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E. R. Fightmaster
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dry, Jude (May 21, 2021). "'Shrill's' E.R. Fightmaster on Bringing a Non-Binary Dreamboat to Screen". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "E.R. Fightmaster". The Second City.
- ^ Low, Elaine (December 17, 2019). "CBS Unveils 2020 Showcase Creative Team, Writers' Room".
- ^ 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.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (October 27, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy' Casts E.R. Fightmaster as First Non-Binary Doctor (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- Living people
- American non-binary actors
- Actors from Cincinnati
- American television writers
- DePaul University alumni
- 21st-century LGBT people
- Non-binary writers