Ashley Elizabeth "Ashlie" Atkinson (born August 6, 1977) is an American character actress who works in movies, television, and theater. Atkinson is known for her work as Mamie Fish on The Gilded Age, Amanda in And Just Like That, Connie in the Spike Lee film BlacKkKlansman, and Janice in the fourth season of Mr. Robot.
Theresa - Rescue Me (2004-2011)
Early life and education Atkinson was born on August 6, 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her father was a doctor and her mother was a nurse. Her family has lived in Arkansas for many generations.
In 1995, Atkinson graduated from Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. Atkinson attended Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City for three semesters but in 1996, moved back to Arkansas and eventually transferred to Hendrix College, where she had previously attended a summer program through Arkansas Governor's School for drama. In 2001, Atkinson graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in theater arts.
In 2003, after moving back to New York City when she was 24, Atkinson graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. While at the Neighborhood Playhouse, she studied the Meisner technique.
Career
Film and television While at the Neighborhood Playhouse School, director Jace Alexander saw Atkinson perform in a showcase there. This led to a 2004 guest starring appearance in the TV show Law & Order and a six-episode arc in the Denis Leary TV series, Rescue Me.
Atkinson then starred in a breakout role as Helen, the sweet-faced, plus-size librarian in Neil LaBute's 2004 off-Broadway play Fat Pig. The role garnered her a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Debut, as well as nominations for both a Lucille Lortel Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
In 2007, Atkinson appeared in a Broadway revival of the Terrence McNally play, The Ritz.
In 2011, Atkinson hit the three guest star appearance in the Law & Order franchise, following her 2005 debut on the original Law & Order with a 2007 appearance on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and then in 2011 both Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2012, Atkinson guest starred on the TV series Boardwalk Empire as Gyp's wife, Gianconda Rosetti. She appeared on a 2012 episode of 30 Rock.
In 2013, Atkinson portrayed Rochelle Applebaum in the Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street.
In 2013 and 2014, Atkinson had a four episode arc in the TV show, F to 7th. From 2013 to 2014, she was featured on the American remake of Gavin and Stacey, called Us & Them in the role of Nessa.
In 2018, Atkinson played the role of Connie Kendrickson in the Academy Award-winning film BlacKkKlansman, directed by Spike Lee. She had previously worked with Lee in the 2006 Denzel Washington film, Inside Man. Atkinson also worked alongside Lee's sister Joie Lee, contributing sound work on his 2008 WWII drama, Miracle at St. Anna. Also in 2018, Atkinson had a recurring role on the TV series, One Dollar.
From 2018 to 2019, Atkinson was Ace, Internal Affairs Detective, in four episodes of the Syfy TV show Happy!, a live-action/adult animated black comedy/action-drama television series.
In 2019, Atkinson portrayed Mrs. Fosse in the mini-series Fosse/Verdon. She had a two episode arc in the 2019 Allison Tolman thriller Emergence and played a trucker in the ensemble opposite Alfre Woodard in the Netflix movie, Juanita.
And also in 2019, Atkinson was on the fourth and final season of Mr. Robot, playing the character Janice.
Since 2022, Atkinson has played the social doyenne and influencer Mamie Fish in The Gilded Age on HBO.
Other work From 2003, Atkinson is a former skater and long-time member of the 5-time world champion Gotham Girls roller derby team under the name of "Margaret Thrasher (Prime Minister of Your Demise)", although she has since retired.
In 2004, Atkinson appeared in the music video for the Kings of Leon song, "Four Kicks" off their album Aha Shake Heartbreak.
In 2006, Atkinson became the face of a fictional character called Chunky Pam. Her character, Chunky Pam, was featured in three videos: in a Christmas promotion for MTV called "Merry X.X.X.L.M.A.S. (Pam I Am)", in a Valentine's Day promotion called "Pampered", and a one-off music video titled "Dirrrty Jerzy", in which she raps about being from New Jersey.
In 2016, Atkinson appeared in the Ubisoft video game Watch Dogs 2 as Lenni.
In 2017, Atkinson starred as Dakota "Dak" Prentiss in a 14-episode noir science fiction thriller audio drama podcast called Steal the Stars, the story of two government employees guarding the biggest secret in the world: a crashed UFO.
Personal life In 2015, Atkinson married filmmaker and musician Leon Chase. The couple were married at the Arkansas music venue the White Water Tavern and live in Brooklyn.
