Elise Eberle
Elise Eberle | |
---|---|
Born | Elise Kearny Eberle 6 March 1993 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2005–present |
Notable work | Tiger Eyes (film) |
Television | Salem Shameless The Last Tycoon |
Website | elisekeberle |
Elise Kearny Eberle (born March 6, 1993) is an American actress, model, and artist[1] known for her roles in television series such as Salem (2014–2017), Shameless (2011–2021), and The Last Tycoon (2016–2017). She gained prominence for portraying Mercy Lewis in the horror series Salem.
Early life
[edit]Elise Eberle was born on March 6, 1993, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Fritz Eberle, a cinematographer, and is the niece of actor and sound editor Jake Eberle. She developed an interest in acting at a young age, beginning her career with short films in her hometown.
Career
[edit]Early Roles (2005–2013)
[edit]Eberle began her acting career in 2005 with a role in a short film directed by Angie Comer. She appeared in minor roles in films such as The Astronaut Farmer (2006) and Wild Hogs (2007). In 2007, she won the Best Actress award at New Mexico’s 48 Hour Film Project for her performance in the short film Teardrop. Eberle also had a small role in the Disney Channel television film Lemonade Mouth (2011), directed by Patricia Riggen.[2]
Her film debut came with a role in Drake Doremus' Breathe In, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013. She also appeared in adaptations of Tiger Eyes and As Cool As I Am during this period.[2]
Breakthrough and Television (2014–present)
[edit]Eberle's breakthrough role was as Mercy Lewis in the WGN America series Salem (2014–2017). She described the character as complex, likening her to a "bipolar, almost schizophrenic girl" due to the range of emotions portrayed, and noted the extensive makeup preparation required for the role.[3] Her performance earned her praise and increased her visibility, with recognition from outlets like Rolling Stone and The Wall Street Journal after her move to Los Angeles.[4]
Following Salem, Eberle appeared in recurring roles in Shameless (2011–2021) and The Last Tycoon (2016–2017). She also featured in The Lumineers' music video for "Sleep on the Floor" and has pursued modeling and painting, showcasing her artwork through limited-edition prints on her personal website.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Confessions of a Reluctant Bra Buyer | Rose | Short | |
2006 | The Astronaut Farmer | Madison Roberts | ||
2007 | Wild Hogs | Family Kid | ||
Teardrop | Ester | Short | ||
2008 | Girl Alone | Susan | Short | |
Breaking In | Addie Smith | Short | ||
2009 | Love N' Dancing | Brianna | ||
A Lucky Break | Valerie | |||
After School | Del | Short | ||
2011 | Lemonade Mouth | Nicol Garcia | ||
2012 | Tiger Eyes | Jane Albertson | ||
2013 | As Cool as I Am | Jaimie Tilton | ||
2014 | Chasing the Devil | Hailey Tynan | [6] | |
2019 | A Call to Spy | Serena | ||
2021 | Portal Runner | Mae | [7] | |
2023 | Bump | Lady | Short | |
2024 | Fowl Play | Short |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | Shameless Hall of Shame | Sandy Milkovich | 1;episode | |
2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Natasha Osmanski | 1;episode | |
2014-17 | Salem | Mercy Lewis | 36;episode | [8] |
2017 | The Last Tycoon | Kitty | 3;episode | |
2019–2021 | Shameless | Sandy Milkovich | [9] | |
2022 | NCIS | Arlene Wilkes | 1;episode |
† | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Music videos
[edit]Year | Title | Artist(s) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | The Lumineers | Sleep on the Floor | |
2013 | Silversun Pickups | Dots and Dashes (Enough Already) |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 48 Hour Film Project | Best Actress | Won | |
2005 | Duke City Shootout | Best Actress | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "About the Artist". Elise Eberle. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ a b "Elise Eberle, Actress". Into The Gloss. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Foutch, Haleigh (2014-04-28). "Iddo Goldberg and Elise Eberle Talk SALEM". Collider. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Travers, Peter (2013-06-06). "Tiger Eyes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Tauer, Kristen (2016-11-25). "'Salem' Actress Elise Eberle Has a Lot to Say". WWD. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ "CHASING THE DEVIL (2014)". CULTURE CRYPT. 2014-06-01. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Mirrors become gateways in the family sci-fi film PORTAL RUNNER". Moviejawn. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Wolff, Natasha (2015-04-24). "On Set of "Salem" with Elise Eberle". DuJour. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Gomez, Adrian (2020-12-18). "'A lot more heart': ABQ native, 'Shameless' star says last season of series goes 'back to the family'". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
External links
[edit]- Elise Eberle at IMDb