Emily Rutherfurd
| Emily Rutherfurd | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Emily Kernan Rutherfurd September 18, 1974 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Emilie Rutherford |
| Education |
Convent of the Sacred Heart St. Mark's School |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Loch Gallagher (m. 2003) |
| Children | Grace |
| Parent(s) |
Winthrop Rutherfurd, Jr. Mary Kernan Rutherfurd |
| Relatives |
Lewis Polk Rutherfurd (uncle) Janet Auchincloss Rutherfurd (aunt) |
Emily Kernan Rutherfurd (born September 18, 1974) is an American actress, known for playing Christine "New Christine" Hunter in the CBS sitcom, The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006-2010).
Personal life
Rutherfurd was born and raised in New York City, New York. She is the daughter of Winthrop Rutherfurd, Jr. and Mary Spratt (née Kernan) Rutherfurd,[1] himself the grandson of Winthrop Rutherfurd (1862–1944),[2] a well known New York Society figure.[3] Her paternal uncle is Lewis Polk Rutherfurd (b. 1944) who was married to Janet Jennings Auchincloss (1945–1985), the half-sister of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, from 1966 until her death in 1985.[4]
She attended Sacred Heart school on the Upper East Side.[5] She also attended St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts. She then attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.[6] She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rollin McCulloch "Loch" Gallagher IV, whom she married in 2003,[1] and their daughter, Grace.
Career
Rutherfurd made her television debut in 1999 as a series regular on the short-lived CBS sitcom Work with Me opposite Nancy Travis and Kevin Pollak. She is best known for her role as Christine "New Christine" Hunter on CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine which aired from 2006 to 2010 and starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Later, she was a regular cast member on The Ellen Show and Married to the Kellys. She had the lead role in Work Mom.[7][8][9]
Rutherfurd starred in several television pilots, including The Assistants opposite Heather Locklear and an untitled comedy written by Ben Falcone. She had a recurring role on Will & Grace as a student in Jack McFarland's acting class, and also guest-starred on Last Man Standing, Drop Dead Diva and Hot in Cleveland. Her feature film credits include Elizabethtown, Van Wilder, and Pain & Gain.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Loves Me Loves Me Not | Sandy Erickson | Short film |
| 2002 | Van Wilder | Jeannie | |
| 2005 | Elizabethtown | Cindy Hasboro | |
| 2006 | The Pity Card | Short film | |
| 2006 | Derek & Simon: A Bee and a Cigarette | Sandy | Short film |
| 2013 | Pain & Gain | Carolyn 'Cissy' DuBois |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Work with Me | Stacy | Series regular, 9 episodes |
| 2000 | Live Girls | Kathryn | TV pilot |
| 2001-2002 | The Ellen Show | Catherine Richmond | Series regular, 18 episodes |
| 2003 | Coupling | Sally | TV pilot |
| 2003-2004 | Married to the Kellys | Mary Kelly | Series regular, 21 episodes |
| 2002-2005 | Will & Grace | Joanne | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2006-2010 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Christine 'New Christine' Hunter | Series regular, 52 episodes |
| 2011 | The Assistants | Liddy Gribble | TV pilot |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Julia Clark | Episode: "Stand and Deliver" |
| 2011 | Last Man Standing | Rebecca | Episode: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Laura | Episode: "Rivals" |
| 2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Olivia French | Episode: "Freak Show" |
| 2013 | Raising Hope | Kelly | Episode: "Yo Zappa Do: Part 2" |
| 2013 | Work Mom | Eden | TV pilot |
| 2014 | Hot in Cleveland | Jodie / Melanie | Episode: "Playmates" |
| 2015 | Impastor | Marla Simmons | Episode: "Genesis" |
| 2016 | The Middle | Dierdre Peterson | Episode: "The Lanai" and "A Very Marry Christmas" |
References
- 1 2 "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Emily Rutherfurd, Loch Gallagher". The New York Times. 20 July 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ↑ "Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr. To Wed Mary Kernan". The New York Times. 23 January 1968. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ↑ Times, Special To Te New Yor (21 March 1944). "W. RUTHERFURD, 82, LEADER IN SOCIETY; Sportsman, Member of Noted Family, Dies Was Owner of Famous Terrier Kennels". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ Staff (May 9, 1966). "Janet Jennings Auchincloss Betrothed". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ "Emily Rutherfurd". BuddyTV. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "Emily Rutherfurd: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva (March 1, 2011). "Emily Rutherfurd, Rhys Darby Join CBS Comedy Pilots". Deadline TV. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva (March 7, 2012). "‘Arrow’ & CBS’ Ben Falcone Add To Casts". Deadline TV. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva (October 2, 2013). "Emily Rutherfurd Stars In ‘Work Mom’ Pilot, Jennie Garth In Talks For ‘Mystery Girls’". Deadline TV. Retrieved 1 August 2014.