Savannah Welch
Savannah Rose Welch (born August 4, 1984)[1] is an American actress, musician and podcast host. She is best known for her work in the feature films Boyhood, The Tree of Life, the ABC series The Good Doctor, and the History Channel drama SIX. Welch is also a member of the alt-country band The Trishas.
Savannah Welch | |
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| Birth name | Savannah Rose Welch |
| Born | August 4, 1984 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar Mandolin |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | www |
Early life and education edit
Welch is the daughter of singer-songwriter Kevin Welch.[2]
She attended UT Austin and studied film for a year, then dropped out to pursue film production and acting.
Career edit
Acting edit
Welch's first significant acting role was in 2005, in the independent film Jumping Off Bridges, directed by Kat Candler. She went on to appear in higher profile projects including drama Boyhood directed by Richard Linklater. She also had a role in The Tree of Life, written and directed by Terrence Malick. She would work with Malick again in 2017's Song to Song.
In 2013, Welch appeared with her band The Trishas in two films. For her role in Billy Bates, The Trishas played her backup band, and contributed to the soundtrack.[3][4] The Trishas also appeared as a band in Angels Sing.[5][6][7]
In 2018, Welch played the role of ex-Marine Dawn who lost her leg in an IED explosion in the second season of the History Channel's drama series SIX.[8] Her character meets Alex Caulder (Kyle Schmid), one of the main characters of the Navy SEAL Team, while undergoing physical therapy. While shooting, Welch marked the one-year anniversary of her real-life accident.[9]
Welch portrayed Barbara Gordon in the third season of the HBO Max series Titans in 2021.[10]
In 2022, she appeared as recurring character Dr. Danica Powell on season six of ABC's medical drama The Good Doctor.[11]
Music edit
Although she grew up in a musical family, Welch did not sing publicly until 2005's “Chip Off the Old Block” SIMS Foundation[12] fundraiser hosted by the Braun Brothers (Reckless Kelly, Micky and the Motorcars).[13][14]
She would not sing publicly again until the 2009 MusicFest in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A tribute concert to her father, Kevin Welch, brought her together with 3 other independent artists: Liz Foster, Jamie Lin Wilson, and Kelley Mickwee. They would go on the form the alt-country girl group "The Trishas".[15]
Podcast edit
Welch began recording her KUT NPR local podcast "Enough About Music" at Austin venue Cactus Cafe.[when?] Her first guest was Kevin Russell of Shinyribs. The only rule with her guests is to talk about anything at all, except music.[16]
Personal life edit
Welch has a son, Charlie (born in 2012).[17]
On November 2, 2016, Welch was at a farmer's market in Wimberley, Texas with her father and 4-year-old son when a vehicle hit her. Doctors determined the impact injury sustained to her right leg was beyond repair, resulting in amputation.[18][19][20]
There was an outpouring of support after the accident from both the Austin and music communities. Welch's first public appearance was at the "Eye Love Savannah" benefit November 28, 2016 organized by Austin photographer Todd Wolfson.[21] A “Stand with Savannah” benefit concert was held in Nashville, Tennessee December 13, 2016 with Savannah's father, country music artist Kevin Welch, reuniting with his old band Dead Reckoners. Emmylou Harris also attended.[9][22] On December 23, 2016, there was a "Standing Beside Savannah" Benefit Auction at the Continental Club in Austin held during the Legends & Legacies Holiday Show, which featured multi-generation family collaborations from Austin musical families performing, including Welch's brother Dustin and father Kevin, James McMurty, John Dee Graham, and Charlie Sexton.[23][24][25]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jumping Off Bridges | Grove Adams | directed by Kat Candler |
| 2008 | Clown Hunt | Gerte | directed by Barry Tubb |
| 2008 | Cowboy Funeral | ||
| 2009 | Love, Sadie | Sadie | |
| 2010 | The Virginity Hit | Becca | |
| 2010 | Ninja James and the Beast Boy | Jane | |
| 2011 | The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy | The Priest's Daughter | |
| 2011 | The Tree of Life | Mrs. Kimball | directed by Terrence Malick |
| 2011 | Casey Jones | April O'Neil | Fan film |
| 2012 | Deep in the Heart | Joni | |
| 2012 | The Sinner | Angela | |
| 2012 | Spring Eddy | Angela | |
| 2013 | Angels Sing | The Trishas | acting and soundtrack |
| 2013 | Billy Bates[26] | Kaia | |
| 2014 | Boyhood | College Girl Singer | directed by Richard Linklater |
| 2014 | Missed Connection | Kara | |
| 2015 | Jack's Apocalypse | Beth | |
| 2016 | The Golden Rut | Magnolia | |
| 2017 | Song to Song | directed by Terrence Malick | |
