Michelle Trachtenberg Age, Height, Death, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
Michelle Trachtenberg Age, Height, Death, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoā
Death Date: 26/02/2025
Death Cause: Cardiac Arrest
Age: 39 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michelle Christine Trachtenberg |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Medium Golden Blonde |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Melissa (1995) as Lena TV: Law & Order (1991) on NBC as Dinah Driscoll  |
| Last Film | Spyral as Michelle Cody White |
| Awards | ā¢ Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress Award for the film Harriet the Spy by Young Artist Awards (1997) ā¢ Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actress Award for the film Meego by Young Artist Awards (1998) ā¢ Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Supporting Young Actress Award for the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Young Artist Awards (2001) ā¢ Breakthrough Performer Award for the film Beautiful Ohio at Sarasota Film Festival (2007) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 October 1985 (Friday) |
| Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 26 February 2025 |
| Place of Death | New York City, U.S. |
| Age (at the time of death) | 39 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| School(s) | ā¢ The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences, New York City, U.S. ā¢ Notre Dame High School, Los Angeles, California |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Social Media | ā¢ Instagram ā¢ Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Jay Cohen (talent agent, producer)  |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Michael Trachtenberg Mother- Lana Trachtenberg  |
| Siblings | Sister- Irene Trachtenberg  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg grew up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
A childhood picture of Michelle Trachtenberg
Her parents were Jewish immigrants. Her father was from Germany, and her mother was from Russia.
Her grandparents live in Israel.
When Michelle Trachtenberg was three years old, she appeared as a child artist in a television commercial for a Wisk detergent.
She later acted in more than a hundred commercials.
After making her television debut in the 1991 show Law & Order Season 2, she worked as Nona F. Mecklenberg in the series The Adventures of Pete & Pete from 1994 to 1996.
Michelle Trachtenberg in a still from the television show Adventures of Pete & Pete
Michelle Trachtenberg then went on to appear in many television shows such as All My Children (1993-1996), Inspector Gadget (1999), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000), Six Feet Under (2004), Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Willow (2006), Mercy (2009), and Guidance (2015).
From 2001 to 2003, she worked as a host in the reality show Truth or Scare, which aired on Discovery Kids Network.
In 2004, as a teenager, Michelle Trachtenberg appeared as Jenny in the comedy film EuroTrip.
Michelle Trachtenberg in a still from the film EuroTrip
She then went on to appear in many films such as Mysterious Skin (2004), The Hill (2007), Cop Out (2010), The Scribbler (2014), and Spyral (2024).
Michelle Trachtenberg was featured in the music videos of the songs Echo (2004) by Trapt, Tired of Being Sorry (2005) by Ringside, and āThis Aināt a Scene, Itās an Arms Race (2007) by Fall Out Boy.
In April 2006, she appeared as a guest in an episode titled āSafeā in the television series House, which aired on Fox Channel.
Michelle Trachtenberg in a still from the television show House
On 22 December 2006, in the show On Late Night with Conan OāBrien, she said that House was her favourite show, and she asked to be a guest celebrity on the show because she was friends with a producer.
In 2008, she lent her voice to the character Tika Waylan in the film Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, an animated film.
She played the role of Georgina Sparks in the television series Gossip Girl, which aired on The CW and Netflix from 2008 to 2012.
After that, Michelle Trachtenberg was accepted to the University of Southern California (USC) to study film but changed her plans due to her acting career.
On 9 June 2011, she appeared as a guest in the television show Love Bites as Jodie.
Michelle Trachtenberg in a still from the television show Love Bites
The same year, she guest-starred as Emma in the television series Weeds Season 7.
In March 2011, she was featured on the cover of Maxim magazine.
Michelle Trachtenberg on the cover of a magazine
In 2013, her mother helped her learn some Russian for a role.
In 2022, Michelle Trachtenberg replayed her role as Georgina Sparks in the television series Gossip Girl Season 2, which aired on HBO.
Michelle Trachtenberg in a still from the television series Gossip Girl Season 2
In early 2024, Trachtenberg responded to social media comments about her weight loss and jaundice. She said that she was āhappy and healthy.ā
Michelle Trachtenberg wrote against online bullying after fans expressed concern over her appearance in Instagram selfies.
Some followers questioned her health, while others accused her of having plastic surgery or being having drugs.
Michelle Trachtenbergās response to social media comments about her weight loss and jaundice
On 26 February 2025, her mother found her unconscious and unresponsive in her New York City apartment at 8 a.m.
The police investigations said that there was no suspicion of criminal activity.
She had undergone a liver transplant sometime before she passed away.
She was often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
Michelle Trachtenberg while enjoying wine
She was an animal lover and had a pet dog. She often shared pictures of her pet on social media.
Michelle Trachtenberg with her pet dog
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