Emily Shaffer
Emily Shaffer | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | West Virginia University (Bachelor Fine Arts, Acting & Minor in Dance) |
Occupation | Actress, Narrator |
Years active | 2011–present |
Spouse(s) | Vance Barber[1] |
Parent(s) | Joe and Suzanne Shaffer |
Website | https://www.emilyshaffer.me |
Emily Shaffer is an American film actress, dancer, and audio book narrator.[1]
Early life and education[]
Shaffer was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She attended Robert C. Byrd High School, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in theater.[2]
Career[]
Shaffer appeared in productions sponsored by Jigsaw Theatre and West Virginia Public Theatre. In 2010 she performed in He’s Coming Up the Stairs at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.[3]
Shaffer got her start acting on television on HBO's How to Make It in America (2011). She was a guest star in the pilot for the NBC series Chicago Med, a spin off of Chicago Fire/Chicago P.D.[2]
She later had theatrical roles at the Gladys G. Davis Theatre and the New York Theatre Workshop.[4] In 2018 she performed in It's a Wonderful Life, staged by Virginia Public Theatre.[5]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role |
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2009 | Sex & Grammer | Rachel |
2011 | How to Make It in America (TV Series) HBO | Brianna |
2012 | Covert Affairs (TV Series) | Debbie Green |
2013 | Unforgettable (TV Series) | Andrea Weston |
2014 | Heather and Andy (Short) | Heather |
2015 | Allegiance (TV Series) | Ella Sutton |
2015 | Chicago Fire (TV Series) | Dr. Diana Claman |
Appearances in commercials[]
- Axe Body Spray (TV Commercial)
- Axe Body Spray (print ad) print model
- First Look LXTV (NBC New York) host
- Doritos (TV Commercial) lead talent
Audiobooks narrated[]
Emily has narrated several audiobooks since 2010.[6]
- Blood Promise 2010
- Spirit Bound 2010
- Last Sacrifice 2010
- Bloodlines 2011
- Gameboard of the Gods 2013
- The Fiery Heart 2013
- The Immortal Crown 2014
- The Ruby Circle 2015
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "'I like your pants,' laser-tag proposal yield ultimate 'party' wedding". Today, Nov. 9, 2014, By Chris Serico
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Harrison County native to appear on ‘Chicago Fire’". West Virginia Meetro News, By Aaron Payne, April 07, 2015
- ^ "Queen-size comic camp, a la Stanwyck". Florida Theatre on Stage, July 30, 2010 by Bill Hirschman
- ^ http://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view§ion=News&item=Clarksburgs-Emily-Shaffer-To-Appear-on-Tonights-Episode-of-Covert-Affairs915
- ^ "West Virginia Public Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Opens At The WVU Creative Arts Center!". Broadway World, by Richard Allen Dec. 14, 2018
- ^ https://www.overdrive.com/creators/488410/emily-shaffer?sort=publishDate&sd=asc
External links[]
- 1986 births
- Living people
- People from Clarksburg, West Virginia
- American television actresses