Filmography Film +YearTitleRole Notes2006 Inside Man Mobile Command Officer Berk Another Gay Movie Muffler Puccini for Beginners Woman on Park Bench 2007 Margot at the Wedding Becky2008 The Guitar Receptionist Quid Pro Quo Candy Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! Muffler Last Call Donna2009 The Invention of Lying Bank Teller Hungry Years Martha When the Evening Comes Angie2010 13 Margot Uncredited BearCity Amy Eat Pray Love Bookstore Girl An Invisible Sign Lisa's Aunt All Good Things Bonnie Felder2012 My Best Day Meagan Compliance Marti2013 He's Way More Famous Than You Gina Remedy Mistress Nadine Cold Comes the Night Social worker The Wolf of Wall Street Rochelle Applebaum 2014 Lyle Therapist 2015 Bridge of Spies Classroom Teacher2016 Certain Women Secretary The Lennon Report Deartra Sato Blood Stripe Barb2017 The Outcasts Interviewer Nowhere, Michigan Erin 2018 BlacKkKlansman Connie Kendrickson2019 Adam Bound Emcee Juanita Peaches 2020 Before/During/After Marcella the Line Cook 2021 Small Engine Repair Diane Swaino 2025 The Lost Bus Ruby
Television YearTitleRole Notes 2004 Law & Order Wendy Episode: "Darwinian" 2004–2005 Rescue Me Theresa 6 episodes2006 3 lbs Nurse Rhonda 2 episodes The Wedding Album unknown role Television film2007 Filthy Gorgeous Peggy Television film Me & Lee? Melinda Television film 2007, 2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lisa Kirby / Lisa Williams 2 episodes 2009 The Unusuals Tanya Blanston Episode: "The E.I.D." 2010 Louie Teacher Episode: "Pilot"2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Rachel Gray Episode: "Pursuit" Bored to Death Distraught Mom Episode: "The Black Clock of Time"2012 Game Change Plump Woman Television film; uncredited Boardwalk Empire Gianconda Rosetti - Gyp's Wife Episode: "Sunday Best" 30 Rock Theresa Episode: "Mazel Tov, Dummies!" 2013 Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Moon Rabbit Episode: "Schmickler83!" 2013–2014 F to 7th Alex 4 episodes2014 The Actress Discussion Circle Leader Episode: "Unemployment" Nurse Jackie Kim Episode: "Rat on a Cheeto" High Maintenance Female Coach Episode: "Ruth" Stuck on A Maurice 9 episodes 2014–2015 Us & Them Nessa 7 episodes 2014, 2018 Elementary Gay 2 episodes 2015 The Good Wife Octavia Howe Episode: "Payback" 2015–2019 Blue Bloods Sandra Colby 3 episodes2016 Above Average Presents Alumni Rep Episode: "The Bothering" Odd Mom Out Patty 2 episodes Divorce Woman Episode: "Détente" 2017 Crashing Schmitty 2 episodes2018 Bull Kendall Tyler Episode: "Kill Shot" Jessica Jones Mavis Episode: "AKA Start at the Beginning" One Dollar Terri Mitchell 9 episodes 2018–2019 Happy! Ace / Internal Affairs Detective 4 episodes2019 Fosse/Verdon Mrs. Fosse Episode: "All I Care About Is Love" Emergence April 2 episodes Mr. Robot Janice 5 episodes The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Peggy 2 episodes 2019–2020 New Amsterdam Jackie Connor 2 episodes 2020 Prodigal Son Leanne Episode: "Death's Door"2021 Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Nova Episode: "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery" Impeachment: American Crime Story Juanita Broaddrick 3 episodes2022–2023 And Just Like That... Amanda 3 episodes The Gilded Age Mamie Fish 8 episodes 2023–2024 American Horror Story: Delicate Susan Pratt 4 episodes 2025 The Gilded Age Mamie Fish 4 episodes
Awards 2005: Theatre World Award, Outstanding Off-Broadway Debut for Fat Pig 2005: Lucille Lortel Award (nominee), Outstanding Lead Actress for Fat Pig 2005: Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (nominee), for Fat Pig 2014: Hendrix College, Outstanding Young Alumnus Award 2023: Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (nomination), for The Gilded Age
Selected theater 2005: The 24 Hour Plays – as Winnie 2005: Fat Pig by Neil LaBute – as Helen (Lucille Lortel Theatre) 2005: Making Marilyn – as Marilyn Monroe (Bridge Theatre Company at Theatre 54) 2005: The Butcher of Baraboo by Marisa Wegrzyn – as Midge (Second Stage Theatre) 2007: The Ritz by Terrence McNally – as Vivian Proclo (Roundabout Theatre) 2010: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (The Bridge Project) 2010: The Tempest by William Shakespeare (The Bridge Project) 2010: Psychomachia by Jennifer Lane – as Lydia (Theatre 54 @ Shelter Studios) 2011: The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías (Arena Stage) 2013: January Joiner: A Weight Loss Horror Comedy by Laura Jacqmin – as Terry (Long Wharf Theatre) 2014: Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron (Rubicon Theatre Company) 2015: Steve by Mark Gerrard – as Carrie (Pershing Square Signature Center / The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre) 2016: The Forgotten Woman by Jonathan Tolins (Bay Street Theater) 2017: Imogen Says Nothing by Aditi Kapil (Yale Rep at Binger Center for New Theatre)
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