Lily Rabe: Movies & Box Office

Lily Rabe is a well-renowned American actress recognized chiefly for her multiple roles on the FX anthology horror series American Horror Story from 2011 to 2021. She held an influential portrayal as Portia in the Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice, which led to her nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Notable film credits include What Just Happened, All Good Things, Pawn Sacrifice, Miss Stevens, Golden Exits, Vice, Fractured, and The Tender Bar. Her TV appearances span across series including The Whispers, The Undoing, The Underground Railroad, and The First Lady. Rabe was born in New York City's Upper West Side to playwright David Rabe and actress Jill Clayburgh. She spent her childhood in Bedford, New York, and later moved to Lakeville, Connecticut, where she attended Hotchkiss School. She honed her acting skills at Northwestern University wile actively involving in stage and film productions during the early years of career.

In 2001, she debuted in the film 'Never Again', alongside her mother, and also played on stage in Massachusetts. Lily had her Broadway debut in the 2005 revival of Steel Magnolias. Leading roles in several plays, films, and TV series steadily followed, earning her critical acclaim and recognition. One of her breakthrough performances came in 2008 when she appeared in Crimes of the Heart at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2011, she got her first regular television role in American Horror Story, which opened new avenues in her acting career. Her stage performances include iconic plays like Seminar and As You Like It, manifesting her versatility as an actress. She is also recognized for her roles in The Merchant of Venice, Miss Julie, and in the Hunger Games series.