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Virginia Kull

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Virginia Kull
Kull in 2024
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Ryan Howard Young
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(m. 2009)​
Children2

Virginia Kull is an American actress who has appeared in Big Little Lies, NOS4A2, The Looming Tower, and others.[1] In addition to her roles in film and television, she has appeared in various Broadway productions.[2][3][4][5][6] Most recently, she played Sally Jackson in the Disney+ adaption of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Career

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She got her on-stage start in 2005, portraying Judy Battle in the Keen Company's revival of The Bread Winner.[7]

She's made a variety of guest appearances on television shows, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife, Shameless, Boardwalk Empire, Twin Peaks: The Return and This Is Us.[8]

Kull appeared in the 2012 stage adaption of Henry James' novel Washington Square, titled The Heiress. The play was directed by Moisés Kaufman and starred Jessica Chastain, Dan Steven, and David Strathairn.[9]

She starred in the 2014 crime television show Gracepoint as Beth Solano.[10]

In 2017, she made a recurring appearance in HBO's black comedy drama series Big Little Lies.[11] From 2017 to 2018 she appeared in the Amazon drama series Sneaky Pete as Katie Boyd.[12]

In 2018, Kull appeared in a recurring role as Sadie, a nurse in the neurology ward, in the second season of Mr. Mercedes.[13] The same year, she appeared as Kathy Shaughnessy in the drama miniseries The Looming Tower.[14]

From 2019 to 2020, Kull starred as Linda McQueen in the American supernaturalhorror drama television series NOS4A2.[15][16]

In 2020, she starred in the German political satire drama Curveball as Leslie.[17]

In 2022, Kull was cast as Sally Jackson, mother of the titular character in the Disney+ fantasy show Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.[18][19]

Personal life

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Kull married Ryan Howard Young on May 2, 2009, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, New York.[20]

They have twin children, Wilhelmina and Lloyd.[21]

Acting credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Nancy Deb Loden
Imperfections Cassidy
2020 The Empty Man Ruthie
Curveball Leslie
2021 The Big Bend Melanie Price

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 A NY Thing Film Girl 2 Television film
2010 Boardwalk Empire Nan Britton 4 episodes
2011 Nurse Jackie Mia Episode: "When the Saints Go"
2011; 2022 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Catherine Harrison / Claire Lee Episode: "Reparations," "Do You Believe in Miracles?"
2012 Person of Interest Ashley Episode: "Matsya Nyaya"
The Good Wife Elizabeth Sun Episode: "Two Girls, One Code"
2013 The Following Maggie Kester 2 episodes
2014 Gracepoint Beth Solano 10 episodes
2015 The Affair Dr. D'Amato Episode #2.9
2016 Stitchers Christine Episode: "Pretty Little Lawyers"
2017 This Is Us Samantha Episode: "The Big Day"
Big Little Lies Emily Barnes 6 episodes
Twin Peaks: The Return Szymon Waitress Episode: "Part 13"
Get Shorty Brynlee Episode: "Sins of a Chambermaid"
2017–2018 Sneaky Pete Katie Boyd 8 episodes
2018 The Looming Tower Kathy Shaughnessy 10 episodes
Mr. Mercedes Sadie 4 episodes
2019–2020 NOS4A2 Linda McQueen 20 episodes
2021 Shameless Nancy Lamper Episode: "Father Frank, Full of Grace"
2022 Super Pumped Jill Hazelbaker 4 episodes
2023 - present Percy Jackson and the Olympians Sally Jackson Recurring role

Theatre

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Year Title Role Director Venue Notes Ref
2005 Breadwinner Judy Battle Carl Forsman Merrimack Repertory Theatre [7]
2006 Theophilus North Eloise Fenwick Harold Clurman Theatre [22]
2007 Old Acquaintance Deirdre Drake / Karina / Susan Michael Wilson American Airlines Theatre Understudy [23]
2008 The Tempest Miranda Marc Masterson Arena Stage
Death of a Salesman Miss Forsythe Timothy Bond [24]
Dividing the Estate Irene Ratliff Michael Wilson Booth Theatre Original cast [25]
2009 To Kill a Mockingbird Mayella Ewell Hartford Stage [26]
2010 Orphans' Home Cycle Bessie Stillman / Minnie Robedaux Curits Peter Norton Space [27]
2011 Sex Lives of Our Parents Virginia David McCallum McGinn Cazale Theatre [28]
Man and Boy Carol Penn Maria Aitken American Airlines Theatre Original cast [29]
2012 Assistance Nora Trip Cullman Playwrights Horizons [30]
The Heiress Maria Moisés Kaufman Jujamcyn Theatre Original cast [31]
2013 Rapture, Blister, Burn Avery Peter Dubois Playwrights Horizons [32]
2024 Cult of Love Evie Dahl Trip Cullman Berkeley Repertory Theatre [33]

