Actor

Merritt Wever

1980

Who they are

Born: 11 August 1980, New York, New York, USA
Known for: Signs, Michael Clayton, Into the Wild

Merritt Wever is an American actress working in film and television. She is best known for playing the upbeat nurse Zoey in Nurse Jackie, and for the miniseries Godless and Unbelievable. Her film work includes supporting roles in several Best Picture nominees, including Birdman, which won.

Where to start

Signs (2002)Full guide
Early major film role in M. Night Shyamalan's hit alien-invasion thriller.
Michael Clayton (2007)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting part in the acclaimed legal thriller nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
Into the Wild (2007)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in Sean Penn's well-regarded adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)Full guide
Supporting role in the Best Picture winner, her most widely seen film credit.
Marriage Story (2019)In the library
Memorable supporting turn in Noah Baumbach's Best Picture–nominated divorce drama.

Their films in the library

Awards

2013 Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Nurse Jackie)
2018 Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Godless)
2020 Golden Globe nomination, Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (Unbelievable)

The full list · 32

1995Blue RiverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lottie
1997Arresting GenaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tammy
1998Strike!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Maureen 'Momo' Haines
1998The Adventures of Sebastian ColeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Susan
2001Series 7Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Lindsay
2002SignsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tracey Abernathy
2003Season of YouthLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2004Something the Lord MadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Saxon
2004A Hole in OneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Betty
200612 and HoldingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Debbie Poole
2007Into the WildLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lori
2007Michael ClaytonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna
2008Righteous KillLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rape Victim
2009The MessengerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lara
2009The Missing PersonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mabel Page
2010GreenbergLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gina
2010Tiny FurnitureLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frankie
2011The Strange OnesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Girl
2011Boys On Film: Bad RomanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Girl (segment "The Strange Ones")
2013Remember SundayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lucy
2014Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Annie
2015MeadowlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kelly
2017The Last FaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marlee
2018Welcome to MarwenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roberta
2018Irreplaceable YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mindy
2019Marriage StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cassie
2019Charlie SaysLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Karlene Faith
2022Midday Black Midnight BlueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beth
2023MemoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Olivia
2025ChristyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joyce Salters
2026PrimetimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andie Bender
2027The Great BeyondLog in to add it to the libraryActor

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.