E. R. Fightmaster Explained

E. R. Fightmaster
Birth Name:Emily Rogers Fightmaster
Birth Date:8 June 1992
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Education:DePaul University
Occupation:Actor, producer, writer

Emmett Rogers Fightmaster (born 8 June 1992), known professionally as E. R. Fightmaster, is an American non-binary actor, producer and writer.[1] [2] Fightmaster is known for their work on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Kai, and through their solo music project “FIGHTMASTER” with their 2023 EP Violence.

Early life and education

Fightmaster grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the Seven Hills School.[3] They then started college at the University of Cincinnati[1] before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.[4]

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.[5]

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill, in 2021, Fightmaster was cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.[6]

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin".[7] They also started a solo music project under the name FIGHTMASTER in August 2023, with their debut EP "Violence" set to be released on October 20.[8]

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.[1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Tales from the ClosetThemselfTV series (2 episodes); credited as Emily Fightmaster
2019, 2021Work in ProgressAlexisTV series (2 episodes)
2020Yew BoysGillShort film; also producer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020Pathetic WomanAndyShort film; also producer and writer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020Ancient MethodsTara-JayShort film; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020–2021ShrillEm / EmilyTV series (12 episodes)
2021–2023Grey's AnatomyDr. Kai BartleyTV series; Recurring role (Seasons 18-19)

Notes and References

  1. News: Jones . Chris . September 7, 2018 . Our Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater: Here come the next names to know, Class of 2018 . 1 November 2021 . . 1.
  2. News: Dry . Jude . May 21, 2021 . 'Shrill's' E.R. Fightmaster on Bringing a Non-Binary Dreamboat to Screen . October 29, 2021 . en.
  3. The Seven Hills School . 7_hills . 1502389901907542016 . 11 March 2022 . Upper School students learned about media literacy and representation for Civic Engagement Day. 'Grey's Anatomy' star and alum E.R. Fightmaster gave the keynote speech on how good diversity representation creates empathy. . en.
  4. Web site: E.R. Fightmaster. The Second City.
  5. Web site: CBS Unveils 2020 Showcase Creative Team, Writers' Room. Elaine. Low. December 17, 2019.
  6. News: Aurthur . Kate. October 27, 2021 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Casts E.R. Fightmaster as First Non-Binary Doctor (EXCLUSIVE) . en-US . October 29, 2021.
  7. News: Rosario . Alexandra Del . October 27, 2021 . 'Grey's Anatomy': 'Shrill' Alum E.R. Fightmaster To Recur As ABC Drama's First Nonbinary Doctor . en-US . October 29, 2021.
  8. News: Los Angeles Downtown News Events - FIGHTMASTER. en-US .

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