Who Is Molly Gordon? – The Bear season two is currently streaming on Hulu, nominated for Critics’ Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards for its first season. The acclaimed television series has introduced a new character named Claire who Molly Gordon plays. She is Carmy’s childhood friend and new love interest who appeared in episode two. Gordon has become the talk of the town since her appearance in this comedy series. Her performance received critics and audience praise. Besides, the actress starred as Rebecca-Diane in the comedy Theatre Camp which she produced and directed as well. Everything you need to know about the rising star Molly Gordon if you’re her fan.
Early Life & Education – Molly June Gordon was born on December 6, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, to Bryan Gordon and Jessie Nelson. Her father is a film and television director who is best known for directing comedy TV shows whereas her mother is a filmmaker. At an early age, she developed an interest in acting and started performing on the LA stage. While growing up, she used to watch the famous American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and attend performances by improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings, leading her to pursue comedic acting. She went to New York University but left after two weeks due to dissatisfaction with her program.
Career – She obtained her first film role as a kid in 2005 when she was cast to appear in the small role of Callie in Jessie Nelson’s I Am Sam which had Dakota Fanning in the supporting role who was then seven years old and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. The very next year, she starred in the minor role in the American fantasy romantic comedy Bewitched. The film met with negative reviews and failed at the box office.
As an adult, she marked her first appearance in Meg Ryan’s drama film Ithaca which featured Alex Neustaedter, Meg Ryan, Jack Quaid, and Tom Hanks in key roles. The film received negative reviews and failed to meet expectations at the box office. In 2015, commenced her television career as well after securing an episode appearance in the American sitcom Sin City Saints. That same year, she landed another episode appearance in the Netflix comedy-drama Orange Is the New Black. Molly acted as Lauren Hesselberg in Love the Coopers.
Her career’s first major role came when she was cast as a series regular in TNT’s drama series Animal Kingdom which was based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name. She played Nicky Belmont alongside Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, and Finn Cole. In 2018, she was seen playing the main role of Maddie Miles in the comedy film Life of the Party. It was about a mother Deanna Miles (née Cook) who recently got divorced and now returns to college to complete her degree along with her adult daughter. The film opened with mixed reviews and was a commercial box office success.
Over the years, she had many film roles including Annabelle “Triple A” in Booksmart, Hannah in Good Boys, Maya in Shiva Baby, Amanda in The Broken Hearts Gallery, Kat in Am I Ok?, and in the television series Sarah in Ramy, Linda Zafrani in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and Claire in The Bear.
Molly Gordon Height Weight Body Stats Biography Facts
Molly Gordon Personal Details
- Birth Name : Molly June Gordon
- Nick Name : Molly
- Birthday : December 6, 1995
- Age : 27
- Birthplace : Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Nationality : American
- Religion : Judaism
- Build : Average
- Occupation : Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Blue
- Hair Color : Dark Brown
Molly Gordon Family
- Father : Bryan Gordon (Film and Television Director)
- Mother : Jessie Nelson (Film Maker)
- Siblings : Not Known
- Spouse : Unmarried
- Children : None
Molly Gordon Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.62 m (162.5 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 4 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 56 kg
- Weight in lbs : 123.5 lbs
- Body Measurement : Not Known
- Bra Size : Not Known
- Shoe Size : Not Known
- Dress Size : Not Known
Molly Gordon Dating History
Nick Lieberman – Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman are currently in a relationship. Though, when they started dating is unclear.
Molly Gordon Distinctive Features
- Beautiful Eyes
- Charming Smile
Molly Gordon Facts
- She pursued an acting career because her parents are from the entertainment industry.
- Molly started performing on the LA stage at the age of four.
- She grew up with American actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt. They both have worked together in a couple of stage productions including Fiddler on the Roof and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
- In 2014, She moved to New York City in order to pursue acting professionally.
- She debuted as a voice artist after providing her voice as a translator in the animated satirical series Our Cartoon President.
- She has been featured on the shows like Jimmy Kimmer Live!, Celebrity Page, and Made in Hollywood.
- The American film I Am Sam was directed by her mother Jessie Nelson which also had Molly in the small appearance.
- She co-starred with Abby Elliott and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear.
- Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter.
Molly Gordon FAQs
Q. Is Molly Gordon in Orange Is the New Black?
A. Yes, Molly played Stacy in an episode titled “Don’t Make Me Come Back There” of the comedy series Orange Is the New Black.
Q. Is Molly directed Theater Camp?
A. Molly starred in the film as Rebecca-Diane and also directed it with Nick Lieberman.
Q. Is She Married?
A. She is not married yet, but the actress is currently dating Nick Lieberman.
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