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Emily Meade, actor
Actor

Emily Meade: Movies & Box Office

films
11
on screen
2006–2026
box office
$111M
average score
62
Born
January 10, 1989 (age 37)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
2006-present
Career at a glance

Emily Meade's Career in Numbers

Emily Meade's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Emily Meade works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The House Is Burning (2006) to Union County (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Emily Meade Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Emily Meade's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Emily Meade Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Biography 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Horror 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Emily Meade has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of biography (1).

Emily Meade Career Milestones

First film
The House Is Burning 2006
Biggest box office hit
Nerve $85.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Trial by Fire Movie Echo Score 60
Newest film
Union County 2026
11 credits

Emily Meade Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Emily Meade is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Emily Meade?

Emily Meade was born in New York City, U.S. in 1989 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Emily Meade is an acclaimed American film and television actress, born on January 10, 1989. She has distinguished herself through her impactful performances in multiple films and television series. Her film portfolio includes titles like 'Twelve' (2010), 'My Soul to Take' (2010), 'Gimme Shelter' (2013), 'That Awkward Moment' (2014), 'Money Monster' (2016), and 'Nerve' (2016). On the small screen, she was cast in popular series such as Boardwalk Empire, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Leftovers and Broad City. An interesting fact is that she also portrayed a future version of the character Ella Blake in the third season finale of Fringe. A significant period of her career was from 2017 to 2019 when she landed a leading role in the HBO series 'The Deuce'.

At just seven, back in 1997, she showed her talent by winning the Zecchino d'Argento prize for the best non-Italian song in the Italian song contest Zecchino d'Oro. Later, she earned much appreciation for her portrayal of Lori Madison, a sex worker and porn star in HBO's 'The Deuce'. Her performance was so commendable that the series creator, David Simon, described it as 'one of the best he ever got on a show'. Post-2017, as a result of the Weinstein scandal and the Me Too movement, she was one of the first female artists to advocate for having an intimacy coordinator on set to prevent any harassment or misconduct. Her demand led to significant changes in the industry, ensuring the safety and comfort of performers in intimate scenes.

Works with

Who Emily Meade Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Emily Meade shares the most films with. John Magaro comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Rose McGowan (2).

FAQ

Emily Meade: Questions & Answers

How many movies Emily Meade has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Emily Meade been in?

Emily Meade is credited on 11 films, from 2006 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Emily Meade's highest-grossing movie?

Nerve (2016) is Emily Meade's biggest box office hit, with $85.3M worldwide, ahead of My Soul to Take (2010) ($21.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Emily Meade's movies have made $111M.

Emily Meade's biggest hits

What is the best Emily Meade movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Emily Meade's best-rated film is Body Parts (2023) with a score of 63, followed by Trial by Fire (2019) (60).

Best Emily Meade movies, ranked

How old is Emily Meade?

Emily Meade is 37 years old, born on January 10, 1989 in New York City, U.S..

What is Emily Meade's newest movie?

The most recent film on Emily Meade's filmography is Union County (2026), in the role of Katrina Parsons.

Who does Emily Meade work with most often?

Emily Meade shares the most films with John Magaro (2 films), Rose McGowan (2 films) and Alexandra Billings (2 films).

The Best Emily Meade Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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