Erica McDermott explained

Erica McDermott
Birth Name:Erica Gedziun
Birth Date:1973 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Othername:E McD
Occupation:Actress
Spouse:Bob McDermott

Erica McDermott (born April 26, 1973) is an American actress, perhaps known best for her supporting role as Cindy "Tar" Eklund, the sister of the lead character, in the David O. Russell film The Fighter (2010).[1] [2]

Life and career

On April 26, 1973, McDermott was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. While in grade school, she acted in school plays. Having trained as a registered nurse, however, she initially focused on her career in the medical profession and raising her family.[1]

In 2008, McDermott decided to launch her acting career, starting with an appearance in The MOMologues for a school fundraiser. She continued to develop her skills by taking acting classes at the Rock Educational Cooperative and Plymouth Rock Studios, as well as appearing in various Boston stage productions.[1]

In 2009, McDermott began her film career with a supporting role in the film short Mama Raised a Hellraiser (2010). She was soon cast, at the age of 36, as Mark Wahlberg's character's sister in the David O. Russell film The Fighter (2010).[1] McDermott later appeared in two more Russell films, American Hustle (2013) and Joy (2015).[3]

In 2015, McDermott played Benedict Cumberbatch's wife in the critically acclaimed crime drama film Black Mass (2015).[3]

Filmography

Film

Year Title RoleNotes
2010 Knight and Day Bridesmaid
Mama Raised a Hellraiser Saul's Mother
The Fighter Cindy "Tar" Eklund
2011The Rude, the Mad, and the Funny Frederica Robashaw
2012Last Hours in Suburbia Mrs. Daniels
Irish Whisper ReneeShort film
2013 American Hustle Carl Elway's Assistant
2015 Black Mass Mary Bulger
Joy Parking Lot Woman
2016 Manchester by the Sea Sue
Patriots DayJimmy's Girlfriend
2020AllagashJane
2021CODAAngela
2022Confess, FletchDetective *3
2025Ella McCayTBAPost-production

Television

Year Title RoleNotes
2011 Body of Proof Officer West Episode: "Buried Secrets"
2019Castle RockNurseEpisode: "New Jerusalem"
2023JuliaShirley BambachEpisode: "Bûche De Noël"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scituate mom finds a new role. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111021005407/http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/scituate/2010/01/scituate_mom_finds_a_new_role.html . October 21, 2011. January 22, 2010. Connors, Molly A.K. . The Boston Globe.
  2. Web site: Local actress stunned by Depp's transformation in 'Black Mass'. Barbuto, Dana . September 16, 2015 . The Patriot Ledger.
  3. Web site: Erica McDermott talks career at 'Story Behind Her Success' event. The Boston Globe . Jackson-Glidden, Brooke . June 11, 2015.