Holley Fain Explained

Holley Fain
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2004–present

Holley Fain is an American actress, known for her roles as Dr. Julia Canner on the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, and Maureen van der Bilt on The CW's teen drama Gossip Girl. She is also known for portraying Daphne Stillington and Ruth Kelly in the Broadway productions of Present Laughter and Harvey, respectively.

Career

After graduating in acting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fain debuted on the Broadway stage in 2010 in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Present Laughter.[1] On television, she is known for her role as Maureen van der Bilt on Gossip Girl and as Dr. Julia Canner on Grey's Anatomy.[2]

Fain has also appeared on television series such as 3 lbs, Lipstick Jungle, , The Good Wife, Memphis Beat and The Mentalist. Her film credits include Blinders, One Night and Forgetting the Girl. In 2015, she was cast in the pilot episode of ABC's crime drama series Wicked City, portraying the role of Trish Roth.[3]

Filmography

+Film and televisionYearTitleRoleNotes
20063 lbsRachelEpisode: "Bad Boys"
2007StaceyEpisode: "Smile"
2007One NightEmily
2009Lipstick JungleAngie WilsonEpisode: "Chapter 19: Lovers' Leaps"
2009Gossip GirlMaureen van der Bilt6 episodes
2010The Good WifeShaina WhitmoreEpisode: "Unplugged"
2010Angela CalderaEpisode: "True Legacy"
2010Memphis BeatMiss AustinEpisode: "Suspicious Minds"
2011The MentalistFrancine TrentEpisode: "Bloodstream"
2011Childrens HospitalInternEpisode: "Munch by Proxy"
2011–12Grey's AnatomyDr. Julia Canner5 episodes
2012The FrontierJoanna HaleUnaired pilot
2012Forgetting the GirlDenise GilcrestFilm
2013Monday MorningsKara BishopEpisode: "One Fine Day"
2013Drop Dead DivaWendy BergEpisode: "Back from the Dead"
2013Nadine BradleyEpisode: "Last Supper"
2013NCISAudrey DalyEpisode: "Homesick"
2015The Astronaut Wives ClubMarilyn Lovell3 episodes
2016Major CrimesClaire BransonEpisode: "Tourist Trap"
2018Elements of MatterLilly KentFilm
2019, 2022UndoneGeraldine Recurring role
2020Dirty JohnEvelyn Crowley Podcast, 8 episodes

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004The Glass MenagerieLaura WingfieldTexas Shakespeare Festival
The RivalsJulia Melville
The Merchant of VeniceNerissa
2005As You Like ItPhoebeNorth Carolina Shakespeare Festival
2005Julius CaesarSoothsayer
Anne PageNew Jersey Shakespeare Festival
2006Measure for MeasureJulietPearl Theatre, New York City
Frank's HomeHelen GirvinGoodman Theatre, Chicago
2007Playwrights Horizons, Off-Broadway
2007Present LaughterDaphne StillingtonHuntington Theatre Company, Boston
2010Broadway
2012HarveyRuth Kelly
2014June MoonEileen FletcherWilliamstown Theatre Festival
2019The FerrymanCaitlin CarneyBroadway

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Present Laughter's Holley Fain on Making it to Broadway (with a Gossip Girl Detour). Broadway.com. Kimberly. Kaye. January 21, 2010.
  2. Web site: Holley Fain to star in 'Grey's Anatomy'. Digital Spy. Catriona. Wightman. October 19, 2011.
  3. Web site: Adam Rothenberg To Star In 'L.A. Crime': Holley Fain Also Cast. Deadline. Nellie. Andreeva. March 4, 2015. March 5, 2015.