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Lisa Emery
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| Born | January 25, 1952 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Hollins College |
| Years active | 1985–present |
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| Children | Zane Pais |
Lisa Emery is an American actress who acts in plays, movies, and TV shows. She is famous for her role as Darlene Snell in the Netflix series Ozark.
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About Lisa Emery's Early Life
Lisa Emery was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1952. Her mother wanted to be an actress, and her father worked in advertising.
Lisa went to Hollins College. She first planned to study painting there. But she soon found drama classes much more fun! After college, she studied acting for a year. Then, she started trying out for roles.
She later moved to New York and continued her acting studies. In 1982, she moved to the East Village neighborhood.
Lisa Emery's Acting Career
Lisa Emery has acted in many plays. Some of her theater roles include Dinner with Friends and The Women. She has been nominated three times for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. This award celebrates great acting in plays.
She has also appeared in several movies. These include A Map of the World, Unfaithful, and The Night Listener.
On television, Lisa had a regular role on the show Ed. She has also made guest appearances on many popular shows. These include Law & Order, ... and the City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Jessica Jones. Her main role was as Darlene Snell in the TV series Ozark.
A famous theater critic, Ben Brantley from The New York Times, praised Lisa's acting. He said her performance in a play called A Kind of Alaska was very detailed and moving. Another critic, Charles Isherwood, also from The New York Times, called her a "fine" actress.
In an interview in 2020, Lisa Emery talked about her Ozark character, Darlene Snell. She said she enjoyed how unpredictable Darlene was. Lisa mentioned that she was always surprised by the scripts. She also thought Darlene was a great mother in her own way.
Lisa Emery's Personal Life
Lisa Emery was married to actor Josh Pais. They have a son named Zane. Zane even acted with his mother in the movie Margot at the Wedding.
Lisa has said that she didn't plan her career in movies or TV. She takes roles as they come. She feels happy with her life and loves what she does.
Awards and Nominations
Lisa Emery has been recognized for her acting with several nominations and one award:
- Drama Desk Award 2011, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - The Collection & A Kind of Alaska (nominee)
- Drama Desk Award 2006, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Abigail's Party (nominee)
- Drama Desk Award 1992, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Marvin's Room (nominee)
- Lucille Lortel Award 2009, Outstanding Featured Actress - Distracted (nominee)
- Lucille Lortel Award 2006, Outstanding Featured Actress - Abigail's Party (nominee)
- Lucille Lortel Award 2004, Outstanding Lead Actress - Iron (nominee)
- Obie Awards 2003–2004, Outstanding Performance - Iron (winner)
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1986 | Dreamaniac | Rosie |
| 1990 | How to Be Louise | Nancy |
| 1994 | Wolf | Party Guest |
| 1997 | In & Out | Classroom Reporter |
| 1998 | Harvest | Alice Yates |
| 1999 | A Map of the World | Susan Durkin |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Beth |
| 2002 | Roger Dodger | Woman in Bar |
| 2002 | People I Know | Elsa Nye |
| 2003 | Marci X | Parent |
| 2006 | The Night Listener | Darlie Noone |
| 2006 | Out There | Kris |
| 2006 | Brother's Shadow | Sylvia |
| 2007 | Margot at the Wedding | Woman with Dog |
| 2009 | Cold Souls | Cynthia |
| 2013 | Admission | Mrs. Pressman |
| 2021 | Catch the Fair One | Debra |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Doubletake | Brenda | Miniseries |
| 1990 | H.E.L.P. | Corinne Butler | Episode: "Steam Heat" |
| 1991–2009 | Law & Order | Attorney Weller / Meg Lafferty / Gwen Graham | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | As the World Turns | Dawn Wheeler | Episode dated 15 January 1993 |
| 1993 | Class of '96 | Mrs. Farr | Episode: "Parents Weekend" |
| 1998 | ... and the City | Ruth / Mid 30's Woman | Episode: "Three's a Crowd" |
| 2000 | Madigan Men | Brooke Payton | Episode: "The Kid's Alright" |
| 2001 | Far East | Julia Anderson | Television film |
| 2002 | Stage on Screen: The Women | Nancy Blake | Television film |
| 2002–2004 | Ed | Rita Vessey | 3 episodes |
| 2002, 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Anna Gable / Mary Ellen Lesinski | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Queens Supreme | Mrs. Ali | Episode: "Permanent Markers" |
| 2004 | The Jury | Anneliese Rose | Episode: "Too Jung to Die" |
| 2005 | Third Watch | Ms. Perry | Episode: "The Kitchen Sink" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Lynn Blaylock | Episode: "The Abominable Showman" |
| 2007 | Damages | Laura Watkins | Episode: "Sort of Like a Family" |
| 2008 | Canterbury's Law | Trial Judge | Episode: "Baggage" |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Callie's Mother | Episode: "Ten Count" |
| 2008 | Fringe | Paula Kramer | Episode: "The Cure" |
| 2011 | Louie | Karleen | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Those Who Kill | Irma | Episode: "Rocking the Boat" |
| 2015 | Elementary | Mrs. Barnes | Episode: "Absconded" |
| 2015 | Jessica Jones | Louise Thompson | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | Ozark | Darlene Snell | 30 episodes |
| 2018 | The Sinner | Carolyn | Episode: "Part III" |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Maggie Brixton | Episode: "Proxy War" |
| 2019 | Blindspot | Linda Weller | Episode: "Everybody Hates Kathy" |
| 2023–present | The Walking Dead: Dead City | The Dama | 9 episodes |
