Nora Zehetner facts for kids
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Nora Zehetner
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Nora Angela Zehetner
February 5, 1981 El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Nora Zehetner is an American actress. She has starred in many movies and TV shows. She was born on February 5, 1981.
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Early Life and Education
Nora Zehetner was born in El Paso, Texas. She grew up in different parts of Texas. When she was 14, she went to McKinney High School in Dallas. For a year, she also studied at a special school for math and science.
Acting Career
Nora started acting when she was 18 years old. She had wanted to be an actress since she was 8. She moved to Los Angeles to begin her career.
She appeared in early movies like Tart (2001) and American Pie 2 (2001). She also acted in May (2002) and R.S.V.P. (2002). Nora also appeared in many TV shows and commercials. She played Laynie Hart in the TV show Everwood.
In 2005, Nora starred in the movie Brick. This movie won a special award at the Sundance Film Festival. Nora sang a song called "The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze" for the movie's soundtrack.
She also played the main role of Christy in the thriller movie Beneath (2007). Nora was also known for her role as Eden McCain in the TV series Heroes. Many people praised her acting in this show.
In 2007, Nora traveled to the Persian Gulf. She met with service members there. She signed autographs and visited with them. This trip was part of a special tour for the troops.
Nora also appeared in a short film for a French fashion magazine. It was called Jalouse: Elegante, famous, beautiful, jolie.
From 2009 to 2010, Nora had a recurring role in the popular TV show Grey's Anatomy. She played Dr. Reed Adamson. Later, she played Jen, the girlfriend of the main character, in the TV series Maron.
In 2018, Nora joined the cast of Designated Survivor. She played Valeria Poriskova in this political drama. In 2020, Nora played Annie Glenn in The Right Stuff. Annie Glenn was the wife of astronaut John Glenn. This TV series premiered on Disney+.
Movies and TV Shows
Nora Zehetner has acted in many movies and television series. Here are some of her roles:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Tart | Peg | |
| American Pie 2 | Girl at Party | ||
| 2002 | May | Hoop | |
| R.S.V.P. | Leigh Franklin | ||
| 2003 | The Burning Land | Rose | |
| 2005 | Brick | Laura Dannon | |
| Conversations with Other Women | Young Woman | ||
| The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy and His Little Friend | Plain Jane | Short film | |
| 2006 | Fifty Pills | Michelle | |
| 2007 | Beneath | Christy | |
| 2008 | Remarkable Power | Athena | |
| The Brothers Bloom | Rose | ||
| 2009 | Spooner | Rose Conlin | |
| Jerry | Girl | Short film | |
| 2014 | Imperial Dreams | Janine | |
| The Hitchhiker | Nancy Adams | Short film | |
| Danny and the Wild Bunch | Miranda | ||
| Home Is Where Your Heart Aches | Kat | ||
| 2015 | Creative Control | Juliette | |
| 2017 | It Happened in L.A. | Nora | |
| Lost in Sound | Short film | ||
| 2018 | Color Me Done | Elizabeth | |
| Magnetic Plasma for mass(es) Enlightenment | Harmony | ||
| 2020 | Freeze | Joy | |
| 2021 | Spring Bloom | Sabrina | |
| 2023 | Blood for Dust | Amy | |
| 2024 | Boneyard | Detective Young | |
| Monster Summer | Abby Reed |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Gilmore Girls | Girl in Hallway | "Rory's Birthday Parties" episode |
| 2001 | Going to California | Dixie Hartnett | "Taking Care of Biscuits" episode |
| An American Town | Glenn | TV film | |
| 2002 | Point of Origin | Trish | TV film |
| She Spies | Ashley Blaine | "Daddy's Girl" episode | |
| Septuplets | Dot Wilde | TV series | |
| 2003–04 | Everwood | Laynie Hart | Regular role in seasons 1 and 2 |
| 2006, 2009 | Heroes | Eden McCain | Recurring role |
| 2008 | Princess | Princess Ithaca | TV film |
| 2009–10 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Reed Adamson | Recurring role |
| Seattle Grace: On Call | Web series | ||
| 2010 | Southland | Lila Greenburg | "Butch & Sundance" episode |
| Mad Men | Phoebe | Two episodes | |
| 2012 | Common Law | Kendall | Two episodes |
| 2013 | Grimm | Khloe Sedgwick | "Kiss of the Muse" episode |
| Warehouse 13 | Rose | "The Sky's the Limit" episode | |
| 2013–16 | Maron | Jen | Recurring role |
| 2015 | The Astronaut Wives Club | Marilyn See | Two episodes |
| 2016 | Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street | Margaret | "Gortimer vs. White Hat" episode |
| 2017 | Pillow Talk | Sharon | TV series |
| 2018 | Designated Survivor | Valeria Poriskova | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Green Eggs and Ham | Clerk (voice) | "Anywhere" episode |
| 2020 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Viola | Two episodes |
| The Right Stuff | Annie Glenn | TV series |
Music Videos
- "Quand Nina est saoule" (2008) – Ours
- "Her Fantasy" (2012) – Matthew Dear
See also
In Spanish: Nora Zehetner para niños
