Abbie Cobb

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Abbie Cobb
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Occupation(s)Actress, author
Years active2009–present

Abbie Cobb is an American actress and author. She is known for her recurring roles as Emily Bradford on 90210 and as Kimantha on Suburgatory .

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Life and career

Abbie Cobb was born in Papillion, Nebraska. [1] She became interested in acting after watching a Shirley Temple movie marathon in the third grade. She built her acting experience in high school before attending and graduating from Cedarville University. She moved to Los Angeles to book a number of stage productions. While in Los Angeles, she starred in local productions of Othello , Spring Awakening and The Toxic Avenger .

In 2009, she received her first screen role as A.J. in the 2010 Disney Channel original film Starstruck . She also had small role in the 2009 film The Missing Person . Her other acting credits include The Mentalist , Jonas , Medium , CSI: Miami , Pair of Kings , Imagination Movers , Big Time Rush , American Horror Story and the Disney Channel original film Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011).

From 2011 to 2013, she had a recurring role as Emily Bradford on The CW series 90210 . She almost did not land the role, because of her close resemblance to fellow 90210 actress Jennie Garth. Her hair was dyed a dark color so she would be less like Garth. [2]

In 2011, Cobb wrote her first book entitled Stuck on a Ferris Wheel, a guide book to assist up-and-coming actors. [3]

From 2012 to 2014, Cobb had a recurring role as Kimantha on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory .

After years of being told how much she looks like Jennie Garth, particularly during Garth's time on Beverly Hills, 90210 , it was announced in July 2015 that Cobb was cast to play Garth in the Lifetime television film The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story . It premiered on October 3, 2015. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 The Missing Person Leopard Girl
2014 Moms' Night Out Bridget
2016The Umbrella ManJackie
2017WeejiPiperShort
2017The CandleRyderShort
2020 How to Deter a Robber Christine Schroeder
2023 Old Dads Judy

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 The Mentalist TessEpisode: "Rose-Colored Glasses"
2010 Starstruck AJ Disney Channel Original Movie
2010 Jonas JessikaEpisode: "The Flirt Locker"
2010 Medium Stacy McKeeEpisode: "The People in Your Neighborhood"
2010 CSI: Miami Donna JohnsonEpisode: "Blood Sugar"
2011 Pair of Kings EthelEpisode: "The Young and the Restless"
2011 Imagination Movers GoldilocksEpisode: "Goldilocks and the Four Movers"
2011 Big Time Rush JeanetteEpisode: "Big Time Contest"
2011 American Horror Story Dorothy HudsonEpisode: "Murder House"
2011 Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! JordanDisney Channel Original Movie
2011–12 90210 Emily Bradford7 episodes
2011–14 Suburgatory Kimantha15 episodes
2012 Two and a Half Men GabbyEpisode: "Why We Gave Up Women"
2012 True Blood LindseyEpisode: "Whatever I Am, You Made Me"
2012 Longmire Evelyn MaceEpisode: "An Incredibly Beautiful Thing"
2012 NCIS: Los Angeles AstridEpisode: "The Fifth Man"
2012Teenage Bank HeistCassie AvesonMovie
2012–13 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Francine4 episodes
2013 Bones Paula ByrneEpisode: "The Blood from the Stones"
2013 Grey's Anatomy Frances 'Frankie' KellerEpisode: "Sleeping Monster"
2014WarriorsSienna PruittMovie
2014 Intelligence Mackenzie BradshawEpisode: "The Rescue"
2014 Criminal Minds Claire DunbarEpisode: "If the Shoe Fits"
2015Cheerleader Death SquadMaddieMovie
2015 Young & Hungry DanielleEpisode: "Young & Ferris Wheel"
2015 The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story Jennie Garth Movie
2015 NCIS: New Orleans Alison HewittEpisode: "I Do"
2016Boy in the AtticCallie DavisMovie
2016 The Night Shift Dani StaffordEpisode: "Burned"
2017 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce QuinnaEpisode: "When One Door Opens, There's an Icy Draft"
2018 Santa Clarita Diet Kayla LawsonEpisode: "Moral Gray Area"
2018 Henry Danger CassieEpisode: "Budget Cuts"
2018 Shameless ColetteEpisode: "Face It, You're Gorgeous"
2018 NCIS Melanie Keller/RitzEpisode: "A Thousand Words"
2019–21 Dwight in Shining Armor Ragana6 episodes
2021 Them Natt Dixonrecurring cast

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References

  1. Korbelik, Jeff. "Jeff Korbelik: TV news about Nebraskan Abbie Cobb and more". JournalStar.com.
  2. Swift, Andy (February 24, 2011). "'90210′ Exclusive: Abbie Cobb Says Crazy Emily 'May Not Be Around Much Longer!'". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  3. Cobb, Abbie (20 June 2011). Stuck on a Ferris Wheel: An Actor's Guide to Enjoying the Ride While Keeping Your Feet on The Ground. ISBN   978-1432765545.
  4. Bentley, Jean. "Lifetime's Unauthorized Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210 Movie Casts Revealed". Us Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2015.