Elise Eberle is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as Salem (2014–2017), Shameless (2011–2021), and The Last Tycoon (2016–2017). She gained prominence for portraying Mercy Lewis in the horror series Salem.
Career
Early roles (2005–2013) Eberle began her acting career in 2005 with a role in a short film directed by Angie Comer. She appeared in minor roles in films such as The Astronaut Farmer (2006) and Wild Hogs (2007). In 2007, she won the Best Actress award at New Mexico's 48 Hour Film Project for her performance in the short film Teardrop. Eberle also had a small role in the Disney Channel television film Lemonade Mouth (2011), directed by Patricia Riggen.
Her film debut came with a role in Drake Doremus' Breathe In, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013. She also appeared in adaptations of Tiger Eyes and As Cool As I Am during this period.
Breakthrough and television (2014–present) Eberle's breakthrough role was as Mercy Lewis in the WGN America series Salem (2014–2017). She described the character as complex, likening her to a "bipolar, almost schizophrenic girl" due to the range of emotions portrayed, and noted the extensive makeup preparation required for the role. Her performance earned her praise and increased her visibility, with recognition from outlets like Rolling Stone and The Wall Street Journal after her move to Los Angeles.
Following Salem, Eberle appeared in recurring roles in Shameless (2011–2021) and The Last Tycoon (2016–2017). She also featured in The Lumineers' music video for "Sleep on the Floor" and has pursued modeling and painting, showcasing her artwork through limited-edition prints on her personal website.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2005Confessions of a Reluctant Bra BuyerRoseShort2006The Astronaut FarmerMadison Roberts2007Wild HogsFamily KidTeardropEsterShort2008Girl AloneSusanShortBreaking InAddie SmithShort2009Love N' DancingBriannaA Lucky BreakValerieAfter SchoolDelShort2011Lemonade MouthNicol Garcia2012Tiger EyesJane Albertson2013As Cool as I AmJaimie Tilton2014Chasing the DevilHailey Tynan2019A Call to SpySerena2021Portal RunnerMae2023BumpLadyShort2024Fowl PlayShort
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2011Shameless Hall of ShameSandy Milkovich1;episode2014Rizzoli & IslesNatasha Osmanski1;episode2014–17SalemMercy Lewis36;episode2017The Last TycoonKitty3;episode2019–2021ShamelessSandy Milkovich2022NCISArlene Wilkes1;episode +RememberDenotes works that have not yet been released
Music videos YearTitleArtist(s)2016Sleep on the FloorThe Lumineers2013Dots and Dashes (Enough Already)Silversun Pickups
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryResult200548 Hour Film ProjectBest Actress 2005Duke City ShootoutBest Actress References
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