Merritt Wever Biography

Merritt grew up in downtown New York and has been acting since she was very young. She graduated from Laguardia high school, and then Sarah Lawrence college. She was raised by her mother as an active member of the leftist party. When not acting or protesting, Merritt enjoys spending time with her cat, Spooky, or going to the theater with a friend. She also likes to eat steak, have a little wine, walk in the snow, and talk to Canadians. Her favorite actors are Gena Rowlands, Meryl Streep and Michael J. Pollard. She lives in Manhattan.