Julie Ann Emery
Biography
Julie Ann Emery is an American television and film actress born on January 16, 1975, in Crossville, Tennessee. She attended the Webster Conservatory in St. Louis, Missouri, to study acting. Throughout her professional life, she has established a career across theatre, television, and film. Emery currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Broadway actor Kevin Earley. She is recognized for her work across various Hollywood network television productions and streaming platforms, maintaining a professional portfolio that includes dozens of acting credits. Her background includes early experience on the theatrical stage, which she began at the age of 16 before transitioning into broader screen roles.
Career overview
Emery began her career in theatre, appearing in productions such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Bye Bye Birdie. Her television career includes guest appearances on series such as ER, CSI: Miami, and Commander in Chief. She held starring roles in the series Line of Fire and Steven Spielberg's miniseries Taken. She gained significant recognition for her recurring role as Betsy Kettleman in the series Better Call Saul, a prequel to Breaking Bad. Additionally, she was a series regular in the show Preacher, where she portrayed the character Lara Featherstone. Her other television credits include roles in Five Days at Memorial and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
In the film industry, Emery has appeared in several feature productions, including the film Hitch, where she acted alongside Will Smith, and the film Gifted. Her career spans both network television and streaming platforms, contributing to her reputation as an actress in the entertainment industry. She has accumulated 64 known acting credits throughout her career.
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- Solo Mio (2026) as Heather
- The Beast in Me (2025) as Lila Jarvis
- PULSE (2025) as Cynthia
- Absolute Dominion (2025) as Diane Zimmer
- Elsbeth (2024) as Katricia
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) as Hotelier
- Five Days at Memorial (2022) as Diane Robichaux
- American Greed: James McGill (2022) as Betsy Kettleman
- Walkaway Joe (2020) as Gina McCarthy
- Teenage Badass (2020) as Rae Jaffe
- Catch-22 (2019) as Marion Scheisskopf
- 3 Days with Dad (2019) as Susan
- I Hate Kids (2019) as Joanna
- The Rookie (2018) as Stacy
- Christmas on the Coast (2018) as Drucinda Cassadine
- Gifted (2017) as Pat Golding
- The Mick (2017) as Karen
- Preacher (2016) as Lara Featherstone
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Betsy Kettleman
- Bosch (2015) as Sylvia Reece
- Fargo (2014) as Ida Thurman
- Dakota's Summer (2014) as Annie
- The Following (2013) as Nancy Gibbs
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Jo
- Movie 43 (2013) as Clare (segment "Homeschooled")
- Perception (2012) as Susan Vetter
- The Letter (2012) as Dr. Louis
- The History of Future Folk (2012) as Holly
- The Dealer Plate (2012) as Andrea Stevens
- Suits (2011) as Vanessa
- Unforgettable (2011) as Shelby Delson
- Royal Pains (2009) as Susie
- Cupid (2009) as Riley
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as Nurse Hobson
- Nothing but the Truth (2008) as Agent Boyd
- House (2008) as Leslie Taylor
- The Rainbow Tribe (2008) as Lauren
- The Beneficiary (2008) as Beneficiary
- Damages (2007) as Tara Conway
- Army Wives (2007) as Sarah Belgrad
- The Riches (2007)
- October Road (2007) as Christine Cataldo
- Pictures of Hollis Woods (2007) as Izzy Regan
- Dexter (2006) as Fiona Camp
- Bones (2005) as Janine O'Connell
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dr. Penn Grogan
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Joan Greer
- Hitch (2005) as Casey
- The Inside (2005) as Betty Scarwid
- Snow Wonder (2005) as Stacey
- NCIS (2003) as Erin Pace
- Line of Fire (2003) as Jennifer Sampson
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Lynn Martell
- First Monday (2002)
- Reality Check (2002) as Sal
- Another pretty face (2002)
- Alias (2001) as Nancy Cahill
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sharon Huntsinger
- Providence (1999) as Winnie
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Amy
- ER (1994) as Niki Lumley
- ER (1994) as Niki
- Charmers as Missy Mann
- Busted
- Green River Killer