Yelena Shmulenson

Yelena Shmulenson

Personal Details

Biography

Noted character actress Yelena Shmulenson has garnered widespread recognition for her captivating performances in a diverse array of film and television productions.

Her impressive resume boasts a notable appearance in the critically acclaimed 2009 drama film "A Serious Man", directed by the renowned Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.

Prior to this, Shmulenson made a significant impact in the 2006 spy thriller "The Good Shepherd", which featured an all-star cast and was directed by the esteemed Robert De Niro.

More recently, she has continued to impress audiences with her portrayal of Avrum in the 2021 production "The White Vault".

A personal highlight of Shmulenson's life is her marriage to the talented actor and writer Allen Lewis Rickman, with whom she shares a deep and abiding connection.

With her extensive experience and impressive body of work, Yelena Shmulenson remains a respected and sought-after figure within the entertainment industry.

Career

2017
2015
The Sisters Plotz
The Sisters Plotz as Councilwoman Lydia Blomley
2013
Chinese Puzzle
Chinese Puzzle as La femme yiddish
2012
2009
A Serious Man
A Serious Man as Shtetl Wife
2006
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd as Dollar Woman
2003
Mendy
Mendy as The Girl at the Shabbes Table