Ashleigh LaThrop
Ashleigh LaThrop | |
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| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Ashleigh LaThrop is an American actress. She is best known for playing Breana in the drama sitcom The Kominsky Method and Ericka Kinney in the drama series Brilliant Minds.
Early life
LaThrop was born in Chicago, Illinois. She initially wanted to become a doctor. She then wanted to become a pediatrician, a neurosurgeon, and then finally, when she turned 17, she decided to be a psychologist. She was inspired to become an actress after watching the play Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman.[1] She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and had a 10 week residency with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.[2]
Career
LaThrop first gained nationwide fame for playing Breana in the drama sitcom The Kominsky Method.[3] Her first big role came playing Natalie in the dystopian series The Handmaid's Tale.[4][5] She had a recurring role in the sci-fi drama series Utopia where she portrayed Becky.[6] She is currently starring as Dr Ericka Kinney in the drama series Brilliant Minds.[7]
Personal life
In her spare time she likes travelling abroad and learning new languages.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uncle John | Beth | |
| 2016 | The View from Tall | Anne | |
| 2017 | Fifty Shades Darker | Hannah | |
| 2018 | Fifty Shades Freed | Hannah | |
| 2021 | Justice Society: World War II | Iris West | |
| 2024 | Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths | Iris West |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. | Young Woman | Episode; Thirty Balloons |
| 2015 | Sirens | Gabby | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Mad Dogs | Constable Miranda | Episode; Needles |
| 2015-2016 | You're So Talented | Devin | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Bones | Kalani | Episode; The Last Shot at a Second Chance |
| 2017 | The Real O'Neals | Christie | Episode; The Real Third Wheel |
| 2018 | This Close | Courtney#2 | Episode; The Way We Were |
| 2018 | Reverie | Denise Lang | Episode; Altum Somnum |
| 2018 | The Rookie | Christine | Episode; Crash Course |
| 2019 | Commune | Zion | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Handmaid's Tale | Natalie | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | The 100 | Priya Desai | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Utopia | Becky | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | The Kominsky Method | Breana | 16 episodes |
| 2021 | NCIS: Hawaiʻi | Tracy Moore | Episode; Rescuers |
| 2023 | Nancy Drew | Alice | 4 episodes |
| 2024-2026 | Brilliant Minds | Ericka Kinney | 27 episodes |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Need for Speed Unbound | Yaz |
References
- ↑ "Chicago native Ashleigh LaThrop wasn't always interested in pursuing acting; her first dream job was to be a doctor, then a pediatrician, a neurosurgeon, and then finally, when she turned 17, she decided to be a psychologist until she saw a play that completely changed everything for her". 1883magazine.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Utopia's Ashleigh LaThrop Never Wants to Grow Up". interviewmagazine.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Ashleigh LaThrop Brings The Black Girl Nerd To Amazon's 'Utopia'". essence.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Ashleigh LaThrop on That Shocking Ofmatthew Twist in The Handmaid's Tale Episode 8". harpersbazaar.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Interview: The Handmaid's Tale's Ashleigh LaThrop". brieftake.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "'Utopia': Ashleigh LaThrop, Desmin Borges, Farrah Mackenzie & Christopher Denham Join Amazon Drama Series". deadline.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Ashleigh LeThrop and Aury Krebs on Portrayal of Mental Health and Disease on Screen". lrmonline.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Ashleigh LaThrop". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.