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E. R. Fightmaster

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E. R. Fightmaster (also credited as Emily Fightmaster) (born 1991/1992)[1] is an American non-binary[2] actor, producer, and writer.

Early life and education

Fightmaster started college at the University of Cincinnati[1] before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.[3]

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.[4]

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill,[5] in 2021, they were cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.[6]

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin".[5]

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Tales from the Closet Themself TV series (2 episodes); credited as Emily Fightmaster
2019, 2021 Work in Progress Alexis TV series (2 episodes)
2020 Yew Boys Gill Short film; also producer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020 Pathetic Woman Andy Short film; also producer and writer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020 Ancient Methods Tara-Jay Short film; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020–2021 Shrill Em / Emily TV series (12 episodes)
2021 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Kai Bartley TV series (5 episodes)

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c Jones, Chris (September 7, 2018). "Our Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater: Here come the next names to know, Class of 2018". Chicago Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Dry, Jude (May 21, 2021). "'Shrill's' E.R. Fightmaster on Bringing a Non-Binary Dreamboat to Screen". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "E.R. Fightmaster". The Second City.
  4. ^ Low, Elaine (December 17, 2019). "CBS Unveils 2020 Showcase Creative Team, Writers' Room".
  5. ^ a b Rosario, Alexandra Del (October 27, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy': 'Shrill' Alum E.R. Fightmaster To Recur As ABC Drama's First Nonbinary Doctor". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Aurthur, Kate (October 27, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy' Casts E.R. Fightmaster as First Non-Binary Doctor (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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