Career Timeline of Anna Chlumsky: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 1, 2025

Discover the career path of Anna Chlumsky, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Anna Chlumsky is an American actress who gained initial fame as a child actress for her role as Vada Sultenfuss in the movie *My Girl* and its sequel. After a hiatus to attend college, she successfully transitioned to adult roles, appearing in independent films like *Blood Car* and *In the Loop*. She is most recognized for her portrayal of Amy Brookheimer in the HBO series *Veep*, a role for which she received six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1989: Uncle Buck

In 1989, Anna Chlumsky's initial film role was a bit part in the family comedy Uncle Buck, starring John Candy and Macaulay Culkin.

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1991: My Girl

In 1991, Anna Chlumsky became known for playing Vada Sultenfuss in the film My Girl.

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1994: My Girl 2 and Trading Mom

In 1994, Anna Chlumsky starred in My Girl 2 and Trading Mom.

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1995: Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

In 1995, Anna Chlumsky appeared in Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain with Christina Ricci.

1999: Hiatus from Acting

In 1999, Anna Chlumsky went on a hiatus from acting to attend college.

2005: Return to Acting

In 2005, Anna Chlumsky returned to acting after taking a hiatus to attend college.

2005: Balm in Gilead

In 2005, Anna Chlumsky starred in Lanford Wilson's Balm in Gilead at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.

2007: Law & Order Episode

In 2007, Anna Chlumsky appeared as Mary Calvin in an episode of Law & Order.

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2007: Independent Films

In 2007, Anna Chlumsky returned to acting with roles in several independent films, including Blood Car.

February 2008: Unconditional

In February 2008, Anna Chlumsky starred in the Off Broadway production of Unconditional by Brett C. Leonard at The Public Theater.

2009: In the Loop

In 2009, Anna Chlumsky acted in the film 'In the Loop'.

2009: Various TV Appearances

In 2009, Anna Chlumsky appeared in four episodes of the ABC dramedy Cupid and starred in the Lifetime movie 12 Men of Christmas as Jan Lucas.

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2010: Law & Order Appearance

In 2010, Anna Chlumsky appeared as Lisa Klein in an episode of Law & Order.

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2011: Television series appearances

From 2011, Anna Chlumsky appeared in multiple television series including White Collar, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and NBC's adaptation of Hannibal.

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June 2012: 3C at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

In June 2012, Anna Chlumsky starred in the world premiere of David Adjmi's 3C at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York.

2013: Television series appearances

Until 2013, Anna Chlumsky appeared in multiple television series including White Collar, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and NBC's adaptation of Hannibal.

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2015: Broadway in Living on Love

In 2015, Anna Chlumsky began appearing on Broadway as editor Iris Peabody in the comedy Living on Love, with Renee Fleming, Jerry O'Connell and Douglas Sills.

2017: Halt and Catch Fire

In 2017, Anna Chlumsky appeared in the fourth season of AMC Networks' Halt and Catch Fire as Dr. Katie Herman.

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2019: Veep Ends

In 2019, Anna Chlumsky finished playing Amy Brookheimer in HBO's Veep.

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2021: Inventing Anna and Rugrats

In 2021, Anna Chlumsky had a main role in Shonda Rhimes' Netflix limited drama series Inventing Anna and voices Charlotte Pickles in the Paramount+ revival of Rugrats.

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