Anna Chlumsky

Anna Maria Chlumsky was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 3, 1980. Her early career began with modeling and quickly transitioned into acting, gaining significant recognition as a child actress. She is best known for her leading role as Vada Sultenfuss in the film “My Girl” (1991) and its sequel “My Girl 2” (1994). Her early film appearances also included a bit part in “Uncle Buck” (1989) and starring roles in “Trading Mom” (1994) alongside Sissy Spacek, and “Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain” (1995) with Christina Ricci. Throughout the mid-to-late 1990s, Chlumsky appeared in several television films and series, establishing her presence in the entertainment industry.

Between 1999 and 2005, Chlumsky took a hiatus from acting to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Chicago in 2002. After college, she initially worked as a fact-checker for the Zagat Survey and an editorial assistant for HarperCollins. Finding these careers unfulfilling, she returned to acting after receiving formal training at the Atlantic Acting School in Manhattan. Her return to acting saw her in independent films such as “Blood Car” (2007) and “In the Loop” (2009). Her television roles during this period included appearances in “Law & Order” (2007, 2010), “30 Rock” (2007), and “Cupid” (2009).

A significant career turning point came with her role as Amy Brookheimer in the HBO television series “Veep” (2012–2019), for which she received six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her more recent work includes a main role in Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix limited drama series “Inventing Anna” (2022) and voicing Charlotte Pickles in the 2021 Paramount+ revival of “Rugrats”. She has also appeared on Broadway in productions like “You Can’t Take It with You” and “Living on Love”. Chlumsky’s consistent work across various platforms demonstrates her versatility and commitment to her craft, from her early start to her current acclaimed projects.