Beth Riesgraf

Beth Riesgraf

Riesgraf at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con
Born Beth Jean Riesgraf
(1978-08-24) August 24, 1978
Occupation Actress
Years active 1999–present
Partner(s) Jason Lee (2001–07)
Children 1

Beth Jean Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage (2008–12).

Early life and education

Originally from Minnesota, Riesgraf graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1996.[1][2][3][4]

Career

Riesgraf appeared with then-fiancé Jason Lee as the character Natalie Duckworth on the show My Name Is Earl in 2005 and 2007, and in Alvin and The Chipmunks as a mother in the supermarket in 2007. In 2008, she played the unnamed bride (presumed to be Catherine) in the official music video for "Cath..." by Death Cab for Cutie. From 2008 to 2012, she played the main role of Parker in the TNT series Leverage. In 2015, Riesgraf starred in the USA Network series Complications, which follows a morally conflicted doctor's life. The show lasted for one season.[5]

Personal life

Riesgraf was in a relationship with Jason Lee from 2001 to 2007 and the two were engaged to be married. With Lee, she had her first child at age 25, a son named Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf-Lee, on September 28, 2003.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Summer of My Deflowering Megan David Short film
2002 Scorcher Krissy
2003 I Love Your Work Swoosh Photographer
2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks Mother in Store
2008 Struck Amber Short film
2009 Nobody Edie
2011 A Standard Story Short; also director and writer
2013 Let's Be Civil Kenneth! Marjorie Short film
2015 Shut In[7][8][9] Anna

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Undressed Loretta Unknown episodes
2001 Spin City Waitress Episode: "Trainstopping"
2005 The Stereo Sound Agency Various Movie
2005 How I Met Your Mother Works With Carlos Girl Episode: "Purple Giraffe"
2005
2007
My Name Is Earl Natalie Duckworth Episodes: "Our 'Cops' Is On!"
"Faked My Own Death"
2007 Big Shots James's date Episode: "The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly"
2007 Without a Trace Kelly Schmidt Episode: "Run"
2008–12 Leverage Parker Main role (77 episodes)
2011 NCIS Maxine Episode: "Kill Screen"
2012–13 Criminal Minds Dr. Maeve Donovan 4 episodes
2013 The Surgeon General Dr. Page Wyatt Movie
2013 The Mentalist Kira Tinsley Episode: "The Red Tattoo"
2014 Perception Daisy Episode: "Cobra"
2014 Killer Women Jennifer Jennings Episode: "Some Men Need Killing" [10]
2015 Complications Samantha Main role (10 episodes)
2015 The Librarians Lady of the Lake 2 episodes

Accolades

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2011 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage Nominated
2012 Leverage Nominated
2013 Leverage Nominated

References

  1. "'Leverage' actress Riesgraf steals show". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. Christopher Lawrence. "Cimarron grad Riesgraf talks about new TV show 'Complications'". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. "Beth Riesgraf talks about 'Leverage,' filming in Portland, and her 'adrenaline junkie' character". The Oregonian. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. Stern, Julian (22 October 2011). "An Interview With Beth Riesgraf". maxim.com. Maxim. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  5. "TNT Orders 13 Episodes of Leverage". ComingSoon.net. February 13, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
  6. Grossberg, Josh (2003-10-07), Jason Lee Plays Papa, E online, retrieved 2010-07-01
  7. Dennis Harvey. "'Intruders' Review: Adam Schindler's Shut-in Thriller - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. Brian Tallerico (15 January 2016). "Intruders". rogerebert.com. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. "'Intruders': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  10. Matt Webb Mitovich - TV|Line - http://tvline.com/2013/09/19/beth-riesgraf-leverage-cast-killer-women/

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