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Michelle Trachtenberg

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Michelle Trachtenberg
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Trachtenberg in 2018
BornMichelle Christine Trachtenberg
(1985-10-11) October 11, 1985 (age 40)
New York City, New York, U.S.
💀DiedFebruary 26, 2025(2025-02-26) (aged 39)
New York City, New York, U.S.February 26, 2025(2025-02-26) (aged 39)
💼 Occupation
Actress
📆 Years active  1988–2024
❤️ Partner(s)Jay Cohen (2020–2025)

Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress. After beginning her career in commercials at age three, she made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996) and her feature film debut in the 1996 comedy Harriet the Spy. As a child actress, Trachtenberg starred in several Nickelodeon productions. In 1997, she won a Young Artist Award for her performance in CBS' sitcom Meego. She also played Penny Brown in Disney's 1999 superhero comedy film Inspector Gadget.[1]

Trachtenberg found success on the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000–2003) as Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Buffy, for which she won another Young Artist Award and earned her three Saturn Award nominations. She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her role as the host of the Discovery Kids series Truth or Scare (2001–2003). In her late teens and early 20s, Trachtenberg rose to further prominence in the film EuroTrip (2004) and as Georgina Sparks on the CW series Gossip Girl (2008–2012). During the mid-2000s, she also had a starring role in the film Ice Princess (2005) and supporting roles in the films Mysterious Skin (2004) and Black Christmas (2006). She also starred in the film 17 Again (2009) and on the NBC series Mercy (2009–2010).

In the 2010s, Trachtenberg was in several television films, including Killing Kennedy (2013) and Sister Cities (2015), and in the science fiction film The Scribbler (2014). She provided the lead voice of Judy in Facebook Watch's adult animated web series Human Kind Of (2018) and executive produced the teen drama web series Guidance (2015–2017) and Tubi's true crime series Meet, Marry, Murder (2021).

Early life and education

Michelle Christine Trachtenberg was born on October 11, 1985, in New York City to Lana, a bank manager, and Michael Trachtenberg, a fiber-optics manager.[2] Her parents were Jewish immigrants; her father was from Germany and her mother was from Ukraine.[3][4][5] Her mother, who spoke Russian, helped her learn some Russian for a role in 2013.[6] In an interview in November 2013, Trachtenberg said that her father had died recently.[7] She had an older sister named Irene.[4]

Trachtenberg was raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, where she attended junior high school at The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences.[8] Her family later moved to Los Angeles, where she attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks.[4][2] She said in a later interview and on social media that she was bullied in school.[9][10][11] She was a youth representative for the launch of an anti-drug campaign with President Bill Clinton.[12]

Career

1988–2005: Career beginnings and Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Trachtenberg on the set of The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1995)

Trachtenberg made her first television appearance at age three in a commercial for Wisk detergent.[13] She would eventually play featured roles in more than 100 commercials.[13] She made her television debut in an episode of the crime drama Law & Order,[14] before gaining recognition on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete as Nona F. Mecklenberg.[15] During the same period, she played Lily Montgomery on the soap opera All My Children.[16]

Trachtenberg's film career began in 1996 with the title role in Harriet the Spy, for which she had to leave The Adventures of Pete & Pete while its third season was running.[17] She then starred in the short-lived television series Meego, which garnered her a Young Artist Award.[18] She returned to film in 1999 for Inspector Gadget. She also starred in the film Can't Be Heaven. In 2000, she began playing Dawn Summers, the younger sister of the title character (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.[19] She also hosted the Discovery Kids series Truth or Scare from 2001 to 2003, for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.[20][16]

File:Buffy The Vampire Slayer cast.jpg
Trachtenberg (far right) with some cast members of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 2003

In 2004, after Buffy and Truth or Scare, Trachtenberg appeared in the music video for the Trapt song "Echo" and as Jenny in the teen comedy film EuroTrip.[21] That same year, Trachtenberg played Wendy in Mysterious Skin, Gregg Araki's film adaptation of Scott Heim's novel. Wendy is the best friend of Neil (Joseph Gordon Levitt), a teenage hustler in small-town Kansas. The film debuted at the 2004 Venice Film Festival.[22] She also had a recurring role in the HBO series Six Feet Under, as Celeste, a spoiled pop star.[23]

In March 2005, Trachtenberg starred in Walt Disney Pictures' comedy sports drama film Ice Princess as Casey Carlyle, a science whiz, who is torn between a future in academia and her newfound dream of being a competitive figure skater.[24]

2006–2010: Gossip Girl and other work

In April 2006, Trachtenberg guest-starred in the episode of House, "Safe". She revealed on the December 22, 2006, episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien that House was her favorite show, and that she was friends with one of the producers and had asked to be a guest star.[25]

In November 2006, Trachtenberg guest starred in season six of the crime drama Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In the episode "Weeping Willow", she played the role of Willow, a kidnapped video blogger, likely based on lonelygirl15.[26]

