Emma Caulfield
Emma Caulfield | |
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 Emma Caulfield at a 2004 Buffy the Vampire Slayer convention in Tampa | |
| Born | Emma Chukker April 8, 1973 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Cornelius Grobbelaar (2006-present) (filed for divorce) |
Emma Caulfield (born Emma Chukker on April 8, 1973 in San Diego, California) is an American actress best known for her role as ex-demon Anya Jenkins on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as Susan Keats, a love interest of Brandon Walsh's on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210.
Early life
Emma Caulfield was born Emma Chukker in San Diego, California. Her mother worked as a professional singer.[1] Emma began her acting career at a young age. In high school while she studied drama, she took parts in plays at the local La Jolla Playhouse and the Old Globe Theatre. She additionally traveled to The American School In England (TASIS) in London, England, to study drama the summer before her senior year. Her talent for acting was recognized by her fellow thespians, who awarded her the distinguished Excellence in Theatre Arts award at her high school.
After graduating from the La Jolla Country Day School, she attended San Francisco State University to study psychology, but left half-way through her freshman year. Her passion for acting continued to drive her, moving her to Los Angeles at 19.
Career
Caulfield's first notable role was as Brandon Walsh's girlfriend, Susan Keats, on Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1995. She appeared for thirty episodes in the series before departing in 1996. In 1998, Emma starred in her most famous role to date, as Anya Jenkins on the WB's hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally, her character was only to appear for several episodes. However, audiences responded well to Anya, resulting in Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon's decision to add her to the cast.
In 2003, Emma landed her first lead role in the horror movie Darkness Falls, which debuted at number one in the U.S. box office. In 2004, she appeared on Monk as Meredith Preminger in the episode "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf". Caulfield also starred in the satire Bandwagon, playing a fictionalized and unflattering version of herself as a superficial, arrogant actress whose career is imploding. The movie was written and directed by close friend and fellow actress Karri Bowman. It screened at various festivals, although it has not been picked up for distribution. Several members of Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast and crew have cameos in the film.
She passed up the opportunity to audition for the roles of Six and Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica, a decision she later regretted.[2]
Caulfield is also the co-author of the webcomic Contropussy.[3]
Caulfield starred in the independent feature film TiMER, released May 2009.
In 2010, Caulfield posted her 2004 independent movie Bandwagon, which was never publicly released, online in ten parts turning it into a webseries. She starred as the lead role in the FunnyOrDie short film, Don't Panic, It's Organic. In 2011, a season 2 of Bandwagon began.
Personal life
On August 23, 2006, Caulfield married Cornelius Grobbelaar.[4] She filed for divorce from Grobbelaar on May 13, 2010 citing irreconcilable differences for the split.[5]
Filmography
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 2003 | The Reality of Love | Charlie Norton | TV Movie | |
| 2003 | Darkness Falls | Caitlin Greene | ||
| 2004 | Bandwagon | Emma Caulfield | ||
| 2007 | Hollow | Sarah | Short film | |
| 2009 | Why Am I Doing This? | Amber | ||
| TiMER | Oona O'Leary | |||
| 2010 | Confined | Victoria Peyton | ||
| Removal | Jennifer | Alternative title: Shadow Play awaiting release | ||
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Beth | Episode: "Who Killed the Beauty Queen?" | |
| Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Nurse Brady | Episode: "Bloody Money" | ||
| Renegade | Cindy Moran | Episode: "Teen Angel" | ||
| 1995 | Weird Science | Phoebe Hale | Episode: "What Genie?" | |
| 1995, 1997 | Silk Stalkings | Ray Washburn Kate Donner |
Episodes: "Champagne on Ice", "Guilt by Association" | |
| 1995–1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Susan Keats | 30 episodes | |
| 1996–1997 | General Hospital | Lorraine Miller | ||
| 1998 | Nash Bridges | Reporter | Episode: "Live Shot" | |
| 1998–2003 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Anyanka 'Anya' Jenkins | Recurring seasons 3-4; Main Cast seasons 5-7 85 episodes Golden Satellite Award (nominated) Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award (won) | |
| 2004 | I Want to Marry Ryan Banks | Charlie Norton | ABC Family TV-Movie | |
| Monk | Meredith Preminger | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf" | ||
| 2006 | In Her Mother's Footsteps | Kate Nolan | LMN TV-Movie | |
| 2006, 2007 | Robot Chicken | Nancy/Timmy's Mom Professor McGonagal/Mother White Witch/Wife |
Voice Roles, Episode: "Massage Chair" Episode: "Password: Swordfish" Episode: "Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special" | |
| 2007 | A Valentine Carol | Ally Simms | Lifetime Television TV-Movie | |
| 2009 | Private Practice | Leanne | Episode: "Wait and See" | |
| 2010-2011 | Gigantic | Sasha | Recurring cast | |
| 2010-2011 | Life Unexpected | Emma Bradshaw | Season two, recurring cast[6] | |
Awards and nominations
- 2007: Won, "Best Actress in a Short Film" - Hollow
- 2003: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series" - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 2003: Won, "Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award (Female)" - Darkness Falls & Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 2007: Won, "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" - Hollow
References
- ^ "Emma Caulfield Biography (1973?-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "WWK Show: A Tree Hill Baby and a Smallville Casualty; Plus Battlestar!". Eonline.com. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "Contropussy". Contropussy. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ "'Buffy' Star Emma Caulfield Files For Divorce". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ July 22, 2010 (2010-07-22). "LIFE UNEXPECTED Exclusive: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Actress to Join Series". Give Me My Remote. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
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