Christina Scherer

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Christina Scherer
Born (1993-05-28) May 28, 1993 (age 30)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Christina Scherer (born May 28, 1993) is an American actress.

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Career

She has appeared in supporting roles in American television and films since 2010. In 2015, she played the chief assistant "Becky Scott" in the comedy The Intern . [1] [2] [3] In 2016, she produced two short films, Katie Goes to College and Two Dollar Bill. [4] At the same time she was also active as a photographer. [5] [6] [7]

Scherer's early life was somewhat nomadic, and she names Louisville KY, [8] Las Vegas, Flagstaff and Sedona AZ, and places in California as previous home towns. [3]

Since moving to New York City in 2019, she has worked mainly as a painter and art teacher. [5]

Filmography (selection)

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Medium Shannon MitchellTV series, one episode [5]
2010 Grey's Anatomy LaurenTV series, one episode [5] [3]
2010Cold CabinHaleyFilm [9]
2012 Two and a Half Men JennyTV series, one episode [5]
2012 CSI: NY Mary PorticoTV series, one episode
2012 Perception Shannon DuquesneTV series, one episode [5]
2013 Touch JulieTV series, one episode
2013 True Blood Occupy GirlTV series, one episode
2013 The Young and the Restless Adult DeliaTV series, episode "Shadow of Passion"
2015 Wrestling Isn't Wrestling Chris BenoitFilm
2015 The Intern BeckyFilm [5]
2016Katie Goes to CollegeProducer, short film
2016Two Dollar BillGretaShort film [4]
2016Interior NightEstherFilm [5]
2016Pleasant EventsHannahTV series
2017Nowhere, MichiganAprilFilm
2017 Three Christs CarolynFilm
2017 Anything Young WomanFilm
2018 After Everything JennyFilm [5]
2018DecadelessClaudiaShort film

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References

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  2. The Intern: Christina Scherer Exclusive Premiere Interview: ScreenSlam. ScreenSlam. Retrieved June 10, 2023 via YouTube.
  3. 1 2 3 "Exclusive! We Got Ready With The Intern's Breakout Star Christina Scherer Before Her First Big Premiere". Teen Vogue . September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Two Dollar Bill 2016 Directed by Hannah Marks". letterboxd.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "About Me". christinascherer.com. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  6. "Christina Scherer has many interests: photography, film making, education and acting…". spiritandfleshmag.com. September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2023. …photographer for a vintage clothing line…
  7. "Behind The Scenes Of Anne Hathaway's 'The Intern'". www.bustle.com. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2023. …behind-the-scenes photos… Taken by Christina Scherer…
  8. Adams, Kirby (September 22, 2015). "Local actress has role in 'The Intern'". eu.courier-journal.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  9. "Cold Cabin-2010- 1h 18m- Drama/Mystery/Thriller". The A.V. Club . Retrieved October 20, 2023.