E. R. Fightmaster

E. R. Fightmaster (also credited as Emily Fightmaster) (born 1991/1992)[1] is an American non-binary[2] actor, producer, and writer.

Early life and education

Fightmaster started college at the University of Cincinnati[1] before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.[3]

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.[4]

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill,[5] in 2021, they were cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.[6]

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin".[5]

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.[1]

Career
Year Title Role Notes
2019Tales from the ClosetSelfTV series, 2 episodes
2019-2021Work in ProgressAlexisTV series, 2 episodes
2020Yew BoysGillShort; producer
2020Pathetic WomanAndyShort; producer; writer
2020Ancient MethodsTara-JayShort
2020–2021ShrillEmTV series, 12 episodes
2021Grey's AnatomyDr. Kai BartleyTV series, 3 episodes

References
  1. Jones, Chris (September 7, 2018). "Our Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater: Here come the next names to know, Class of 2018". Chicago Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. Dry, Jude (May 21, 2021). "'Shrill's' E.R. Fightmaster on Bringing a Non-Binary Dreamboat to Screen". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. "E.R. Fightmaster". The Second City.
  4. Low, Elaine (December 17, 2019). "CBS Unveils 2020 Showcase Creative Team, Writers' Room".
  5. Rosario, Alexandra Del (October 27, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy': 'Shrill' Alum E.R. Fightmaster To Recur As ABC Drama's First Nonbinary Doctor". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. Aurthur, Kate (October 27, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy' Casts E.R. Fightmaster as First Non-Binary Doctor (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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