In 2006, Trachtenberg starred in Black Christmas, the remake of the 1974 slasher.[27] In 2007, she was cast as the female lead in an ABC comedy pilot called The Hill, based on the newspaper of the same name in Washington, D.C.[28]

In 2008, Trachtenberg provided the voice of Tika Waylan for Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, a direct-to-video animated film based on the novel of the same name.[29] She appeared on The CW hit show Gossip Girl, as Georgina Sparks, who recently left rehab and brings back the dark past Serena van der Woodsen desperately wants to leave behind.[30] She returned to the show for a multiple-episode story arc towards the end of season two.[31] Trachtenberg appeared in the season three finale and in season four. She also appeared several times in season five, and in almost every episode of season six, the show's final season.[32] In 2009, Trachtenberg was a cast member on the NBC drama series Mercy, which lasted one season.[33] She then returned to film, starring in the 2009 teen fantasy comedy 17 Again and had a small role in the comedy Cop Out (2010).[34]

2011–2024: Later work and final projects

On June 9, 2011, Trachtenberg guest-starred on Love Bites, as Jodie, who, after being unceremoniously dumped, decides—with a vengeance—to accept her ex's offer to "be friends". She reprised the role on June 16, 2011, and in the series finale on July 21, 2011. In the same year, Trachtenberg was a guest star on Weeds during its seventh season,[35] portraying Emma, a rival pot dealer who causes problems for Silas Botwin. In June 2012, Trachtenberg was cast in the film The Scribbler, produced by Gabriel Cowan.[36]

In March 2011, she was the featured cover girl in Maxim.[37] In the Criminal Minds episode "Zugzwang", Trachtenberg played Diane Turner, the criminal stalker of Spencer Reid's girlfriend, Maeve Donovan.[38]

In late 2015, Trachtenberg starred in the online series Guidance as Anna, the high school guidance counselor.[39] In 2016, she said she was a member of the Writers Guild of America and that she was working on several writing projects and continued to be inspired by her role in Harriet the Spy.[40] According to filmmaker Casey Tebo, she had written a screenplay based on the book Toy Monster.[41][42]

In 2022, Trachtenberg reprised her role as Georgina Sparks in the second season of the HBO revival of Gossip Girl.[43] In 2023, she had a voice role in Apple TV+'s animated series adaptation of Harriet the Spy.[44] In 2024, Trachtenberg made her final film appearance as a narrator for the documentary Spyral, which focuses on people struggling with mental illness.[45][46] Trachtenberg planned to make an appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.[47]

Personal life

In her earlier years, Trachtenberg dated actor Shawn Ashmore from 2004 to 2006, and had a brief relationship with musician Pete Wentz in 2006.[48]

At the time of her death, she was in a long-term relationship with talent agent Jay Cohen. The couple began dating in 2020 and preferred to keep their private life out of the public eye.[49][50][51][52][53][54]

Illness and death

In early 2024, Trachtenberg addressed concerns on social media regarding her health after some people commented on her apparent weight loss and signs of jaundice. She reassured her followers that she was "happy and healthy."[55] Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant sometime later that year.[56][57] Trachtenberg's Harriet the Spy co-star Rosie O'Donnell claimed she struggled with drug and alcohol abuse during her final years.[58]

On February 26, 2025, Trachtenberg was found unresponsive at her New York apartment by her mother. Emergency medical services were called and she was pronounced dead at the scene.[59][60][55] According to the New York City Police Department, foul play was not suspected in her death.[61] A source later reported to People that Trachtenberg talked about her health problems with those close to her during the last year of her life.[62]

After Trachtenberg's family objected to an autopsy for religious reasons, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York announced that the cause and manner of death were undetermined at the time.[63] One month later, the office's toxicology results declared Trachtenberg's primary cause of death as complications of diabetes,[62] which is sometimes a side effect of liver transplantation.[64]

