Rachel Brosnahan is an American actress. After starring as Miriam “Midge” Maisel in the Amazone Prime series The Marvelous Mrs, she came to the spotlight. She played the title character in this show and won several awards.

While Rachel had been acting since her early years and always knew that was her calling, her role in that series got her recognition in Hollywood.

Now, with her major role as the iconic Lois Lane upcoming, the sky’s the limit for Rachel. She is also known for appearing in the hit Netflix series House of Cards from 2013 to 2015.

Rachel Brosnahan Biography

Early Life

Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan was (born on December 15, 1990), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was raised by her parents, Carol and Earle Brosnahan. Her father worked in a children’s publishing home.

She has Irish ancestry on her father’s side and is of British descent on her mom’s descent. Rachel isn’t Jewish; however, she was happily immersed in the Jewish culture growing up, thanks to being raised in the Highland Park, Illinois community.

Rachel grew up with her younger brother and sister. Her aunt Kate Spade was the late fashion designer. She was raised in a loving and supportive family, and her early life was filled with diverse experiences and opportunities.

Education

Rachel went to study at Wayne Thomas Elementary Academy before enrolling at Northwood Junior High School. She happily performed in musical theater during high school and channeled her athletic side.

She participated on the wrestling team, playing for about 2 years before becoming a snowboard instructor. In her school, her dedication to acting grew more, and she joined the drama club, where she had the chance to refine her skills and collaborate with other students.

Rachel further pursued more training outside of school by attending acting workshops. In addition, she attended summer programs, honing her abilities and expanding her understanding of the art. At 16, she enrolled at Wilmette’s Actors Training Center and graduated in 2008.

After that, she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in theater from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. This marked a significant turning point as she immersed herself in the vibrant New York City theater scene. Rachel graduated from Tisch in 2012.

Career

During high school, Rachel Brosnahan received her first film role, starring as Lisa in the horror film The Unborn in 2009. Then afterward, in college, she appeared in some episodes of TV programs like Gossip Girl, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife, and In Treatment.

In 2013 and 2014, she showed her acting skills in two short movies, Basically and Munchausen. Upon graduating from college, she started to land recurring roles in shows like The Bla**list in 2014 and a medical drama called Black Box in 2014.

Early in her career, Rachel also appeared in off-Broadway productions starting around the same time she had her character in The Unborn. In 2013, she made her first Broadway appearance in The Big Knife. About three years later, she co-stars with David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig in Othello at New York Theatre Workshop.

Rachel had a big break in 2013 when she landed the “Rachel Posner” role in the Netflix drama House of Cards. The series earned critical acclaim, and she starred alongside Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.

At first, she was booked for just 2 episodes; luckily, her acting abilities grabbed Beau Willimon’s attention, and her role grew. She gained much recognition for her outstanding performance in the series and several award nominations.

It was Rachel’s portrayal of Miriam “Midge” Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The show catapulted her to international fame. She’s been playing the title character in this Amazon series since 2017. Her immense performance in the series earned her many awards, including a Prime Time Emmy, two Golden Globes, and more.

In January 2020, the drama film The Courier was released, in which Rachel appeared with Benedict Cumberbatch. She followed this up by starring as Jean in Amazon’s I’m Your Woman at the end of 2020. Next, Rachel had a starring role in the film Dead for a Dollar. In 2023, she starred in the revival of The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window.

In June 2023, it was announced that Rachel was cast as the iconic Lois Lane in the DC Universe, starting with the upcoming 2025 film Superman: Legacy directed by James Gunn. She has been cast alongside David Corenswet as the new Superman. Their casting comes after a shake-up at DC Studios.

Rachel Brosnahan’s net worth grew further in June 2019 after she made a lucrative first-look agreement with Amazon Studios. Following the contract, her production company, Scrap Paper Pictures, began developing new shows for Amazon.

Personal Life

Rachel began dating actor Jason Ralph after the couple met on a television series set. From there, the two continued attending several events together. 2018 Rachel and Jason revealed that the two were married in 2016.

Career Highlights

• House of Cards (Series, 2013–2015)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Period drama show, 2017–2023)
• 2018-2019 Golden Globe Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy _ Won
• 2018 Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series _ Won

Rachel Brosnahan Net Worth

Rachel Brosnahan is an American actress known for her role as Miriam “Midge” Maisel in the hit Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She has a net worth of $15 million.

Brosnahan has won several awards for her performance in the show, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She also earned $100,000 per episode for seasons one and two and $300,000 for season three.

According to Celebritynetworth, Brosnahan earned $800,000 for season one and $1 million for season two, making her a millionaire. With her latest earnings from season three, Brosnahan’s net worth has climbed to $2.4 million.

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