Annie Monroe

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Annie Monroe
Born
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actress
  • songwriter
Years active2001–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Organ
Years active2001–2011 (hiatus)
Labels

Annie Monroe is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her role as Chloe in the 2015 dark comedy film Bad Roomies , and for playing the organ in the alternative rock group The Like. [1] In Bad Roomies, she stars alongside actors Tommy Savas and Patrick Renna.

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Filmography

Film [2]
YearFilmRoleNotes
2012 Our Name Is Michael Morgan Penny
2013 Jake Squared Actor Jocelyn
2013 Southland Brooke Riley S5 E3-6,8-10
2015 Bad Roomies ChloeLead Role
Television [2]
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Quinn Berris

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