Elizabeth Lail
Elizabeth Lail is an American actress known for her roles in "Once Upon a Time", "You", and "Life Size 2".
TV Actress
March 25, 1992
Aries
32
Texas
Elizabeth Lail is an American actress best known for her roles in television series such as “Once Upon a Time,” “You,” “Dead of Summer,” and “Ordinary Joe.” Born on March 25, 1992, in Williamson County, Texas, she grew up in Asheboro, North Carolina, and studied acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Lail’s breakthrough role came in the ABC fantasy drama series “Once Upon a Time,” where she portrayed Anna from 2014 to 2018. She gained further recognition for her portrayal of Guinevere Beck in the Lifetime psychological thriller series “You,” which aired from 2018 to 2019. Lail also starred as Amy Hughes in the Hulu drama series “Dead of Summer” in 2016 and played Jenny Banks in the NBC drama series “Ordinary Joe” in 2021.
In addition to her television work, Lail has appeared in several films, including “The Blacklist” (2017), “Countdown” (2019), and “Mack & Rita” (2022). She has received nominations and awards for her performances, including a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Breakout TV Star for her role in “Once Upon a Time” and an MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Kiss (shared with Penn Badgley) for her role in “You.”
Beyond her acting career, Lail is engaged to Iranian-American actor Nieku Manshadi and is passionate about mental health awareness, body positivity, and animal welfare. She enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time with her family and friends. Lail is also a talented singer and musician, playing the guitar and piano, and was a competitive dancer during her high school years.
