Wallis Currie-Wood

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Wallis Currie-Wood
Born (1991-12-12) December 12, 1991 (age 33)
Education Juilliard School (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Wallis Currie-Wood (born December 12, 1991) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord on the CBS political drama series Madam Secretary .

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Early years

Currie-Wood was born December 12, 1991, in Austin, Texas. [1] She studied violin at the University of Texas String Project and the Austin Chamber Music Academy. [2]

Currie-Wood attended the Juilliard School, where she performed in productions such as Twelfth Night , The Cherry Orchard , and Buried Child . [3]

Career

After graduating from Juilliard, Currie-Wood first appeared in Nancy Meyers' 2015 comedy The Intern . She played Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, the eldest daughter of Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, on Madam Secretary. The six-season series aired from 2014 to 2019. [4] Currie-Wood is currently appearing in the West End production of Elektra at the Duke of York's Theatre in London. [5] The production, which began on January 24, 2025, and will run until April 12, 2025, features Currie-Wood as a member of the Greek Chorus and the understudy. [6]

References

  1. "Wallis Currie-Wood". CBS . Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  2. Solomon, Dan (July 23, 2010). "Review: Shrewd Summer Nights presents Low Hanging Stars at the Eponymous Garden [Theater]". Austinist . Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  3. "Juilliard Drama to Feature GREAT GOD PAN, BURIED CHILD & More in 2013–2014 Season". BroadwayWorld.com. July 15, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  4. Michael Ausiello (July 14, 2014). "Madam Secretary Adds 'Rebellious' Eldest Daughter to Season 1 Mix". TVLine . Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  5. Dillon, Luke (November 25, 2024). "Elektra tickets starring Brie Larson | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  6. "Profile". app.spotlight.com. Retrieved January 29, 2025.