Beth Riesgraf

Beth Riesgraf
Riesgraf at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1978-08-24) August 24, 1978
Belle Plaine, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
PartnerJason Lee (2001–2007)
Children1

Beth Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978)[1] is an American actress and television director. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage (2008–2012) and the revival Leverage: Redemption (2021–2025) on Amazon Prime.

Early life and education

Originally from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Riesgraf graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1996.[2][3][4][5]

Career

Riesgraf appeared with then-fiancé Jason Lee as the character Natalie Duckworth on the show My Name Is Earl in 2005 and 2007, and in Tim Hill's film Alvin and the Chipmunks as a mother in the supermarket in 2007.[6][7] In 2008, she played the bride in the official music video for "Cath..." by Death Cab for Cutie.[8]

From 2008 to 2012, she played the main role of Parker in the TNT series Leverage.[9] In 2013, she guest-starred on Criminal Minds in the episode titled Zugzwang as Dr. Maeve Donovan, Dr. Spencer Reid's secretive girlfriend.[10] In 2015, Riesgraf starred in the USA Network series Complications, which follows a morally conflicted doctor's life;[11] the show lasted for one season. In September 2019, she was cast in a starring role in the Paramount Network drama series 68 Whiskey.[12] Between 2021 and 2025, Riesgraf reprised her role as Parker in Leverage: Redemption, the reboot of the original Leverage series.[13][14]

Personal life

Riesgraf was engaged to actor Jason Lee. Together they had a son.[15]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Scorcher Krissy
2003 I Love Your Work Swoosh Photographer
2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks Mother in Store
2009 Nobody Edie
2015 Intruders Anna Rook
2017 In Search of Fellini Sylvia
2019 I Hate Kids Schyler

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Spin City Waitress Episode: "Trainstopping"
2001 Undressed Loretta Main role (season 4)
2005 How I Met Your Mother Works with Carlos Girl Episode: "Purple Giraffe"
2005 The Stereo Sound Agency Various Television film
2005, 2007 My Name Is Earl Natalie Duckworth Episodes: "Faked My Own Death," "Our 'Cops' Is On!"
2007 Insatiable N/A Unsold television pilot
2007 Big Shots James' Date Episode: "The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly"
2007 Without a Trace Kelly Schmidt Episode: "Run"
2008–2012 Leverage Parker Main role, 77 episodes
2011 NCIS Maxine / Max Destructo Episode: "Kill Screen"
2012–2013, 2017, 2020 Criminal Minds Dr. Maeve Donovan Recurring role, 6 episodes
2013 The Mentalist Kira Tinsley Episode: "The Red Tattoo"
2013 The Surgeon General Dr. Page Wyatt Television film
2014 Killer Women Jennifer Jennings Episode: "Some Men Need Killing"
2014 Perception Ashley Marcel Episode: "Cobra"
2014 Caper Alexia Web series
2015 Complications Samantha Ellison Main role
2015 The Librarians Lady of the Lake Episodes: "And the Cost of Education," "And the Final Curtain"
2018 SEAL Team Cindy Episode: "Getaway Day"
2019 Stranger Things Billy's mom Episodes: "Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum," "Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt"
2019 Lovestruck Isabelle Television film
2020 Legends of Tomorrow Kathy Meyers Episode: "Slay Anything"
2020 68 Whiskey Major Sonia Holloway Main role[12]
2021-2025 Leverage: Redemption Parker Main role, also director

Director

Year Title Notes
2021–2025 Leverage: Redemption Episodes: "The Bucket Job," "The Great Train Job," "The Tournament Job", "The Turkish Prisoner Job", "The Shakedown in Clone Town Job".[7]
2023 It Is What It Is Short film; won several awards from the Independent Shorts Awards[7][16]
2011 A Standard Story Short film.[17][18]
2020 Mail Companion Short[19][20]

Accolades

Year Association Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2011 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage Nominated [21]
2012 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage Nominated [22]
2013 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage Nominated [23]
2022 Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Streaming Television Series Leverage: Redemption Nominated [24]

References

  1. ↑ "Almanac". Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. August 24, 2023. p. A12. ProQuest 2856626410. Actor-comedian Dave Chappelle is 50. Actor James D'Arcy is 50. Actor Carmine Giovinazzo (jee-oh-vihn-AH'-zoh) is 50. Actor Alex O'Loughlin is 47. Actor Beth Riesgraf is 45. Actor Chad Michael Murray is 42. Singer Mika is 40. Actor Blake Berris is 39. Actor Rupert Grint ("Harry Potter" films) is 35. See also:
    • "This day in history: Today's birthdays". The Boston Globe. August 24, 2010. p. G15. ProQuest 746503091. Actor-comedian Dave Chappelle is 37. Actor Carmine Giovinazzo is 37. Actress Beth Riesgraf is 32. Actor Chad Michael Murray is 29. Christian rock musician Jeffrey Gilbert is 27. Singer Mika is 27. Actor Rupert Grint is 22.
  2. ↑ "'Leverage' actress Riesgraf steals show". Las Vegas Review-Journal. July 12, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ Lawrence, Christopher (June 16, 2015). "Cimarron grad Riesgraf talks about new TV show 'Complications'". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Beth Riesgraf talks about 'Leverage,' filming in Portland, and her 'adrenaline junkie' character". The Oregonian. August 18, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ Stern, Julian (October 22, 2011). "An Interview With Beth Riesgraf". Maxim. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ "It Is What It Is (or The Standards of Outrage)". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  7. 1 2 3 "New York Women in Film & TelevisionNew York Women in Film & Television". New York Women in Film & Television. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  8. ↑ Death Cab for Cutie (2008-07-08). Death Cab for Cutie - Cath... Retrieved 2026-06-25 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "TNT Orders 13 Episodes of Leverage". ComingSoon.net. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Beth Riesgraf | Booking Agent". MN2S. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  11. ↑ Ng, Philiana (November 22, 2013). "'Leverage's' Beth Riesgraf Joins USA's Matt Nix Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  12. 1 2 Petski, Denise (September 24, 2019). "'68 Whiskey': Derek Theler, Beth Riesgraf & Lamont Thompson Among Six Cast In Paramount Network Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  13. ↑ Petski, Denise (2021-05-03). "'Leverage: Redemption' Unveils First Trailer & Premiere Date On IMDb TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  14. ↑ Gemmill, Allie (2021-02-28). "Aldis Hodge Reveals 'Leverage' Reboot Title & His Reaction to Reviving the TNT Crime Series". Collider. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  15. ↑ Grossberg, Josh (October 10, 2003). "Jason Lee Plays Papa". E! Online. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  16. ↑ "Award Winners: August 2023". Independent Shorts Awards. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  17. ↑ Beth R (2012-11-07). A Standard Story by Beth Riesgraf. Retrieved 2026-06-24 – via YouTube.
  18. ↑ "A Standard Story - A remarkable journey of discovery". Film Shortage. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  19. ↑ Awards, Independent Shorts (2020-06-02). "Mail Companion". Independent Shorts Awards. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
  20. ↑ Beth R (2023-11-05). Mail Companion. Retrieved 2026-06-24 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ "2011 Saturn Award Nominations". Collider. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  22. ↑ "2012 Saturn Award Nominations". Collider. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  23. ↑ "2013 Saturn Award Nominations". Dread Central. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  24. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (August 12, 2022). "Saturn Awards Nominations: 'The Batman', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Spider-Man', 'Better Call Saul' Top List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
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