Rhea Seehorn

Deborah Rhea Seehorn (born May 12, 1972)[1][2][3][4] is an American actress on stage, television, and film. She is best known for playing attorney Kim Wexler in AMC's Better Call Saul (2015–present). She has also appeared in NBC's Whitney (2011–2013), ABC's I'm with Her (2003–2004), and TNT's Franklin & Bash (2011–2014).

Rhea Seehorn
Born
Deborah Rhea Seehorn

(1972-05-12) May 12, 1972
EducationGeorge Mason University (BA)
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
Spouse(s)
Graham Larson
(m. 2018)

Early life and education

Seehorn was born in Norfolk, Virginia.[5] Her mother was an executive assistant for the United States Navy while her father was an agent in the Naval Investigative Service, and her family moved frequently during her childhood, including to Japan, Arizona, and Washington, D.C.[6][1] She studied painting, drawing, and architecture from a young age, following in the footsteps of her father and grandmother.[7] She continued in the visual arts, but had a growing passion for film and theater and was introduced to contemporary theater in college.[7] Seehorn graduated from George Mason University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art.

Career

While in college, she was looking to get into theater, under encouragement of her acting teacher, and working many ancillary positions in the theater industry in Washington D.C. to try to get noticed. She did end up getting some major roles in the local theater productions but still needed to take odd jobs to help make ends meet, including taking roles in various industrial short instructional films.[1] She soon started getting parts in more television productions, often playing roles that she considered as "very wry, sarcastic, knowing [woman]", similar to her idol Bea Arthur.[1] However, most of these roles were short-run series cancelled after one or two seasons.[1]

In May 2014, Seehorn was cast in the Breaking Bad spin-off prequel series Better Call Saul.[8][9] Seehorn portrays Kim Wexler, a lawyer and the love interest of the titular Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk).[10] The series premiered on February 8, 2015.[11]

Her film credits include roles in the independent features Riders and Floating, and the independent shorts The Pitch, The Gentlemen, and The Case Against Karen. Her theater credits include the Broadway production of 45 Seconds from Broadway, as well as roles in The World Over, All My Sons, Stop Kiss, How I Learned to Drive, Freedomland, and Marat/Sade.

Personal life

Seehorn married Graham Larson, a film producer and real estate agent, in 2018. He has two sons from an earlier marriage.[5][7][12][13]

Filmography

Seehorn at the LA Art Show Red Carpet (2016)

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998A Case Against KarenShari
1999Why Spain?
1999The PitchThe PitcherShort film
2000The GentlemanGirlfriendShort film
2000Eat Me!Glynna
2002RidersBitsy
2006The Shaggy DogLori
2008CU@Ed'sTinaShort film
2018Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal BlissNordheim
2018Lost Children: Kate & BillKateShort film
2019I Hate KidsKelly
2019Inside Man: Most WantedDr. Brynn Stewart
2021Things Heard and SeenJustine SokolovPost-production
TBALinoleumErin EdwinPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Homicide: Life on the StreetJennyEpisode: "All Is Bright"
2003–2004I'm with HerCheri Baldzikowski22 episodes
2005Head CasesNicole Walker6 episodes
2005Romy and Michele: In the BeginningAshley SchwartzTelevision film
2006Modern MenAnitaEpisode: "Sexual Healing"
2007The Singles TableStephanie Vogler6 episodes
2007The Thick of ItOllie TodzioPilot
2008The Starter WifeCharlotte4 episodes
2009Eva AdamsEva AdamsPilot
2009–2019American Dad!Various voices4 episodes
2009Trust MeBrooke3 episodes
2009DollhouseJocelyn BashfordEpisode: "Haunted"
2010Burn NoticePattyEpisode: "Breach of Faith"
2010The CloserJudy LynnEpisode: "Last Woman Standing"
2011Untitled Allan Leob ProjectJessicaPilot
2011–2013WhitneyRoxanne Harris38 episodes
2011–2014Franklin & BashEllen Swatello11 episodes
2013Family GuyJoanie Cunningham (voice)Episode: "Save the Clam"
2014House of LiesSamantha2 episodes
2015–presentBetter Call SaulKim Wexler49 episodes
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2015–16)
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television
Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated—Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama
2017Shut EyeCharlie's Mother2 episodes
2018Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMartha CobbEpisode: "Info Wars"
2018RoseanneCarrieEpisode: "Eggs Over, Not Easy"
2018Robot ChickenKaren / Teenage Girl (voice)Episode: "Your Mouth Is Hanging off Your Face"
2019VeepMichelle York5 episodes
2019The ActJanetEpisode: "A Whole New World"
2019The Twilight ZoneMartha MillerEpisode: "Not All Men"[14]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Better Call Saul Won
2016 Nominated
2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Won
2019 Critics' Choice Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Nominated
2020 TCA Awards Individual Achievement in Drama Nominated
2021 Critics' Choice Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Pending
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Pending

References

  1. Sepinwall, Alan (March 25, 2020). "How Rhea Seehorn Became the MVP of 'Better Call Saul'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  2. Rhea Seehorn [@rheaseehorn] (June 16, 2017). "I know it's a slightly weird spelling. But mom liked it & im sticking w/ it. It's jst 1 syllable, "Ray". Same idea as "Shea" pronunciation" (Tweet). Retrieved June 19, 2017 via Twitter.
  3. The Associated Press. "Celebrity birthdays for May 12, 2017". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  4. "@rheaseehorn". Instagram. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  5. "Rhea Seehorn Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  6. "Actress Rhea Seehorn Interview". PBS. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  7. "Featured Alumni - George Mason University". George Mason University. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2014). "Patrick Fabian, Rhea Seehorn & Michael Mando Cast In 'Breaking Bad' Prequel Series 'Better Call Saul'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  9. Friedlander, Whitney (July 11, 2014). "'Better Call Saul': Cast, Timeline Details and New Photos". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  10. Birnbaum, Debra (February 6, 2015). "'Better Call Saul' Premiere: Meet Jimmy McGill's Love Interest". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  11. Roots, Kimberly (November 20, 2014). "Better Call Saul Gets Two-Night February Premiere on AMC". TVLine. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  12. "Graham Larson". IMDb. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  13. Lynn, Sarah. TV Trend Now, “Who is Rhea Seehorn's husband? Get to know her family and husband Graham J. Larson,” Feb. 18, 2020
  14. Petski, Denise (January 28, 2019). "'The Twilight Zone': Taissa Farmiga, Rhea Seehorn, Luke Kirby & Ike Barinholtz To Star In Episode Of CBS All Access Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
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