Lindsay Mendez
Biography
Lindsay Michelle Mendez, born March 1, 1983, in Norwalk, California, is an American actress and singer known for her work in American musical theatre and television. She won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Carrie Pipperidge in a Broadway revival of Carousel. Her Broadway credits include playing Elphaba in Wicked during the production's tenth anniversary, as well as roles in Godspell, Grease as Jan, and the first Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along alongside Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, which opened in October 2023. On television, Mendez co-starred as a court stenographer on the CBS drama series All Rise from September 2019 to November 2023.
Career overview
Lindsay Michelle Mendez is an American actress and singer born on March 1, 1983, in Norwalk, California, U.S. She is best known for her work in American musical theatre. Mendez won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge in a Broadway revival of Carousel. Her other Broadway credits include playing Elphaba in Wicked during the production's tenth anniversary, as well as roles in Godspell and Jan in Grease.
Mendez also starred alongside Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe in the first Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, which opened to critical acclaim on Broadway in October 2023. In addition to her stage work, Mendez co-starred on the CBS drama series All Rise as a court stenographer from September 2019 to November 2023. Her career encompasses numerous known acting credits across both television and theatre.
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24 titles- Wicked: For Good (2025) Vocals
- The American Revolution (2025) as Catharine Macaulay / Mary M. Campbell (voice)
- Merrily We Roll Along (2025) as Mary Flynn
- Broadway's Leading Ladies (2025) as Self
- Elsbeth (2024) as Grace Hackett
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024) as Tanya Singleton
- The Grotto (2022) as Carmelita
- Show of Titles (2021) as "There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Significant Other (2020) as Laura
- Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway (2020) as Performer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- All Rise (2019) as Sara Castillo
- Helpsters (2019) as Doctor Devin
- Station 19 (2018) as Lawyer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- This American Life: Live at BAM (2014) as Naomi
- Elementary (2012) as Dr. Angela Hardy
- Smash (2012) as Lindsay Mendez
- Modern Family (2009) as Bel Air Black Widow
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Andrea Vargas
- These Little Ones Perish
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lindsay Mendez best known for?
Lindsay Mendez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wicked: For Good (2025), Elsbeth (2024), American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024), Stars in the House (2020).
When and where was Lindsay Mendez born?
Lindsay Mendez was born on March 1, 1983 in Norwalk, California, U.S..
How many credits does Lindsay Mendez have?
Lindsay Mendez has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Lindsay Mendez's background in cinema and television?
Lindsay Michelle Mendez, born March 1, 1983, in Norwalk, California, is an American actress and singer known for her work in American musical theatre and television. She won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Carrie Pipperidge in a Broadway revival of Carousel. Her Broadway credi...