Michaela McManus
Encyclopedia
Michaela McManus is an American
actress, best known for her portrayals of Lindsey Strauss on the television series One Tree Hill
and A.D.A. Kim Greylek on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
.
, Rhode Island
native, daughter of James "Jim" and Patricia McManus of Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, and niece of Sister Mary McManus, a nun
, graduated from Fordham University
, attended NYU's graduate acting program before leaving to pursue her career in Los Angeles
. In 2008, she joined the cast of One Tree Hill
during its fifth season, playing Lucas Scott
's (Chad Michael Murray
) love interest, Lindsey Strauss.
After completing her work on One Tree Hill she booked a guest role on the fifth season of CSI: NY
. She was subsequently announced as joining the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek, beginning with its tenth season premiere. She was abruptly written out of SVU
in the Season 10 episode "Lead", in which ADA Alexandra Cabot returned. However, McManus continued to be credited in the main titles for the rest of the season. It was later confirmed by the producers that McManus would not be returning to the show. Since then, she has had guest roles in prime time shows Castle
, CSI: Miami
, The Vampire Diaries
, Hawaii Five-0, and other films and/or television shows. She also has recently partaken in the music video 'Glad You Came' by the Wanted!
United States
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actress, best known for her portrayals of Lindsey Strauss on the television series One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
and A.D.A. Kim Greylek on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
.
Biography
McManus, a WarwickWarwick, Rhode Island
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 82,672 at the 2010 census. Its mayor has been Scott Avedisian since 2000...
, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
native, daughter of James "Jim" and Patricia McManus of Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, and niece of Sister Mary McManus, a nun
Nun
A nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
, graduated from Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
, attended NYU's graduate acting program before leaving to pursue her career in Los Angeles
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. In 2008, she joined the cast of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
during its fifth season, playing Lucas Scott
Lucas Scott
Lucas Eugene Scott is a fictional character and formerly the main protagonist from The CW television series One Tree Hill, portrayed by Chad Michael Murray. Lucas is a talented basketball player and writer. He is rival to half-brother Nathan Scott, before the two eventually become close friends...
's (Chad Michael Murray
Chad Michael Murray
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor, former fashion model and spokesperson. Murray is well known for portraying Lucas Scott in The CW young adult drama series One Tree Hill, in addition to the commercially successful films A Cinderella Story, Freaky Friday and House of Wax...
) love interest, Lindsey Strauss.
After completing her work on One Tree Hill she booked a guest role on the fifth season of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
. She was subsequently announced as joining the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
as Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek, beginning with its tenth season premiere. She was abruptly written out of SVU
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
in the Season 10 episode "Lead", in which ADA Alexandra Cabot returned. However, McManus continued to be credited in the main titles for the rest of the season. It was later confirmed by the producers that McManus would not be returning to the show. Since then, she has had guest roles in prime time shows Castle
Castle (TV series)
Castle is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on ABC on March 9, 2009. The series is produced by Beacon Pictures and ABC Studios. On January 10, 2011, Castle was renewed for a fourth season...
, CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries (TV series)
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW Television Network on September 10, 2009, and is currently in its third season that...
, Hawaii Five-0, and other films and/or television shows. She also has recently partaken in the music video 'Glad You Came' by the Wanted!
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cosa Bella | Bartender's Wife | Short film |
| 2006 | Short film | ||
| 2007 | I Graduated, But... | Short film | |
| 2009 | You Don't Have to Love Me | Girlfriend | Short film |
| 2010 | Café | Movie Woman | |
| 2011 | About Fifty | Alix | |
| 2012 | Funeral Kings | Patricia Gilmour | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | One Tree Hill One Tree Hill (TV series) One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster... |
Lindsey Strauss | 17 episodes |
| 2008 | CSI: NY CSI: NY CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes... |
Susan Montgomery | Episode: "Turbulence" |
| 2008-2009 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced... |
A.D.A. Kim Greylek | 22 episodes |
| 2009 | Castle Castle (TV series) Castle is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on ABC on March 9, 2009. The series is produced by Beacon Pictures and ABC Studios. On January 10, 2011, Castle was renewed for a fourth season... |
Scarlett Price | Episode: "Love Me Dead" |
| 2009 | CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
Caroline Berston | Episode: "Kill Clause" |
| 2010 | Nomads | Donna | TV movie |
| 2010-2011 | Jules | 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | Hawaii Five-0 | D.A. Roberts | Episode: "E Malama" |
| 2012 | Awake Awake (TV series) Awake is an upcoming science fiction crime drama television series that will air on NBC starring Jason Isaacs. On May 16, 2011, NBC announced that the show would serve as a midseason replacement during the 2011–12 television season... |
Tara | Episode: "Pilot" |