Margot Bingham
| Margot Bingham | |
|---|---|
 Bingham in 2014 | |
| Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Margot Bingham is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as jazz singer Daughter Maitland in the HBO period drama series, Boardwalk Empire. In 2015, Bingham began starring as one of lead characters in the ABC drama series, The Family.
Life and career
Bingham was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.[1] In 2010, she moved to New York City and began appearing on stage. She appeared in the 2011 revival of Rent.[2] In same time, she co-starred in web series In Between Men, and performed in BAM Cafe at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.[2]
In 2013, Bingham was cast in the recurring role of the 1920s jazz singer Daughter Maitland in the HBO period drama series, Boardwalk Empire, for which she received positive reviews from critics.[3][2] In 2014, she had the recurring role in the short-lived El Rey Network series, Matador.[4] In 2015, Bingham was cast as one of the female lead characters opposite Joan Allen in the ABC drama series, The Family created by Jenna Bans.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Burning Blue | Devon | |
| 2014 | Fugly! | Gorgeous Black Girl | |
| 2015 | Destined | Maya | |
| 2015 | The Erotic Fire of the Unattainable | Alma | |
| 2015 | Her Composition | Gila | |
| 2016 | Barbershop: The Next Cut | Bree |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Golden Boy | Uniform | Episode: "Next Question" |
| 2013–2014 | Boardwalk Empire | Daughter Maitland | Recurring role, 11 episodes Nominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| 2014 | Matador | Billie | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2016 | The Family | Sergeant Nina Meyer | Series regular |
References
- ↑ "Pittsburgher Margot Bingham Shines in 'Boardwalk Empire'". Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Margot Bingham introduces her singing as Daughter Maitland on 'Boardwalk Empire'
- ↑ "Margot Bingham Dishes on 'Boardwalk Empire' - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "El Rey's 'Matador' Adds 'Breaking Bad,' 'Boardwalk' and WWE Alums (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ Denise Petski. "Diane Guerrero Joins CBS’ ‘Super Clyde'; Margot Bingham In ABC’s ‘Flesh And Blood’ - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
External links
- Official Web Site for Actress and Singer Margot Bingham
- Margot Bingham at the Internet Movie Database