Emily Shaffer is an American film actress, dancer, and audio book narrator.[1]
Emily Shaffer | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | West Virginia University (Bachelor Fine Arts, Acting & Minor in Dance) |
Occupation | Actress, Narrator |
Years active | 2011–present |
Spouse | Vance Barber[1] |
Parent(s) | Joe and Suzanne Shaffer |
Website | https://www.emilyshaffer.me |
Shaffer was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She attended Robert C. Byrd High School, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in theater.[2]
Shaffer appeared in productions sponsored by Jigsaw Theatre and West Virginia Public Theatre. In 2010 she performed in He’s Coming Up the Stairs at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.[3]
Shaffer got her start acting on television on HBO's How to Make It in America (2011). She was a guest star in the pilot for the NBC series Chicago Med, a spin off of Chicago Fire/Chicago P.D.[2]
She later had theatrical roles at the Gladys G. Davis Theatre and the New York Theatre Workshop.[4] In 2018 she performed in It's a Wonderful Life, staged by Virginia Public Theatre.[5]
Year | Title | Role |
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2009 | Sex & Grammer | Rachel |
2011 | How to Make It in America (TV Series) HBO | Brianna |
2012 | Covert Affairs (TV Series) | Debbie Green |
2013 | Unforgettable (TV Series) | Andrea Weston |
2014 | Heather and Andy (Short) | Heather |
2015 | Allegiance (TV Series) | Ella Sutton |
2015 | Chicago Fire (TV Series) | Dr. Diana Claman |
Emily has narrated several audiobooks since 2010.[6]
General | |
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National libraries |