Chrissy Metz

American actress, star of This Is Us

Chrissy Metz - American actress, star of This Is Us
Born

September 29th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Achieved recognition as an actress in television and film. Gained prominence for portraying Kate Pearson in the series This Is Us, which aired on NBC from 2016 to 2022. Received nominations for prestigious awards including the Primetime Emmy Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award.

Played Kate Pearson in This Is Us

Starred in the film Breakthrough

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