Beanie Feldstein

Elizabeth Greer “Beanie” Feldstein, born on June 24, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress. Her early life included attending the Harvard-Westlake School and Stagedoor Manor, a theatre camp in New York. She is the youngest of three children, including actor Jonah Hill. Feldstein graduated from Wesleyan University in 2015 with a degree in sociology. Her acting debut was in 2002 on the ABC comedy series ‘My Wife and Kids’. Beginning her career in episodic television, Feldstein has since built a notable presence across various entertainment platforms.

Feldstein gained significant recognition through her film roles, including ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ (2016), ‘Lady Bird’ (2017), and ‘Booksmart’ (2019). Her performance in ‘Booksmart’ earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. On Broadway, she debuted as Minnie Fay in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ (2017–18), which was positively received. She later took on the lead role of Fanny Brice in the 2022 revival of ‘Funny Girl’, for which she received a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Performance. In television, her portrayal of Monica Lewinsky in ‘American Crime Story: Impeachment’ (2021) marked a significant dramatic achievement.

Throughout her career, Feldstein has demonstrated a commitment to diverse projects, from comedic films to dramatic series and stage productions. She has participated in various special events, including performing in ‘Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration’ (2020) and guest-starring in popular shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2020) and ‘The Simpsons’ (2020). Her upcoming projects include the film ‘Merrily We Roll Along’, which is being filmed over twenty years, and a recurring guest role in the TV series ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2025).