Emma Caulfield
Emma Caulfield | |
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Born |
Emma M. Chukker[1] April 8, 1973 San Diego, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–present |
Emma Caulfield (born Emma M. Chukker; April 8, 1973) is an American actress best known for her role as Anya Jenkins on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998–2003), as well as Susan Keats, a love interest of Brandon Walsh's on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210. Her film roles include the 2009 film TiMER and the 2003 film Darkness Falls.
Life and career
Caulfield was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Denise and Rodney Chukker.[2] Caulfield's first notable role was as Brandon Walsh's girlfriend, Susan Keats, on Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1995. She appeared for thirty episodes in the series before departing in 1996. In 1998, Emma starred in her most famous role to date, as Anya Jenkins on the WB's hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally, her character was only to appear for several episodes. However, audiences responded well to Anya, resulting in Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon's decision to add her to the cast.
In 2003, Caulfield landed her first lead role in the horror movie Darkness Falls, which debuted at number one in the U.S. box office. In 2004, she appeared on Monk as Meredith Preminger in the episode "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf".
Caulfield also produced and starred in the satire Bandwagon, playing a fictionalized version of herself. The movie was written and directed by close friend and fellow actress Karri Bowman. It screened at various festivals, although it has not been picked up for distribution. Several members of Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast and crew have cameos in the film. In 2010, Caulfield posted the original Bandwagon to YouTube along with a 12-part webseries sequel set several years later.[3]
She passed up the opportunity to audition for the roles of Six and Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica.
Caulfield is also the co-author of the webcomic Contropussy,[4] which has been published by IDW Publishing.[5]
Caulfield starred in the independent feature film TiMER, released May 2009. She starred as the lead role in the FunnyOrDie short film, Don't Panic, It's Organic.
In 2012, Caulfield received critical acclaim for her guest appearance on the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time, as the Blind Witch from the fairy tale Hansel & Gretel.[6] She guest starred in the second season of the Jane Espenson scripted romantic comedy web series, Husbands.[7]
Caulfield has also garnered a new following on her YouTube channel, Essnemma, on which she uploaded videos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is no longer uploading videos, as of 28 March 2014, due to her contract with 'My Damn Channel' ending.
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2003 | Darkness Falls | Caitlin Greene | |
2004 | Bandwagon | Emma Caulfield | |
2007 | ′′A Valentine Carol′′ | Ally Sims | |
Hollow | Sarah | Short film | |
2009 | Why Am I Doing This? | Amber | |
TiMER | Oona O'Leary | ||
2010 | Confined | Victoria Peyton | |
Removal | Jennifer | Alternative title: Shadow Play awaiting release | |
2014 | Back in the Day | Molly | |
2014 | 'Telling of the Shoes | Alexandra | |
(filming) | 'America Is Still the Place | Fran | |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1994 | Burke's Law | Beth | Episode: "Who Killed the Beauty Queen?" |
Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Nurse Brady | Episode: "Bloody Money" | |
Renegade | Cindy Moran | Episode: "Teen Angel" | |
1995 | Weird Science | Phoebe Hale | Episode: "What Genie?" |
1995, 1997 | Silk Stalkings | Ray Washburn Kate Donner |
Episodes: "Champagne on Ice", "Guilt by Association" |
1995–1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Susan Keats | 30 episodes |
1996–1997 | General Hospital | Lorraine Miller | |
1998 | Nash Bridges | Reporter | Episode: "Live Shot" |
1998–2003 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Anyanka 'Anya' Jenkins | Recurring seasons 3-4; Main Cast seasons 5-7 85 episodes Golden Satellite Award (nominated) Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award (won) |
2003 | The Reality of Love | Charlie Norton | TV Movie |
2004 | I Want to Marry Ryan Banks | ABC Family TV-Movie | |
Monk | Meredith Preminger | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf" | |
2006 | In Her Mother's Footsteps | Kate Nolan | LMN TV-Movie |
2006, 2007 | Robot Chicken | Nancy/Timmy's Mom Professor McGonagal/Mother White Witch/Wife |
Voice Roles, Episode: "Massage Chair" Episode: "Password: Swordfish" Episode: "Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special" |
2007 | A Valentine Carol | Ally Simms | Lifetime Television TV-Movie |
2009 | Private Practice | Leanne | Episode: "Wait and See" |
2010–2011 | Gigantic | Sasha | Recurring cast |
Life Unexpected | Emma Bradshaw | Season two, recurring cast[8] | |
2011 | Prime Suspect | Montana | Episode: "Gone to Pieces"[9] |
Leverage | Meredith | Episode: "The Lonely Hearts Job" | |
2012 | Once Upon a Time | Blind Witch | Episode: "True North"[6] |
Royal Pains | Winnie | Episode: "Off Season Greetings" | |
Husbands | Stadium Interviewer | Episode: "Appropriate Is Not the Word" |
Awards and nominations
- 2007: Won, "Best Actress in a Short Film" - Hollow
Satellite Awards
- 2003: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series" - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Saturn Awards
- 2003: Won, "Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award (Female)" - Darkness Falls & Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 2007: Won, "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" - Hollow
References
- ↑ "Emma M Chukker, Born 04/08/1973 in California - CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "Emma Caulfield". TV Guide. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "Bandwagon The Series".
- ↑ "Contropussy". Contropussy. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ↑ "IDW's Contropussy Out Today!". IDW Publishing. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "West, Kelly. "Once Upon a Time Episode 9 Preview: Emma Caulfield Smells Dinner," CinemaBlend.com, Monday, January 9, 2012.". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ Vary, Adam B (28 June 2012). "'Husbands': EP and star on season 2 of their gay-marriage web series -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ↑ July 22, 2010 (2010-07-22). "LIFE UNEXPECTED Exclusive: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Actress to Join Series". Give Me My Remote. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ↑ "Childs, Hayden. "Prime Suspect: 'Gone to Pieces' S1/E10," A.V. Club (The Onion), Friday, December 2, 2011.". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
External links
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