Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

56 · Born: Nov 27, 1969

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1969 Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Elizabeth Marvel is a talented and accomplished American actress, with a diverse range of notable roles under her belt. One of her most iconic and memorable performances was as Det. Nancy Parras on the popular television series The District, showcasing her exceptional acting skills and versatility.

In addition to her work on television, Marvel has also made a significant impact in the world of film. Her impressive filmography includes notable roles in critically acclaimed movies such as Burn After Reading, Synecdoche, New York, True Grit, and Lincoln, where she had the opportunity to work alongside her husband, the accomplished actor Bill Camp.

Marvel's impressive range and talent have also led her to take on more recent and notable roles, including President Elizabeth Keane on the hit television series Homeland, and Solicitor General Heather Dunbar on the popular Netflix series House of Cards.

Furthermore, Marvel has also demonstrated her ability to adapt to different roles and genres by taking on a recurring role in season 2 of the FX series Fargo, and appearing in the Netflix miniseries Unbelievable. Throughout her career, Marvel has consistently demonstrated her exceptional acting abilities, and has become a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
G20
G20 as Treasury Secretary Joanna Worth
2024
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent as Lorraine Horgan
2023
The Color Purple
The Color Purple as Miss Millie
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Davis as Celeste
Love & Death
Love & Death as Jackie Ponder
2022
The Dropout
The Dropout as Noel Holmes
2021
Being Dead
Being Dead as Celice Adkins
With/in: Volume 2
With/in: Volume 2 as (segment "In the Air")
2020
Swallow
Swallow as Katherine Conrad
News of the World
News of the World as Mrs. Gannett
Helstrom
Helstrom as Victoria Helstrom
Native Son
Native Son as Mrs. Dalton
Dark Waters
Dark Waters as Dr. Karen Frank (voice)
Homeland
Homeland as Elizabeth Keane
2017
The Meyerowitz Stories
The Meyerowitz Stories as Jean Meyerowitz
Gifted
Gifted as Gloria Davis
2016
The Congressman
The Congressman as Rae Blanchard
The Phenom
The Phenom as June Epland
2015
Consumed
Consumed as Connie Conway
Aloha
Aloha as Launch Announcer
Fargo
Fargo as Constance Heck
House of Cards
House of Cards as Heather Dunbar
2014
The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy as Dr. Connie Dowd
Lincoln
Lincoln as Mrs. Jolly
2011
Holy Rollers
Holy Rollers as Elka Gold
True Grit
True Grit as 40-Year-Old Mattie
Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio as Edie Deyarmin
2009
A Dog Year
A Dog Year as Margo
2008
The Guitar
The Guitar as Ma Wilder
Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading as Sandy Pfarrer
Pretty Bird
Pretty Bird as Tonya Honeycutt
American Masters
American Masters as Louisa May Alcott
Synecdoche, New York
Synecdoche, New York as Warehouse Realtor
2005
2003
The District
The District as Nancy Parras
2022
With/In
With/In as Director
2021
With/in: Volume 2
With/in: Volume 2 as Director, Screenplay