| 2018 | The Transcendents | Kim | directed by Derek Ahonen |
| 2018 | Six | Dawn | season 2, episode 5 |
| 2021 | Titans | Barbara Gordon | season 3, 8 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Danica "Danni" Powell | Recurring role, Season 6. 8 episodes |
Discography edit
| Year | Album | Artist | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | I Won't Back Down | Sammy Kershaw | Composer |
| 2015 | Various - Friends of Sims (CD, Album) | SIMS Foundation | Backing Vocals |
| 2013 | Cheater's Game | Bruce Robison / Kelly Willis | Composer |
| 2013 | Trouble | Randy Rogers Band | Composer |
| 2012 | High, Wide & Handsome | The Trishas | Composer, Vocals, Guitar |
| 2011 | Raise My Glass | Micky & The Motorcars | Composer |
| 2011 | This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark | various | Harmony, Vocals |
| 2010 | A Patch of Blue Sky | Kevin Welch | Vocals |
| 2010 | Sinners & Saints | Raul Malo | Vocals (Background) |
| 2010 | The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday | Raul Malo | Vocals (Background) |
| 2010 | They Call Us The Trishas | The Trishas | Composer, Vocals, Guitar |
| 2009 | Naive | Micky & The Motorcars | Vocals |
Awards and nominations edit
Acting edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | North Hollywood Cinefest 2019 Awards | Best Actress in a Feature Film | The Transcendents | Won | [27] |
Music edit
| Year | Album/Category | Artist | Credits | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cheater's Game, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis/Album of the Year | Americana Music Honors Awards | Nominated | [28] |
| 2013 | Cheater's Game, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis/Americana | SESAC Award | Won | [29][30] |
| 2009 | Naive, Micky & the Motorcars/Americana Performance Activity | SESAC Award | Won | [31] |
References edit
- ^ Atkinson, Brian T. (October 18, 2019). The Messenger: The Songwriting Legacy of Ray Wylie Hubbard. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 9781623497798.
- ^ "About Kevin Welch, Official Site" – via www.kevinwelch.com.
- ^ "Billy Bates". The Loft.
- ^ "Billy Bates". metacritic.
- ^ . Angels Sing Movie Official Site. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ "Harry Connick Jr. and Willie Nelson Get Festive on 'When I'm Home'". Rolling Stone. December 11, 2013.
- ^ "The Trishas-Deck the Halls". last.fm. December 15, 2022.
- ^ Nolan, Kelsey (June 21, 2018). . TV Series Hub. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
- ^ a b Skanse, Richard (December 4, 2017). "Q&A: Savannah Welch". Lonestar Music Magazine.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 19, 2021). "'Titans' Season 3 Casts Savannah Welch as Barbara Gordon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ Boyle, Kelli (April 21, 2022). "'The Good Doctor': Meet the New Interns for Season 6". TV Insider. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Friends of SIMS". Hard Pressed Publicity. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "We Care Here-Savannah Welch".
- ^ Skanse, Richard (August 1, 2010). "LSM Cover Story: Meet the Welches". Lonestar Music Magazine.
- ^ Skanse, Richard (August 1, 2012). "LSM Cover Story: The Trishas". Lonestar Music Magazine.
- ^ "KUTX Podcast Enough About Music live interview taping with Kevin Russell of Shinyribs". Cactus Cafe. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Graham, William Harries (December 22, 2017). "Savannah Welch A Year Later". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ . Austin Music Source. November 7, 2016. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ . Sun Radio. November 10, 2016. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin (November 18, 2016). "Playback – Still Standing: Savannah Welch". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ . Austin American Statesman, Austin Music Source. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Thanki, Juli (December 9, 2016). "Dead Reckoners reunite for benefit show". The Tennessean.
- ^ Blackstock, Peter (December 20, 2016). "Weekend music picks: Legends, Legacies, Bazaar finale and more". Austin 360, Austin Music Source. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ . Austin Songwriter. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Hoinksi, Michael (December 22, 2016). "OTHER EVENTS ACROSS TEXAS, Austin, Stand Tall". Texas Monthly. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Marsh, Calum (December 3, 2014). "Sad Artist Finds a Girl in the Self-Serious Billy Bates". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
- ^ . Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Americana Music Nominations Announced".
- ^ "SESAC's 2013 Nashville Music Awards Winners". Billboard.
- ^ "The 2018 SESAC Awards Kicked Off CMA Awards Week".
- ^ . Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.