Tributes

Numerous celebrities, including Trachtenberg's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl co-stars, paid tribute to her.[65][66][67] Rosie O'Donnell said, "I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped."[68] Rock band Trapt paid tribute, saying, "...easy to see how many you touched," referring to her performance in their 2004 music video for "Echo".[69] On the first anniversary of her death, Sarah Michelle Gellar memorialized her by saying, "I’m one of the lucky ones who has over 30 years of memories with you. You may not have been with us long enough, but we will make sure everyone remembers.”[70]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1995 Melissa Lena Uncredited [71]
1996 Harriet the Spy Harriet M. Welsch
1998 Richie Rich's Christmas Wish Gloria Glad Direct-to-video [72]
1999 Inspector Gadget Penny Brown [73]
Can't Be Heaven Julie [5]
2004 EuroTrip Jenny [74]
Mysterious Skin Wendy Peterson [75]
2005 Ice Princess Casey Carlyle [76]
2006 Beautiful Ohio Sandra [77]
Black Christmas Melissa Kitt [27]
2007 The Martin-Danzinger-Ross Family Movie 4 Annabella
2008 Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Tika Waylan Voice; direct-to-video [29]
2009 Against the Current Suzanne [78]
17 Again Maggie O'Donnell [79]
2010 Cop Out Ava Monroe [80]
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex Bar Girl Voice; short film [81]
2011 Take Me Home Tonight Ashley [82]
2013 Sexy Evil Genius Miranda Prague Direct-to-video [83]
2014 The Scribbler Alice / Veronica [84]
2024 Spyral Michelle Cody White Voice; documentary (final role) [85]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1991 Law & Order Dinah Driscoll Episode: "God Bless the Child"; uncredited [76]
1993 Clarissa Explains It All Elsie Soaperstein Episode: "Babysitting" [86]
1994 All My Children Lily Benton Montgomery 3 episodes [87]
1994–1996 The Adventures of Pete & Pete Nona F. Mecklenberg 14 episodes; recurring role (seasons 2–3) [88]
1996 Dave's World Angela Episode: "Solitaire" [89]
Space Cases Prankster #1 Episode: "All You Can Eaty" [90]
A Holiday for Love Noelle Murphy Television film [91]
1997 Meego Maggie Parker 13 episodes; main role [5]
1998 Blue's Clues Herself Episode: "Blue's Birthday" [92]
Reading Rainbow Voice; narrator; episode: "Math Curse" [92]
Guys Like Us Katie Episode: "Maestro's First Crush" [90]
1998–1999 Figure It Out Herself Panelist; 12 episodes [93]
2000 A Father's Choice Kelly McClain Television film [94]
2000–2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dawn Summers 66 episodes; main role (seasons 5–7) [95]
2001–2003 Truth or Scare Herself Host and narrator; 20 episodes [96]
2002–2025 Doris & Amanda Shorts Annabella Recurring role (2002–2025); Replaced Audra Lea Keener starting on October 11, 2002.
The Martin-Danzinger-Ross Family Show Main role (Seasons 11–33); Replaced Audra Lea Keener starting on October 13, 2002.
The Illeanna Sanchez Show Recurring role (Season 5); Main role (Season 6–27); Replaced Audra Lea Keener starting on October 18, 2002.
2002–2008 Erin Recurring role (Seasons 6–12); First appearance on October 20, 2002.
2004 Six Feet Under Celeste 4 episodes; guest role (season 4) [23]
2005 The Dive from Clausen's Pier Carrie Beal Television film [97]
2006–2011 Doris & Amanda Annabella Recurring role (Seasons 1–7)
2006 House Melinda Bardach Episode: "Safe" [98]
2006–2018 Robot Chicken Various characters Voice; 6 episodes; guest role (seasons 2–3, 5 & 9) [90]
2006 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lisa Willow Tyler Episode: "Weeping Willow" [92]
2008–2012 Gossip Girl Georgina Sparks 28 episodes; recurring role (seasons 1–6) [92]
2008 The Circuit Kylie Shines Television film [99]
2009–2010 Mercy Chloe Payne 22 episodes; main role (season 1) [90]
2009 The Super Hero Squad Show Valkyrie Voice; 2 episodes; guest role (season 1) [100]
2011–2025 Emma Annabella Main role (Seasons 1–15)
2011 Love Bites Jodie 3 episodes; guest role (season 1) [101]
Weeds Emma Karlin 5 episodes; guest role (season 7) [90]
2013 Criminal Minds Diane Turner Episode: "Zugzwang" [38]
Killing Kennedy Marina Oswald Television film [102]
NCIS: Los Angeles Lily Lockhart Episode: "Merry Evasion" [103]
2014–2015 Hollywood Game Night Herself Guest; 2 episodes [104][105]
2015 Sleepy Hollow Abigail Adams Episode: "Pittura Infamante" [106]
SuperMansion Blood Moon Voice; episode: "A Midsummer Night's Ream" [107]
The Christmas Gift Megan Television film [90]
2016 Chopped Junior Herself Guest judge; 1 episode [90]
Sister Cities Dallas Baxter Television film [108]
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Herself Guest; 1 episode [109]
2021 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Herself Celebrity contestant; 1 episode [110]
2022–2023 Gossip Girl Georgina Sparks 2 episodes [43]
2023 Harriet the Spy Dr. Wagner Voice; episode: "I Am the Onion" [44]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Guidance Anna 6 episodes [111]
2018 Human Kind Of Judy Voice; 21 episodes [112]
2021 Meet, Marry, Murder Host 13 episodes [113]

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref.
2004 "Echo" Trapt [114]
2005 "Tired of Being Sorry" Ringside
2007 "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" Fall Out Boy [56]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1997 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won [115]
1998 Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actress style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won [18]
2000 Best Young Actress in a Comedy Film Inspector Gadget|style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [116]
style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
2001 Teen Choice Award TV – Choice Sidekick Buffy the Vampire Slayer|style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [56]
Young Artist Award style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won [117]
Saturn Award Best Supporting Actress on Television|style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [118]
2002 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actress style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [119]
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Actress style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Saturn Award Best Supporting Television Actress Buffy the Vampire Slayer|style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [120]
style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [121]
2004 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [122]
2007 Sarasota Film Festival Breakthrough Performer style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won [123]
2012 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Villain style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated [56]

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