Lily Rabe Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Children, Awards

Lily Rabe is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful, versatile performances across stage, film, and television. She is best known for her long-running collaboration with Ryan Murphy, appearing in multiple seasons of American Horror Story in iconic roles such as Nora Montgomery, Misty Day, and Shelby Miller.

Her theatre work includes Tony Award-nominated performances on Broadway, and she has earned praise for roles in films like Vice (2018), No Reservations (2007), and the upcoming series The Penguin and The White Lotus Season 3.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Lily Rabe
• Stage Name: Lily Rabe
• Born: June 29, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.73 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: David Rabe and Jill Clayburgh
• Siblings: Michael Rabe
• Spouse: Hamish Linklater
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Lily Rabe was born on June 29, 1982, in New York City, New York, United States, to parents David Rabe, a Tony Award-winning playwright, and Jill Clayburgh, an Academy Award-nominated actress. She has one brother, Michael Rabe, and one half-brother from her mother’s previous relationship.

She grew up in a creative household immersed in theatre and film. She attended the all-girls private school The Chapin School in Manhattan and later studied acting at Northwestern University before transferring to Yale University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre. Her ethnicity is American with German, English, and Irish ancestry. Her religion is unknown.

Career

Lily Rabe began her professional acting career on stage, making her Broadway debut in Steel Magnolias (2005). She gained early film roles in No Reservations (2007) and What Just Happened (2008). Her breakthrough came with her recurring role as Nora Montgomery in American Horror Story: Murder House (2011), followed by standout performances as Misty Day in Coven, Shelby Miller in Roanoke, and other characters across multiple seasons.

She has appeared in films such as Vice (2018), The Menu (2022), and The First Omen (2024). On television, she starred in The Whispers (2015) and has recurring roles in The Underground Railroad and The Penguin. She continues to balance prestige television, independent films, and Broadway work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lilyrabe

Personal Life

Lily Rabe, 43 years old and 1.73 m tall, has been married to actor Hamish Linklater since 2014 (though they keep the marriage private). They have three children: a daughter born in 2017, a son born in 2020, and another child born in 2022. No past marriages or other publicly detailed relationships are known. She keeps her family life very private while occasionally speaking about balancing motherhood with her demanding acting schedule.

Net Worth

Lily Rabe‘s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. Her income primarily comes from recurring roles across multiple seasons of American Horror Story; lead and supporting roles in films such as Vice and The Menu; prestige television projects including The Whispers and The Penguin; Broadway and theatre performances; and residuals from streaming platforms.

Filmography

• No Reservations (2007)
• What Just Happened (2008)
• American Horror Story: Murder House (2011)
• American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014)
• American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016)
• Vice (2018)
• The Menu (2022)
• The First Omen (2024)
• The Penguin (2024, TV miniseries)