Madeleine Coghlan

Madeleine Coghlan
Born	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress · Writer · Director
Years active	2009–present

Madeleine Coghlan is an American actress, writer, and filmmaker. She has appeared in independent and studio productions and has worked in both film and television. Her credits include the anthology film Holidays (2016), the drama We Burn Like This (2021), and a recurring role on the television series The Rookie . ^[1]

Career

Film

Coghlan appeared in the 2016 horror anthology Holidays, in the segment titled “Valentine’s Day.” ^{[2] [3]}

In 2021, she played the lead role in the independent film We Burn Like This, which centers on intergenerational trauma and antisemitism. ^{[4] [5]}

Her additional film credits include Kajillionaire (2020). ^[6]

In 2025, Coghlan was reported to be cast in the psychological horror film Puppet, directed by Nick Peterson. ^[7]

Television

Coghlan has appeared in several television productions, including:

• Make It or Break It – minor role
• Lucifer – guest appearance
• Castle – guest appearance
• The Rookie – recurring role as Abigail

Writing and directing

Coghlan has written and directed short-form projects including the short film Defibrillator, in which she also appeared. Articles covering We Burn Like This note that she has expressed interest in continuing work behind the camera. ^[8]

Early work

Earlier in her career, Coghlan participated in sketch and improvisational programming through Radio Disney's Maddy & Chase, where she performed comedic segments and youth-focused content. ^[9]

Press coverage and interviews

• Celeb Secrets interview related to Holidays (2016) ^[10]
• Popcorn Talk Network appearance regarding Holidays (2016) ^[11]
• Pop City Life interview (2016) ^[12]
• TV Wasteland interview related to We Burn Like This (2021) ^[13]
• The Movie Culture interview (2021) ^[14]
• Casting coverage for Puppet in Deadline (2025) ^[15]

References

1. "Madeleine Coghlan of Radio Disney's Maddy and Chase Talks Tribeca Film Festival". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
2. "Madeleine Coghlan Talks "Holidays"". Celeb Secrets. May 21, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
3. "Madeleine Coghlan on iTalk Movies". Popcorn Talk Network. April 22, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
4. "Interview with Madeleine Coghlan". The Movie Culture. October 5, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
5. "Behind the Camera: Madeleine Coghlan". TV Wasteland. September 14, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
6. "Kajillionaire – Cast & Crew". Metacritic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
7. Grobar, Matt (November 4, 2025). "Madeleine Coghlan, Chris Sullivan, Taryn Manning & Kevin Keppy Cast in 'Puppet'". Deadline. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
8. "Interview: Madeleine Coghlan on Filmmaking". TV Wasteland. 14 September 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
9. "Interview: Madeleine Coghlan Discusses Radio Disney". Pop City Life. June 6, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
10. "Madeleine Coghlan Interview". Celeb Secrets. 21 May 2016.
11. "Madeleine Coghlan on iTalk Movies". Popcorn Talk. 22 April 2016.
12. "Interview: Madeleine Coghlan Talks Radio Disney". Pop City Life. 6 June 2016.
13. "Madeleine Coghlan on Independent Film". TV Wasteland. 14 September 2021.
14. "Madeleine Coghlan Interview, We Burn Like This". The Movie Culture. 5 October 2021.
15. "Coghlan Cast in Puppet". Deadline. 4 November 2025.