Margot Bingham is a critically acclaimed actress and singer-songwriter, known for her captivating performances across television, film, and theater, who engages audiences with her versatile talent and commitment to social causes. After gaining critical acclaim for her recurring role as the jazz chanteuse Daughter Maitland on HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ in 2013, Margot Bingham went on to establish a versatile career across television, film, and theater. Her early career included a significant role in the 2011 off-Broadway revival of ‘Rent,’ directed by Michael Grief, alongside co-starring in the web series ‘In Between Men.’ Bingham also performed at notable New York venues such as Rockwood Music Hall and BAM Cafe. Following her ‘Boardwalk Empire’ success, which garnered positive reviews, she secured a recurring role in the El Rey Network series ‘Matador’ in 2014.
In 2015, Bingham secured a significant role as one of the lead characters, Sergeant Nina Meyer, in the ABC drama series ‘The Family,’ executive produced by Jenna Bans. Her film career expanded with a notable role as Bree in the 2016 comedy ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut.’ Bingham continued to advance her career with appearances in the Tribeca Film Festival feature film ‘Saturday Church’ and ‘Anything,’ executive produced by Mark Ruffalo, both in 2017. She also starred in ‘Destined,’ directed by Qasim Basir in 2017. That same year, she joined the cast of OWN Network’s ‘Queen Sugar’ for its second season and made her Netflix debut in Spike Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ appearing in the series from 2017 to 2019.
Dedicated to social causes, she actively supports various cause-driven organizations and events, including City Harvest, LGBTQ youth initiatives, and the Orphaned Starfish Foundation.