Lisa Emery

Lisa Emery

73 · Born: Jan 29, 1952

Personal Details

BornJan 29, 1952 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Lisa Emery, a talented American actress, has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through her impressive work in stage, film, and television. Her most notable role to date is undoubtedly the portrayal of Darlene Snell in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Ozark.

Born in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Emery is the daughter of an aspiring actress from the charming town of Charlottesville, Virginia, and an advertising executive who worked in the historic Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Her educational journey took her to Hollins College, where she initially intended to study painting, but soon discovered her true passion lay in drama classes, as they seemed to be having much more fun. After completing her degree, Emery further honed her craft by attending the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School for a year before embarking on an auditioning journey.

Career

2024
This Closeness
This Closeness as The Therapist (voice)
2017
Ozark
Ozark as Darlene Snell
2015
Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones as Louise Thompson
2013
Admission
Admission as Mrs. Pressman
2009
Cold Souls
Cold Souls as Cynthia
2007
Margot at the Wedding
Margot at the Wedding as Woman with Dog
2006
The Night Listener
The Night Listener as Darlie Noone
2002
Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger as Woman in Bar
People I Know
People I Know as Elsa Nye
1999
A Map of the World
A Map of the World as Susan Durkin
Harvest
Harvest as Alice Yates
1997
In & Out
In & Out as Classroom Reporter
1994
Wolf
Wolf as Party Guest
1990
1986
Dreamaniac
Dreamaniac as Rosie