Dreama Walker
Dreama Elyse Walker (born June 20, 1986)[2] is an American actress. She is known for her supporting role in the series Gossip Girl, her lead role in the film Compliance (2012), and her lead roles in two short-lived television series, the comedy Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 and the legal drama Doubt.
Dreama Walker | |
|---|---|
Walker in February 2010 | |
| Born | Dreama Elyse Walker June 20, 1986 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Christopher McMahon (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2[1] |
Career
Film
In 2008, Walker appeared in the film Wherever You Are. That same year, she played Ashley Kowalski, the granddaughter of Clint Eastwood's character, in Gran Torino. She later starred in the 2012 film Compliance.
Walker played Connie Stevens in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
Television
From 2008 to 2009, Walker appeared in the first two seasons of Gossip Girl as Hazel Williams, one of Blair Waldorf's minions. In 2010, Walker starred as Harper Grace in the two-part miniseries Seven Deadly Sins.[3]
From 2012 to 2013, she starred as June on the sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.[3] Walker guest-starred in a 2013 episode of the sitcom New Girl as Molly, a nemesis for Jess, the eponymous New Girl.[4] She played the role of Becca in eight episodes of the first five seasons of the drama series The Good Wife.
On May 5, 2014, it was announced that Walker would co-star in the Amazon Studios comedy-drama series Cocked.[5] The pilot debuted on January 15, 2015,[6] but never made it to series.
Personal life
Walker resides in Los Angeles, California.[3] Her mother is of Italian descent.[7] On August 1, 2015, Walker married Christopher McMahon in Kauai.[8] They have two daughters together.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Goodbye Baby | Kelsy | |
| 2008 | Sex and the City | Upper East Side waitress | |
| 2008 | Wherever You Are | Meghan Bernstein | |
| 2008 | Gran Torino | Ashley Kowalski | |
| 2009 | The Invention of Lying | Receptionist | |
| 2011 | The Pill | Rose | |
| 2012 | Compliance | Becky | Nominated—Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Father/Son | Elizabeth | Short film |
| 2012 | The Kitchen | Penny | |
| 2012 | The Discoverers | Abigail Marshall | |
| 2012 | Vamperifica | Tracey | |
| 2013 | Chlorine | Suzi | |
| 2015 | Don't Worry Baby | Sara-Beth | |
| 2015 | Paperback | Emily | |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Connie Stevens |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Law & Order | Nicole Carlotti | Episode: "Release" |
| 2007 | Guiding Light | Janie Walker | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Gossip Girl | Hazel Williams | 14 episodes |
| 2008 | One Life to Live | Karen | Episode: "Gift Horse" |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Brenda Lally | Episode: "Neighborhood Watch" |
| 2009 | Ugly Betty | Chloe | Episode: "Curveball" |
| 2009 | Royal Pains | Melody Everett | Episode: "Strategic Planning" |
| 2009–2013 | The Good Wife | Becca | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Mercy | Robin Noland | Episode: "There Is No Superwoman" |
| 2010 | Seven Deadly Sins | Harper Grace | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | June Colburn | Main role; 26 episodes Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star: Female |
| 2013 | Robot Chicken | Jules Louden (voice) | Episode: "Immortal" |
| 2013 | New Girl | Molly | Episode: "Nerd" |
| 2014 | The Grim Sleeper | Christine Pelisek | Television film |
| 2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Detective Reese Taymor | Episode: "Forgiving Rollins" |
| 2015 | Cocked | Tabby | Amazon Studios pilot |
| 2015 | A to Z | Madeline | Episode: "M Is for Meant to Be" |
| 2017 | Doubt | Tiffany Allan | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | American Dad! | Mel, Student (voices) | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Adam Ruins Everything | Julia | Episode: "Adam Ruins Spa Day" |
| 2018 | Man with a Plan | Heather | Episode: "March Madness" |
| 2018 | Brockmire | Whitney | Season 2, recurring 4 episodes |
| 2019 | American Horror Story: 1984 | Rita | Episode: "Slashdance" |
References
- ^ "I am not perfect, but they are". Instagram. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Dreama Walker Online » Facts".
- ^ a b c . American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on January 6, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 13, 2013). "New Girl Exclusive: Apartment 23's Dreama Walker to Play the B— in Jess' New School". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 5, 2014). "Dreama Walker Cast In Amazon Pilot 'Cocked', Jocko Sims Joins 'Masters Of Sex'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 6, 2015). "Frank Spotnitz's 'Man In The High Castle', Carlton Cuse's 'Point Of Honor' & Shawn Ryan's 'Mad Dogs' Part Of Amazon Studios' First Pilot Season Of 2015". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ "Elyse Tramontano Walker". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Dreama Walker Marries in Hawaii". People.com. Retrieved February 21, 2016
- ^ "I am not perfect, but they are". Instagram. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
External links
- Dreama Walker at IMDb