Lily Rabe

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Lily Rabe

Rabe at the Metropolitan Opera opening, September 22, 2008
Born (1982-06-29) June 29, 1982
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2001–present

Lily Rabe (born June 29, 1982) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Portia in the Shakespeare in the Park production of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, and in her roles in each season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story.

Early life

Rabe was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late actress Jill Clayburgh, who was Jewish,[1][2] and playwright David Rabe. She attended Northwestern University and the Hotchkiss School.

Career

Rabe's Broadway credits include a revival of Steel Magnolias, as well as An American Plan in 2008.[3] In the fall of 2005, she appeared in MCC's production of Colder Than Here. In 2006, her performance in George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House was praised by New York Times critic Charles Isherwood. Rabe has appeared in the films Never Again, Mona Lisa Smile, and as Bernadette in No Reservations and The Toe Tactic. She also appeared in two episodes of Medium in 2008, as a serial killer working under the guise of a victim. She was seen in the 2010 film All Good Things.

In June and July 2010, Rabe played Portia in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in Central Park in New York City, in the famed Shakespeare in the Park series of productions. She starred opposite Al Pacino as Shylock in a performance described as a "smashing break-out".[4] For this performance, Rabe was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in Play.[5] She continued in the role of Portia when the play opened at the Broadhurst Theater in November 2010, and continued in this role into 2011. On December 21, 2010, she discussed the role on Charlie Rose. Rabe took on the role of Nora in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House at the 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival.[6] She played Nora Montgomery on the first season of the FX show American Horror Story, Sister Mary Eunice on the second season, and Misty Day on the third season.

Rabe appeared at the Golden Theatre in the new Broadway play Seminar by Theresa Rebeck. It was directed by Sam Gold, and the cast included Alan Rickman, Jerry O'Connell, Hamish Linklater and Hettienne Park. It opened on November 20, 2011, and closed May 6, 2012. She finished work in the Public Theater's production of As You Like It, part of the 50th Season of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theatre. She played the role of Rosalind in the production that opened on June 11, 2012 and closed on June 30th, 2012.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Never Again Tess
2003 Mona Lisa Smile Art History student
2006 A Crime Sophie
2007 No Reservations Bernadette
2008 What Just Happened Dawn
2008 The Toe Tactic Mona Peek
2010 Weakness Katharine Browne
2010 All Good Things Deborah Lehrman
2011 Letters from the Big Man Sarah
2012 Redemption Trail Anna Cole
2013 Aftermath Samantha
2013 The First Mary Pickford pre-production
2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Commander Lyme filming
2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Commander Lyme filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Siena Boatman Episode: "Scared Crazy"
2006 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Nikki Episode: "Recall"
2008 Nip/Tuck Lanie Ainge Episode: "Kyle Ainge"
2008 Medium Joanna Wheeler 2 episodes
2009 Last of the Ninth Mary Byrne TV pilot
2010 Saving Grace Sarah Cullen Episode: "You Can't Save Them All, Grace"
2010 Law & Order Andrea Wheaton Episode: "Crashers"
2011–13 The Good Wife Petra Moritz 2 episodes
2011 Exit Strategy Natalie Clayton TV pilot
2011 American Horror Story: Murder House Nora Montgomery 7 episodes
2012–13 American Horror Story: Asylum Sister Mary Eunice 10 episodes
Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress
2013–14 American Horror Story: Coven Misty Day 10 episodes

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Steel Magnolias Annelle Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
2006 Heartbreak House Ellie Dunn
2009 The American Plan Lili Adler
2010 The Merchant of Venice Portia Nominated—Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
2011 Seminar Kate
2011 A Doll's House Nora
2012 As You Like It Rosalind
2013 Miss Julie Julie

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Steel Magnolias Nominated
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play The Merchant of Venice Nominated
2011 Tony Awards Best Actress in a Play The Merchant of Venice Nominated
2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated

References

  1. ↑ H.W. Wilson Company (1979). Current Biography. University of Michigan: H. W. Wilson Co. p. 76. 
  2. ↑ White, James Terry (1967). The National cyclopaedia of American biography: being the history of the United States as illustrated in the lives of the founders, builders, and defenders of the republic, and of the men and women who are doing the work and moulding the thought of the present time. University Microfilms. p. 229. 
  3. ↑ "Lily Rabe and Mercedes Ruehl Join Cast of 'The American Plan' at MTC". BroadwayWorld.com. October 13, 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ Brantley, Ben (June 30, 2010). "Railing at a Money-Mad World". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 January 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Lily Rabe – Tony Awards 2013 Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play Nominee". Key Brand Entertainment. Retrieved 14 January 2014. 
  6. ↑ "A Doll's House". Williamstown Theatre Festival. Retrieved 14 January 2014. 

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