About Clea DuVall
Clea Helen D'Etienne DuVall (born September 25, 1977) is an American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s with supporting roles in The Faculty (1998), But I'm a Cheerleader, and Girl, Interrupted (both 1999). Subsequent film credits include Ghosts of Mars (2001), Identity, 21 Grams (both 2003), The Grudge (2004), Zodiac (2007), and Argo (2012). On television, DuVall has appeared in recurring and regular roles on series such as Carnivàle (2003–2005), Heroes (2006–2007), American Horror Story (2012–2013), The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015), Better Call Saul (2015–2017), Veep (2016–2019), and The Handmaid's Tale (2018–2022). She also voiced Elsa in the animated sitcom HouseBroken (2021–2023), which she co-created. DuVall's directorial work includes the comedy features The Intervention (2016) and Happiest Season (2020). She also created, wrote, and executive produced the coming-of-age drama series High School (2022). For her portrayal of Cora Amburn-Lijek, one of the six American diplomats rescued from Iran in 1980, DuVall was awarded—alongside her co-stars—the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. She earned additional praise that year for her portrayal of Malvina "Tommy" Thompson, personal aide to Eleanor Roosevelt, in the Showtime drama series The First Lady.
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