Molly Gordon is an American actress who has appeared in several television series and films. She is best known for her roles in the drama series Animal Kingdom and the films Life of the Party and Booksmart.
Early life
Molly was born on December 6, 1995 in Los Angeles, California and grew up in a traditional Jewish family. Her father Bryan Gordon is a director and her mother Jessie Nelson is a writer and director. Molly wanted to be an actress since she was a little child. She regularly watched sketch comedy series like Saturday Night Live, which inspired her to become a comedy actress.
Molly started performing on the LA stage at a very young age. She was in her school’s drama club and performed on her high school’s stage several times. When she was seventeen she played the role of Dot in her high school play Sunday in the Park with George. Molly has never been inclined towards academics. She briefly attended New York University and soon dropped out.
Molly Gordon career
Molly started acting when she was just four years old. She first appeared in productions of Fiddler on the Roof with childhood friend Ben Platt. She later starred in the musical How to Succeed in Business without really trying. Molly made her film debut as Callie in the 2001 drama I Am Sam. She then played the role of trick and treating in the movie Bewitched.
In 2014, Molly relocated to New York City to pursue a professional acting career. She spent a whole year looking for good acting opportunities. Finally, she was cast in 2015 for the role of Nicky in the TV series Animal Kingdom. The series is based on an Australian film by the same name. The show debuted on television in 2016 with Molly as a regular on the series.
In the meantime, she played minor supporting roles in various television series in 2015. She has appeared in television series such as Sin City Saints and Orange is the New Black. She also played a role alongside Timothée Chalamet in Love The Coopers.
One of her most famous roles is in the 2018 comedy Life of the Party. She played the daughter of Melissa McCarthy’s character. In 2018 she was given the opportunity to appear in the Off-Broadway production. She played Alice Spencer in Alice by Heart. Her mother directed the musical.
She played the role of Triple-A in the comedy Booksmart. She has also acted in the films Good Boys, Shiva Baby, Am I Okay, and There There. After years of starring in comedy films, she finally announced that she will be the lead, producer, and co-director of the musical comedy Theater Camp. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Molly was also featured on a podcast, The Big Lie.
Molly Gordon Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Molly June Gordon |
| birth date | December 6, 1995 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Profession | actress |
| University | New York University |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5 feet 4 inches – in centimeters – 163 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 56kg – in pounds – 123 pounds |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| eye color | Blue |
Molly Gordon Family | |
| Father | Bryan Gordon |
| Mother | Jessie Nelson |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | In relation |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Molly Gordon’s boyfriend? | Nick Lieberman |
Personal life
Molly is currently dating Nick Lieberman. He is a director by profession. The couple has been together for quite a long time now. They made several public appearances together. Molly is also very close to her childhood friend Ben Platt. They have worked together on several projects. Molly is quite active on social media. She has around 150,000 followers on Instagram. She posts regularly about her upcoming projects and personal life.
Molly Gordon Net Worth
The young actress has appeared in several films and shows in her career so far. She has also produced a film. Her main source of income is her acting projects. Her estimated net worth is $1.5 million. She has great potential to also become a successful director and producer.
Facts About Molly Gordon
- Molly is of Lithuanian-Jewish and Russian-Jewish descent.
- She loves dogs and has two dogs.