Gretchen Mol biography

Synopsis

Gretchen Mol was born November 8, 1973 in Deep River, Connecticut. She made her film acting debut in Spike Lee's Girl 6 and achieved acclaim in Donnie Brasco, which many thought would lead her to become the next big female star. She did land the lead role in The Notorious Bettie Page.

Profile

Actress. Born November 8, 1972 in Deep River, Connecticut. The daughter of an artist and school principal, Gretchen Mol studied acting at New York City's American Musical and Dramatic Academy and William Esper Studio. She made her film debut in Spike Lee's 1996 film Girl 6. Other notable films include 1998's Rounders with Matt Damon, 1999's Sweet and Lowdown and 2003's The Shape of Things.