Margaret Anne Florence (born December 8, 1978) is an actress, singer, and model based in New York City. Margaret Anne has been featured in major motion pictures, television, independent films, and on the New York stage. She frequently appears in national and international television commercials and print advertisements.[1]
Margaret Anne Florence | |
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| Born | Margaret Anne Florence December 8, 1978 |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston (BA) New York University (MFA) |
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Early life
editFlorence was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a member of a local theater company called The Charleston Youth Company.[2]
Florence received a Masters in Music Theatre Performance, cum laude, from New York University and a B.A. in Music/Classical Voice, cum laude, from the College of Charleston. She received the Bishop Robert Smith Award, the highest undergraduate honor at the College of Charleston. In 2009, Florence was honored with the College of Charleston's Young Alumna of the Year Award.[3]
Films
editThe Mighty Macs and The One
editFlorence co-starred as Rosemary Keenan, alongside Carla Gugino and Ellen Burstyn, in The Mighty Macs,[citation needed] released nationwide on October 21, 2011 and based on the true story of Basketball Hall of Fame coach Cathy Rush, who led Immaculata University to the 1972 National Women's Collegiate Championship.[4] In 2010, The Mighty Macs won both the Best Feature and Audience Award at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami,[5] and was an Official Selection at the Heartland Film Festival and two other independent film festivals. She can be seen in the movie's official trailer, which was released in September 2009.[6]
Florence starred as the female lead in the 2011 film The One, alongside Jon Prescott and Ian Novick.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | My Super Ex-Girlfriend | Bartender | |
| 2009 | The New Daughter | Alexis Danella | |
| 2024 | Terrifier 3 | Jessica "Jess" Shaw |
Television
editFlorence appeared on 30 Rock's 2012 hour-long Valentine's Day episode "Hey, Baby, What's Wrong". She appeared in the CBS drama Blue Bloods episode "Brothers" (2010). She had a recurring, three-episode arc as Marlene during Guiding Light's 2007–2008 season. She appeared in the Law & Order episode "Excalibur" (2008), the White Collar episode "Flip of the Coin" (2009), and the Nurse Jackie episode "Apple Bong" (2010). She appeared in 2017 in the series Sun Records, and starred in the 2018 Lifetime TV movie A Sister's Secret.
Broadway
editThe Light in the Piazza
editFlorence was cast in the lead role of Clara Johnson in a 2010 production of The Light in the Piazza, at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage.[citation needed]
The Fantasticks
editBeginning on July 21, 2008, Florence starred as 'Luisa' in the revival of the famous Broadway musical The Fantasticks at the Snapple Theater Center (renamed the Jerry Orbach Theater during this run as a credit to that actor's role in the original musical).[8][9] Florence's final performance as Luisa took place on December 17, 2008.[10]
Additional theatrical productions
editFlorence appeared in regional productions of Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, Maccabeat!, Company, Street Scene (based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Elmer Rice), and Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.[1]
Other acting
editFlorence starred in Death Cab for Cutie's music video for What Sarah Said[11] from the band's 2005 studio album, Plans. The What Sarah Said video was included in the band's 2006 DVD, Directions: The Plans Video Album,[citation needed] which was nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at the 2007 Grammy Awards.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Actor / Model (New York, NY)". Margaret Anne Florence. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2012.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Peper, Warren (March 20, 2017). "Peper column: From Charleston to Memphis, Margaret Anne Florence rubs shoulders with Elvis in 'Sun Records'". The Post and Courier. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "2009 Young Alumna of the Year". Alumni.cofc.edu. February 6, 2012. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "Immaculata Mighty Macs - Hoopedia". Hoopedia.nba.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "John Paul II International Film Festival • Welcome". Jp2filmfestival.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Mighty Macs News: The Mighty Macs Official Trailer". Mightymacsnews.blogspot.com. February 26, 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "THE ONE - a feature film". Fox Meadow Films. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "Florence and Nostrand Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Fantasticks". Playbill.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "FANTASTICKS Cast - Profiles". Stcrehearsalstudios.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ The Fantasticks - Off-Broadway (December 15, 2008). "Betsy Morgan to Join Off-Broadway Company of The Fantasticks". Broadway.com. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "What Sarah Said". YouTube. November 5, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2012.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Archived copy". www2.grammy.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010.
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