References

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  1. ^ "'NOS4A2' Star Virginia Kull Previews Linda McQueen's Return". Decider. 2020-07-03. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  2. ^ "Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: June 12". Playbill. June 20, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-06-24). "'Sneaky Pete' Casts Virginia Kull; Brittany Curran Joins 'The Magicians'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  4. ^ "Debra Jo Rupp, Andy Lucien, and More to Star in Bekah Brunstetter's Mother's Day | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  5. ^ "The Week Ahead". The New York Times. 2012-02-24. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  6. ^ Gates, Anita (2006-09-15). "A Young Man's Travels on Thornton Wilder Turf". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  7. ^ a b Blankenship, Mark (2005-09-12). "The Breadwinner". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  8. ^ Sancto, Roxanne (18 January 2017). "This Is Us: "The Big Day"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  9. ^ Jones, Kenneth (6 October 2012). "The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens, Opens a New Door on Broadway, Starting Oct. 6". PLaybill. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  10. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (2014-10-01). "Body Found, This Time in California". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  11. ^ Nakamura, Reid (2017-02-21). "'Big Little Lies': Who's Dead and Who's the Murderer? (Photos)". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-06-24). "'Sneaky Pete' Casts Virginia Kull; Brittany Curran Joins 'The Magicians'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (2018-02-07). "'Mr. Mercedes' Casts Virginia Kull; Hart Bochner In 'Too Old To Die Young'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (2017-03-15). "'The Looming Tower': Sullivan Jones, Virginia Kull & Louis Cancelmi Join Hulu's 9/11 Drama Series". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  15. ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick (27 June 2019). "NOS4A2 Star Virginia Kull Details Bringing a Complex Character to Life and Perfecting a New England Accent". ComicBook. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (2018-06-27). "'NOS4A2': Olafur Darri Olafsson, Virginia Kull & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Cast In AMC Horror Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  17. ^ Obiekwe, Ojinika; Parris, Marcia (2021-11-30). "Actress Virginia Kull talks 'Operation Curveball' and more". PIX11. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  18. ^ Brunner, Raven (2 June 2022). "Megan Mullally, Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, More Cast In Percy Jackson Disney+ Series". Playbill. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  19. ^ Fuentes, Tamara (2024-02-01). "Exclusive: 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Star Virginia Kull on Bringing a New Sally Jackson to Life". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  20. ^ "Info & Tidbits - Our Wedding". Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  21. ^ "That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast". Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  22. ^ Gates, Anita (2006-09-15). "A Young Man's Travels on Thornton Wilder Turf". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  23. ^ "Old Acquaintance". Playbill. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  24. ^ Jones, Kenneth (14 March 2008). "Attention Must Be Paid: DC Arthur Miller Fest Begins March 14 With Salesman". Playbill. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  25. ^ "Dividing the Estate". Playbill. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  26. ^ Rizzo, Frank (2009-02-26). "To Kill a Mockingbird". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  27. ^ "The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 3 - The Story of a Family - 2010 Off-Broadway - Backstage & Production Info". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  28. ^ Isherwood, Charles (2011-06-23). "That Worst Nightmare, This Time Even Worse". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  29. ^ "Man and Boy". Playbill. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  30. ^ Jones, Kenneth (28 Feb 2012). "Michael Esper, Virginia Kull Offer Assistance, a Play About a Nightmare Boss, Opening in NYC". Playbill. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  31. ^ "The Heiress". Playbill. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Virginia Kull". Geffen Playhouse. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  33. ^ Schiffman, Jean (2024-02-01). "Family chaos in Berkeley Rep's riveting 'Cult of Love'". Piedmont Exedra. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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