Anna Maria Chlumsky is an American actress born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Nancy (née Zuncic),a singer, actress, and former flight attendant, and Frank Chlumsky Jr., a chef and saxophone player. She was raised in a Roman Catholic family and is of Czech and Croatian descent.
Chlumsky began her career as a child actress, starring in films such as My Girl (1991) and My Girl 2 (1994). She then took a hiatus from acting to attend college between 1999 and 2005. After her hiatus, she returned to acting with roles in independent films, including Blood Car (2007) and In the Loop (2009).
She gained widespread recognition for her role as Amy Brookheimer on the HBO television series Veep, for which she received six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Chlumsky has also appeared in various television series, including Law & Order, 30 Rock, Cupid, and White Collar.
In addition to her television work, Chlumsky has also had a successful stage career. She has appeared in Off-Broadway productions, including Unconditional and Balm in Gilead, and has also starred in Broadway shows, including You Can't Take It with You and Living on Love.
Chlumsky has also appeared in various films, including Trading Mom (1994),Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995),and 12 Men of Christmas (2009). She has also appeared in the BBC Films political satire In The Loop and the Netflix limited drama series Inventing Anna.
In her personal life, Chlumsky has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, using her platform to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health issues.
