Quick Facts
Born:
1986-09-12
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
53 Total Roles
Emmy Rossum
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Biography
Emmanuelle Grey Rossum (born September 12, 1986) is an American actress, director, and singer. She is known for her portrayal of Fiona Gallagher in the television series Shameless (2011–2019). Since the mid-2010s, she has also directed and produced television, including the 2022 Peacock series Angelyne in which she also stars.
Born and raised in New York City, she began professionally performing as a child with the Metropolitan Opera. Early on-screen roles included Genius (1999), Songcatcher (2000), Passionada (2002), and Nola (2003). At sixteen, she was cast in her breakthrough role in Mystic River (2003). Rossum starred in the 2004 sci-fi film The Day After Tomorrow, and also received critical acclaim for her performance in the leading role of Christine Daaé in the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (2004). She is also well known for acting in the films Poseidon (2006), Dragonball: Evolution (2009), Inside (2011), Beautiful Creatures (2013), Comet (2014), You're Not You (2014), and Cold Pursuit (2019).
Born and raised in New York City, she began professionally performing as a child with the Metropolitan Opera. Early on-screen roles included Genius (1999), Songcatcher (2000), Passionada (2002), and Nola (2003). At sixteen, she was cast in her breakthrough role in Mystic River (2003). Rossum starred in the 2004 sci-fi film The Day After Tomorrow, and also received critical acclaim for her performance in the leading role of Christine Daaé in the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (2004). She is also well known for acting in the films Poseidon (2006), Dragonball: Evolution (2009), Inside (2011), Beautiful Creatures (2013), Comet (2014), You're Not You (2014), and Cold Pursuit (2019).
Known For
The Day After Tomorrow
Laura Chapman
Mystic River
Katie Markum
Mr. Robot
Caroler #1 (uncredited)
Shameless
Fiona Gallagher
Beautiful Creatures
Ridley Duchaness
Cold Pursuit
Kim Dash
Poseidon
Jennifer Ramsey
Dragonball Evolution
Bulma
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Crowded Room TV | Candy Sullivan |
| 2022 | Angelyne TV | Angelyne |
| 2020 | Shameless Hall of Shame TV | Fiona Gallagher |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self |
| 2019 | Today with Jenna & Sheinelle TV | Self |
| 2019 | Cold Pursuit MOVIE | Kim Dash |
| 2018 | That's Harassment MOVIE | Journalist |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture MOVIE | Kathryn Walker |
| 2016 | Chelsea TV | Self |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self |