Elisabeth Röhm

**Elisabeth Röhm**, a renowned American television and film actress and director, was born on April 28, 1973, in Düsseldorf, West Germany. She rose to fame for her characters in notable television series such as Kate Lockley in 'Angel' (from 1999 to 2001) and Serena Southerlyn in 'Law & Order' (from 2001 to 2005). Apart from television series, she has displayed her acting prowess in films like 'Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous' (2005), 'American Hustle' (2013), and 'Joy' (2015), among others. Röhm stepped into directing with the Lifetime film 'Girl in the Basement' released in 2021. Röhm's journey in the film industry began with her first TV acting role in 1997 and has received appreciation for her roles in David O. Russell's films 'American Hustle' (2013) and 'Joy' (2015). Between 2016 and 2017, she maintained her presence in the entertainment industry through various TV Shows and films. She noteworthy played the character of Martha MacCallum in the 2019 film 'Bombshell.' As a person, she was engaged in equestrianism until 2005 and had experienced a life-threatening accident, which she discussed in a 2011 episode of the Biography Channel series 'Celebrity Close Calls'. Away from the arclights, she often shared her personal experiences through her blog, detailing life with her daughter and her then-fiancé.