Lindsey Kraft
Born
Lindsey Brooke Kraft

(1983-01-23) January 23, 1983 (age 41)
Manhasset, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Occupation(s)Actress, model, writer
Years active2003–present

Lindsey Brooke Kraft (born January 23, 1983) is an American actress, model and writer. She is best known for playing Marguerite Macaw on Getting On, Leslie Curry on Living Biblically, and Allison on Grace and Frankie.[1][2]

Kraft has also appeared in films such as Epic Movie (2007), Nostalgia (2018), and A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018).

Kraft is also a singer, songwriter, and pianist, and is currently writing a musical titled Love, Me. In Fall 2023, Kraft opened for fellow pianist and singer/songwriter, Ben Folds, on his What Matters Most tour, playing songs from Love, Me. [3][4]

Early life

Kraft was born in Manhasset, New York, on January 23, 1983, and grew up on Long Island, New York.[5] She is a graduate of the University of Maryland.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Nail Polish Sorority girl
2007 Epic Movie Rogue
2008 The Accidental Husband Lauren
2010 Nonames Steph
See You in September Dagney
2012 The Babymakers Greta
2017 Newly Single Jackie
2018 Nostalgia Tobey
A Futile and Stupid Gesture Gwyneth Cravens

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003, 2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Courtney / Lisette 2 episodes
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury Ms. Prokolsky Episode: "Pattern of Conduct"
Third Watch Penelope 3 episodes
2006 The Sopranos Nadia Episode: "Johnny Cakes"
Without a Trace Amy Jenson Episode: "Watch Over Me"
2009 Southland Daisy Milliard 2 episodes
2010 Lie to Me Connie Episode: "The Canary's Song"
Rex Is Not Your Lawyer Sophia Kraft Episode: "Pilot"
2010–2011 Backwash Phoebe / Pheobe 5 episodes
2011 Tagged Susan Cromwell TV movie
2012 Happy Endings Lindsey Episode: "The St. Valentine's Day Maxssacre"
Desperate Housewives Jennifer Episode: "Finishing the Hat"
Dating Rules from My Future Self Tara Reed 5 episodes
The Newsroom Alexandra Episode: "The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate"
Sketchy Episode: "Got the Check"
2012–2013 The Mob Doctor Casey Lambert 2 episodes
2013 Guys with Kids Jess Episode: "Marny's Dad"
Men at Work Morgan Episode: "Weekend at PJ's"
Burning Love Rebecca Episode: "Photo Shoot"
Brenda Forever Jenny TV movie
2013–2015 Getting On Marguerite Macaw 14 episodes
2014 Kirstie Melissa Winters Episode: "The Dinner Party"
Grey's Anatomy Lisa Campbell Episode: "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away"
2 Broke Girls Monica Episode: "And the Kilt Trip"
Mixology Gabby Episode: "Cal & Kacey"
Veep Cassie Langley Episode: "Clovis"
Franklin & Bash Mikah Rowe Episode: "Red or Black"
2015 Chasing Life Shawna Episode: "Rest in Peace"
Workaholics Jasmine Episode: "Blood Drive"
Backstrom Claire McGrail Episode: "Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It"
NCIS Sarah Goode 2 episodes
Wayward Pines Darla Episode: "Do Not Discuss Your Life Before"
Bones Leelah Strawn Episode: "The Next in the Last"
Childrens Hospital Esther Episode: "Home Life of a Doctor"
Suits Alyssa Lang Episode: "Toe to Toe"
2016 Noches con Platanito Herself
Lethal Weapon Sarah McFadden Episode: "Can I Get a Witness?"
Dream Team Michaela TV movie
2016–2018 The Ranch Dr. Boyd 2 episodes
2017–2022 Grace and Frankie Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz Recurring
2017 Modern Family Joey Episode: "All Things Being Equal"
2018 Nobodies Michelle Episode: "Open Dorf Policy"
Living Biblically Leslie Curry Main cast[6]
The Conners Mrs. Reynolds Episode: "Tangled Up in Blue"
2018–2019 Dirty John Ruth 2 episodes
2019 The Big Bang Theory Marissa Johnson 2 episodes[7]
Fam Molly Episode: "This Is Fam"
2019–2021 Why Women Kill Claire 5 episodes
2020 The Good Doctor Ellie Lewis Episode: "Fault"
2021 Them Midge Pruitt Episodes: "Day 1" and "Day 3"
The Shrink Next Door Deborah Episode: "The Consultation"
Fantasy Island Allison Holmes 2 episodes
2022 Mythic Quest Sarah Episode: "Sarian"
2023 Obliterated Yani 4 episodes
TBA Pretty TBA Also writer and executive producer[8]

References

  1. ^ "Lindsey Brooke Kraft". ucbcomedy.com. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Living Biblically Cast: Lindsey Kraft". CBS. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ^ DaPolito, Laura (October 2, 2023). "Concert Review: Ben Folds / Lindsey Kraft @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 09/30/2023". Nippertown. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Folds, Ben. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lindsey Kraft". TV Guide. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 29, 2017). "Lindsey Kraft To Co-Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'Living Biblically'". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  7. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 18, 2018). "'The Big Bang Theory' Sets Lindsey Kraft In Recurring Role". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 1, 2019). "Comedy 'Pretty' Starring Lindsey Kraft & Santina Muha From Kaley Cuoco's Yes, Norman Prods. In Works At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2019.

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