Lindsey Kraft Explained

Lindsey Kraft
Birth Name:Lindsey Brooke Kraft
Birth Date:23 January 1983
Birth Place:Manhasset, New York, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Maryland
Occupation:Actress, model, writer
Years Active:2003–present

Lindsey Brooke Kraft (born January 23, 1983) is an American actress, model and writer. She is best known for playing Marguerite Macaw on Getting On, Leslie Curry on Living Biblically, and Allison on Grace and Frankie.[1] [2]

Kraft has also appeared in films such as Epic Movie (2007), Nostalgia (2018), and A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018).

Kraft is also a singer, songwriter, and pianist, and is currently writing a musical titled Love, Me. In Fall 2023, Kraft opened for fellow pianist and singer/songwriter, Ben Folds, on his What Matters Most tour, playing songs from Love, Me.[3] [4]

Early life

Kraft was born in Manhasset, New York, on January 23, 1983, and grew up on Long Island, New York.[5] She is a graduate of the University of Maryland.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Nail PolishSorority girl
2007Epic MovieRogue
2008The Accidental HusbandLauren
2010NonamesSteph
See You in SeptemberDagney
2012The BabymakersGreta
2017Newly SingleJackie
2018NostalgiaTobey
A Futile and Stupid GestureGwyneth Cravens

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003, 2011Courtney / Lisette2 episodes
2005Ms. ProkolskyEpisode: "Pattern of Conduct"
Third WatchPenelope3 episodes
2006The SopranosNadiaEpisode: "Johnny Cakes"
Without a TraceAmy JensonEpisode: "Watch Over Me"
2009SouthlandDaisy Milliard2 episodes
2010Lie to MeConnieEpisode: "The Canary's Song"
Rex Is Not Your LawyerSophia KraftEpisode: "Pilot"
2010–2011BackwashPhoebe / Pheobe5 episodes
2011TaggedSusan CromwellTV movie
2012Happy EndingsLindseyEpisode: "The St. Valentine's Day Maxssacre"
Desperate HousewivesJenniferEpisode: "Finishing the Hat"
Dating Rules from My Future SelfTara Reed5 episodes
The NewsroomAlexandraEpisode: "The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate"
SketchyEpisode: "Got the Check"
2012–2013The Mob DoctorCasey Lambert2 episodes
2013Guys with KidsJessEpisode: "Marny's Dad"
Men at WorkMorganEpisode: "Weekend at PJ's"
Burning LoveRebeccaEpisode: "Photo Shoot"
Brenda ForeverJennyTV movie
2013–2015Getting OnMarguerite Macaw14 episodes
2014KirstieMelissa WintersEpisode: "The Dinner Party"
Grey's AnatomyLisa CampbellEpisode: "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away"
2 Broke GirlsMonicaEpisode: "And the Kilt Trip"
MixologyGabbyEpisode: "Cal & Kacey"
VeepCassie LangleyEpisode: "Clovis"
Franklin & BashMikah RoweEpisode: "Red or Black"
2015Chasing LifeShawnaEpisode: "Rest in Peace"
WorkaholicsJasmineEpisode: "Blood Drive"
BackstromClaire McGrailEpisode: "Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It"
NCISSarah Goode2 episodes
Wayward PinesDarlaEpisode: "Do Not Discuss Your Life Before"
BonesLeelah StrawnEpisode: "The Next in the Last"
Childrens HospitalEstherEpisode: "Home Life of a Doctor"
SuitsAlyssa LangEpisode: "Toe to Toe"
2016Noches con PlatanitoHerself
Lethal WeaponSarah McFaddenEpisode: "Can I Get a Witness?"
Dream TeamMichaelaTV movie
2016–2018The RanchDr. Boyd2 episodes
2017–2022Grace and FrankieAllison Giampietro-SmikowitzRecurring
2017Modern FamilyJoeyEpisode: "All Things Being Equal"
2018NobodiesMichelleEpisode: "Open Dorf Policy"
Living BiblicallyLeslie CurryMain cast[6]
The ConnersMrs. ReynoldsEpisode: "Tangled Up in Blue"
2018–2019Dirty JohnRuth2 episodes
2019The Big Bang TheoryMarissa Johnson2 episodes[7]
FamMollyEpisode: "This Is Fam"
2019–2021Why Women KillClaire5 episodes
2020The Good DoctorEllie LewisEpisode: "Fault"
2021ThemMidge PruittEpisodes: "Day 1" and "Day 3"
The Shrink Next DoorDeborahEpisode: "The Consultation"
Fantasy IslandAllison Holmes2 episodes
2022Mythic QuestSarahEpisode: "Sarian"
2023ObliteratedYani4 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lindsey Brooke Kraft . ucbcomedy.com . July 4, 2018.
  2. Web site: Living Biblically Cast: Lindsey Kraft . https://web.archive.org/web/20180408014008/https://www.cbs.com/shows/living-biblically/cast/215773. CBS . April 8, 2018. January 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: DaPolito . Laura . 2023-10-02 . Concert Review: Ben Folds / Lindsey Kraft @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 09/30/2023 . 2023-10-07 . Nippertown.
  4. Web site: Folds . Ben . Instagram . 2023-10-07 . www.instagram.com.
  5. Web site: Lindsey Kraft . . February 9, 2022.
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Lindsey Kraft To Co-Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'Living Biblically' . Deadline . January 11, 2019 . March 29, 2017.
  7. Web site: Ramos . Dino-Ray . 'The Big Bang Theory' Sets Lindsey Kraft In Recurring Role . Deadline . January 11, 2019 . December 18, 2018.