Emily Swallow

Emily Swallow: biography

Emily Swallow is an American actress who has appeared in a variety of television shows, films, and theater productions.

Childhood and youth

Emily Swallow was born on December 18, 1979, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. Swallow attended the University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies. She later went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from the School of Drama at the same university. It is not known whether Swallow was involved in acting or performing arts during her childhood or high school years.

Movie career

Emily Swallow's movie career has been relatively limited compared to her television and stage work. She has appeared in several independent movies over the years, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

In 2007, Swallow appeared in the independent movie "The Lucky Ones," which starred Tim Robbins and Rachel McAdams. She played the role of "Barbara," a woman who befriends one of the movie's main characters. Swallow's performance in the movie was praised by critics, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that she "brings depth and subtlety to the role."

Swallow also had a supporting role in the 2012 indie movie "Nobody Walks," which starred John Krasinski and Olivia Thirlby. She played the role of "Julie," a friend of the film's main character. The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received generally positive reviews from critics.

In 2016, Swallow appeared in the horror movie "The Darkness," which starred Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell. She played the role of "Jenny," a friend of the family at the center of the film's haunting. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was a moderate box office success.

More recently, Swallow appeared in the 2020 thriller "Seized," which starred Scott Adkins and Mario Van Peebles. She played the role of "Leslie," the wife of Adkins' character. The movie was released direct-to-video and received mixed reviews from critics.

While Swallow's movie career has been limited in comparison to her other work, her performances in the movies she has appeared in have been well-received. She has demonstrated her range as an actress, portraying a variety of characters in different genres. Given her talent and versatility, it is likely that Swallow will continue to land film roles in the future.

Personal life

Emily is married to American stage actor Chad Kimball.

She is known to be close to her family and has shared some photos on social media of spending time with her parents and siblings. Swallow is a dedicated animal lover and has worked with various animal rescue organizations, including the ASPCA. She is also a supporter of the Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. Swallow is active on social media and often shares updates about her acting work, as well as her personal interests and activities.

Filmography

Film:

• The Lucky Ones (2008)
• The Odds (2010)
• Forget Me Not (2018)
• Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020)

Television:

• Guiding Light (2006)
• Jericho (2010)
• Journeyman (2007)
• Southland (2009-2010)
• Medium (2009)
• The Good Wife (2011)
• Ringer (2011)
• Ironside (2013)
• The Mentalist (2013-2014)
• Supernatural (2015-2016; 2019-2020)
• How to Get Away with Murder (2016)
• Man with a Plan (2017)
• Castlevania (2017,2021)
• Elementary (2019)
• Instinct (2019)
• The Mandalorian (2019)
• The Book of Boba Fett (2022)

The above is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of Swallow's most well-known roles.