Emily Meade Biography: Age, Height, Husband, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Emily Meade is a prominent American actress known for her compelling performances in gritty dramas and thrillers, including her standout role as Lori Madison in the HBO series The Deuce (2017–2019) and appearances in films such as Nerve (2016), Money Monster (2016), and Trial by Fire (2018).

Through her versatile work in film, television, and independent projects over nearly two decades, she has portrayed complex, resilient women with raw emotional depth and authenticity, earning critical recognition while continuing to take on challenging roles in both prestige television and genre pieces.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Emily Meade
• Stage Name: Emily Meade
• Born: January 10, 1989
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
• Religion: Not publicly specified
• Parents: Mr. Meade and Mrs. Meade
• Siblings: Orlee-Rose and Louisa Rae
• Spouse: Patrick Wilson
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Emily Meade was born on January 10, 1989, in New York City, New York, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Mr. Meade and Mrs. Meade, and raised in Manhattan in a typical urban household.

She grew up having two siblings, Orlee-Rose and Louisa Rae. At a young age she showed interest in performing; in 1997, at age seven, she sang “Up, over, through and under” at the Italian song contest Zecchino d’Oro and won the Zecchino d’Argento prize for the best non-Italian song.

Career

Emily Meade began her professional acting career in the mid-2000s with guest roles on television series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Fringe. She made her film debut in Assassination of a High School President (2008) and gained early attention with roles in Twelve (2010) and Wes Craven‘s My Soul to Take (2010). She appeared in Gimme Shelter (2013) alongside Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens, and in That Awkward Moment (2014) with Zac Efron.

Mrs. Meade delivered strong supporting performances in Money Monster (2016) opposite George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and in the thriller Nerve (2016) with Emma Roberts. Her breakthrough came with the recurring role on The Leftovers (2014–2017) and especially her series-regular part as Lori Madison in The Deuce (2017–2019), where she portrayed a young woman navigating the emerging pornography industry in 1970s New York with nuance and intensity.

She has continued with roles in Dead Ringers (2023) as Susan, The Penguin (2024) as Young Francis, and other projects including Trial by Fire (2018). She has also expressed interest in directing and writing. Over her career from 2006 to the present, Mrs. Meade has appeared in numerous films and television series, demonstrating range from indie dramas to big-budget thrillers and prestige HBO productions while maintaining a selective approach to roles.

Social Media

• Emily Meade does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Emily Meade, 37 years old, stands at a height of 5’7″ (170 cm). She is married to Patrick Wilson, her high school sweetheart (not the actor of the same name). The couple has no children and keeps their personal life relatively private with no publicly known past relationships highlighted before their long-term partnership. She focuses on her craft and maintains a grounded lifestyle in New York.

Net Worth

Emily Meade‘s net worth is $1 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films accumulated over nearly two decades, including notable earnings from her prominent part in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Deuce, recurring roles on The Leftovers, and supporting work in projects such as Nerve, Money Monster, and The Penguin.

Filmography

Television:

• The Deuce (2017–2019) – Lori Madison (main role)
• The Leftovers (2014–2017) – Recurring
• Dead Ringers (2023) – Susan (5 episodes)
• The Penguin (2024) – Young Francis (2 episodes)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (guest)
• Fringe (guest)
• Law & Order (guest appearances)
• Additional guest roles on Boardwalk Empire, Broad City, and others

Films:

• Assassination of a High School President (2008)
• Twelve (2010)
• My Soul to Take (2010)
• Gimme Shelter (2013)
• That Awkward Moment (2014)
• Money Monster (2016)
• Nerve (2016)
• Trial by Fire (2018)
• Bluebird (2013)