Erica McDermott (born April 26, 1973) is an American actress, perhaps known best for her supporting role as Cindy "Tar" Eklund, the sister of the lead character, in the David O. Russell film The Fighter (2010).[1][2]

Erica McDermott
Born
Erica Gedziun

(1973-04-26) 26 April 1973 (age 51)
Other namesE McD
OccupationActress
SpouseBob McDermott
Websitewww.ericamcdermott.com

Life and career

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On April 26, 1973, McDermott was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. While in grade school, she acted in school plays. Having trained as a registered nurse, however, she initially focused on her career in the medical profession and raising her family.[1]

In 2008, McDermott decided to launch her acting career, starting with an appearance in The MOMologues for a school fundraiser. She continued to develop her skills by taking acting classes at the Rock Educational Cooperative and Plymouth Rock Studios, as well as appearing in various Boston stage productions.[1]

In 2009, McDermott began her film career with a supporting role in the film short Mama Raised a Hellraiser (2010). She was soon cast, at the age of 36, as Mark Wahlberg's character's sister in the David O. Russell film The Fighter (2010).[1] McDermott later appeared in two more Russell films, American Hustle (2013) and Joy (2015).[3]

In 2015, McDermott played Benedict Cumberbatch's wife in the critically acclaimed crime drama film Black Mass (2015).[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Knight and Day Bridesmaid
Mama Raised a Hellraiser Saul's Mother
The Fighter Cindy "Tar" Eklund Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Fight
2011 The Rude, the Mad, and the Funny Frederica Robashaw
2012 Last Hours in Suburbia Mrs. Daniels
Irish Whisper Renee Short film
2013 American Hustle Carl Elway's Assistant
2015 Black Mass Mary Bulger
Joy Parking Lot Woman
2016 Manchester by the Sea Sue
Patriots Day Jimmy's Girlfriend
2020 Allagash Jane
2021 CODA Angela
2022 Confess, Fletch Detective *3
2025 Ella McCay TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Body of Proof Officer West Episode: "Buried Secrets"
2019 Castle Rock Nurse Episode: "New Jerusalem"
2023 Julia Shirley Bambach Episode: "Bûche De Noël"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Connors, Molly A.K. (January 22, 2010). "Scituate mom finds a new role". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 21, 2011.
  2. ^ Barbuto, Dana (September 16, 2015). "Local actress stunned by Depp's transformation in 'Black Mass'". The Patriot Ledger.
  3. ^ a b Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (June 11, 2015). "Erica McDermott talks career at 'Story Behind Her Success' event". The Boston Globe.
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