the dark comedy I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire at the Cell Theatre in New York, portraying a lonely eighth-grader who plots to kidnap and marry the Spider-Man 2 star. Albertson will reprise the role in the play's U.K. premiere at Southwark Playhouse in summer 2024.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Phoebe in Wonderland | Alice | Daniel Barnz | |
| 2012 | Disconnect | Isabella | Henry Alex Rubin | |
| 2013 | Shrek The Musical | Teen Fiona | Michael John Warren | |
| 2015 | 3 Generations | Spoon | Gaby Dellal | |
| 2015 | The Board | Jenn | David Shane | Short film |
| 2016 | Complete Unknown | Tilda | Joshua Marston | |
| 2016 | Barry | Tina | Vikram Gandhi | |
| 2017 | Blame | Ellie Redgrave | Quinn Shephard | |
| 2017 | November Criminals | Alex Faustner | Sacha Gervasi | |
| 2021 | Happy Days | Winnie | Nico Krell | [3][4] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bambi Cottages | Veronica Burke | Television film |
| 2015–21 | Younger | Caitlin Miller | Recurring |
| 2016 | The Good Wife | Sam | Episode: "Iowa" |
| 2018 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Alicia Beck | Episode: "Mea Culpa" |
| 2019 | Instinct | Shayla | Episode: "Big Splash" |
| 2019 | The Family | Potomac Point Sister | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Generation | Natalia | Episode: "Toasted" |
References
[edit]- ^ Wiegand, David (7 January 2016). "'Teachers' Could Use a Lesson From 'Younger'". SFGate. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ Cullwell-Block, Logan. "See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire". Playbill. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (2021-03-08). "Battered but Unbowed: How Beckett Speaks to a New Era". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Beckett's "Happy Days" Stars Princeton University Alums | Town Topics". Retrieved 2021-03-11.
