List of Lisa Emery's movies and TV shows

Last Modified May 19, 2025 02:23 EDT
List of Lisa Emery movies and TV shows
Lisa Emery (Source: Roundabout Theatre Company/ YouTube)


Lisa Emery is an American actress, born on January 29, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. She studied acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City. She made her acting debut with the show Doubletake in 1985 and has been working in the entertainment industry for 40 years.


Over the years, she has worked in many popular TV shows and more than 15 films across different genres. She is best known for her work in the show Ozark (2017-2022). Apart from films and TV shows, she has acted in many stage productions and has been nominated many times for Drama Desk Awards for her performances. Let’s take a look at Lisa Emery's movies and TV shows.


List of Lisa Emery's movies


List of Lisa Emery movies and TV shows
Lisa Emery (Source: Roundabout Theatre Company/ YouTube)


Lisa Emery made her film debut with Dreamaniac in 1986, where she played the role of Rosie. She started her career with minor roles in films like How to Be Louise (1990), Wolf (1994), and In & Out (1997). In 2002, she starred alongside Richard Gere and Diane Lane in the film Unfaithful, where she played Beth. In 2006, she played the role of Darlie Noone in the psychological thriller film The Night Listener. After that, she appeared in a few films like Cold Souls (2009), Admission (2013), and Catch the Fair One (2021).


YearFilm TitleRole
1986DreamaniacRosie
1990How to be Louise Nancy
1994WolfParty Guest
1997In & OutClassroom Reporter
1998HarvestAlice Yates
1999A Map of the WorldSusan Durkin
2002UnfaithfulBeth
2002Roger DodgerWoman in Bar
2002People I KnowElsa Nye
2003Marci XParent
2006The Night ListenerDarlie Noone
2006Out ThereKris
2006Brother’s ShadowSylvia
2007Margot at the WeddingWoman with dog
2009Cold SoulsCynthia
2013AdmissionMrs. Pressman
2021Catch the Fair OneDebra


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List of Lisa Emery's TV shows


List of Lisa Emery movies and TV shows
Lisa Emery in Ozark (Source: Instagram)


Emery made her TV debut with the show Doubletake in 1985, where she played the role of Brenda. After that, she made many guest appearances in the Law & Order franchise between 1991 and 2009. She played the role of Rita Vessey in Ed (2002-2004). Over the years, she made minor appearances in many shows like Sex and the City (1998), Madigan Men (2000), Third Watch (2005), Canterbury's Law (2008), etc. In 2015, she played the role of Louise Thompson in the Marvel show Jessica Jones. She received popularity and critical acclaim for her role as Darlene Snell in the hit show Ozark (2017-2022). Recently, she starred in the show The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023-present) as The Dama.


YearShow TitleRole
1985DoubletakeBrenda
1990H.E.L.PCorinne Butler
1991-2009Law & OrderAttorney Weller / Meg Lafferty / Gwen Graham
1993As the World TurnsDawn Wheeler
1993Class of ‘96Mrs. Farr
1998Sex and the CityRuth/ Mid 30’s Woman
2000Madigan MenBrooke Payton
2001Far EastJulia Anderson
2002Stage on Screen: The WomenNancy Blake
2002-2004EdRita Vessey
2002, 2005Law & Order: Special Victims UnitAnna Gable / Mary Ellen Lesinski
2003Queens SupremeMrs. Ali
2004The JuryAnneliese Rose
2005Third WatchMs. Perry
2005Law & Order: Trial by JuryLynn Blaylock
2007DamagesLaura Watkins
2008Canterbury’s LawTrial Judge
2008Law & Order: Criminal IntentCallie’s Mother
2008FringePaula Kramer
2011LouieKarleen
2014Those Who KillIrma
2015ElementaryMrs. Barnes
2015Jessica JonesLouise Thompson
2017-2022OzarkDarlene Snell
2018The SinnerCarolyn
2019Madam SecretaryMaggie Brixton
2019BlindspotLinda Weller
2023-PresentThe Walking Dead: Dead CityThe Dama


FAQs about Lisa Emery

A. Lisa Emery is 73 years old, as of April 2025.

A. Lisa Emery is American.

A. Yes, Lisa has a son named Zane Pais.

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