Marissa Neitling

Marissa Neitling

Neitling at WonderCon in 2016.
Born Marissa Lee Neitling
(1984-05-08) May 8, 1984
Lake Oswego, Oregon, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2007-present
Known for

The Last Ship

San Andreas
Parent(s) Joy Dress-Neitling
Stanley Neitling
Relatives Mackenzie Neitling (sister)
Adam Dress (adoptive brother)

Marissa Neitling (born Marissa Lee Neitling; May 8, 1984)[1] is an American actress, known for her roles in the TV series The Last Ship as Kara Foster, and the 2015 film San Andreas as Phoebe.

Early life

Neitling was born in Lake Oswego, Oregon[2] as Marissa Lee Neitling to Joy and Stanley Neitling. She has a younger sister named Mackenzie Neitling and she has an adopted brother named Adam Dress. Neitling graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 2002. She went on to get her undergrad at University of Oregon where she was also in the Honors College. She was a double in Math and Theater Arts. Neitling went on to complete her Masters of Fine Arts at Yale.

Career

In 2007, Neitling made a cameo appearance in "The Go-Getter (2007 film)". In 2011, Neitling got cast in a guest role spot on the hit series Leverage as Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont. Then in 2014, she landed the role as Lt. Kara Foster on TNT summer hit series The Last Ship. In 2015, after sending in an audition tape, she was casted as Phoebe in the blockbuster movie San Andreas.

Personal life

Neitling is an avid Oregon Ducks fan.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Go-Getter Crying Girl Cameo
2015 San Andreas Phoebe Completed
2016 Mysterious Ways Jenny Post-Production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Leverage Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont Guest Role
2014–present The Last Ship Lt. Kara Foster Main Cast

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