Marissa Neitling
| Marissa Neitling | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Marissa Lee Neitling May 8, 1984 Lake Oswego, Oregon, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Known for | San Andreas |
Marissa Neitling (born Marissa Lee Neitling; May 8, 1984)[1] is an American actress, known for her roles in the TV series The Last Ship as Kara Foster, and the 2015 film San Andreas as Phoebe.
Early life
Neitling was born in Lake Oswego, Oregon[2] as Marissa Lee Neitling to Joy and Stanley Neitling. She has a younger sister named Mackenzie Neitling. Neitling graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 2002. She went on to get her undergrad at University of Oregon where she was also in the Honors College. She was a double in Math and Theater Arts. Neitling went on to complete her Masters of Fine Arts at Yale.
Career
In 2011, Neitling got casted a guest role spot on the hit series Leverage as Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont. Then in 2014, she landed the role as Lt. Kara Foster on TNT summer hit series The Last Ship. In 2015, after sending in an audition tape, she was casted as Phoebe in the blockbuster movie San Andreas.
Personal life
Neitling is an avid Oregon Ducks fan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | San Andreas | Phoebe | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Leverage | Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont | Guest Role |
| 2014–present | The Last Ship | Lt. Kara Foster | Main Cast |