Emmy Raver-Lampman is an American actress and singer who started her career in musical theater. She has performed in multiple Broadway and national touring productions, including notable shows like Hair, Jekyll & Hyde, Wicked, and Hamilton, showcasing her versatility and talent in live performances. More recently, she gained widespread recognition for her role as Allison Hargreeves in the popular Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy, demonstrating her transition and success in television acting.
On September 5, 1988, Emily Christine Raver Lampman, known professionally as Emmy Raver-Lampman, was born. This marks the beginning of her life and eventual career as an American actress and singer.
In May 2010, Emmy Raver-Lampman made her professional theater debut in a production of Children of Eden at the Astoria Performing Arts Center. This marked a significant step in her career during her sophomore year of college.
In 2011, Emmy Raver-Lampman made her Broadway debut when the touring production of Hair returned to Broadway. She later left the show when the production closed in September of that year.
In 2012, Emmy Raver-Lampman graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, after taking a break to pursue professional acting roles and later returning to complete her degree.
In April 2013, Emmy Raver-Lampman joined the Broadway production of Jekyll & Hyde as an ensemble member and understudy for the lead role. The production had a limited engagement and closed after a month.
In February 2014, the Broadway original production of A Night with Janis Joplin, in which Emmy Raver-Lampman performed as a swing, closed.
In March 2015, Emmy Raver-Lampman returned to New York after her contract with Wicked ended.
In August 2015, Emmy Raver-Lampman joined the original ensemble cast of Hamilton on Broadway and understudied lead female roles after auditioning earlier in the year.
In September 2015, Emmy Raver-Lampman took part in a star-studded reading of the original rock musical Galileo.
In 2015, Emmy Raver-Lampman met Daveed Diggs while performing together in Hamilton, marking the beginning of their relationship.
In January 2016, Emmy Raver-Lampman was cast as Pearl Krabs in the Chicago production tryout of the musical SpongeBob SquarePants.
In April 2016, Emmy Raver-Lampman left Hamilton on Broadway, becoming one of two original cast members who didn't participate in the filming of the production.
In September 2016, Emmy Raver-Lampman returned to Hamilton as an original member of the show's Chicago production, which began previews.
In March 2017, Emmy Raver-Lampman joined Hamilton's first national tour, starring as Angelica.
In 2017, Emmy Raver-Lampman landed her first major television role as Allison Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy.
In 2018, Emmy Raver-Lampman filmed the first season of The Umbrella Academy.
In February 2019, The Umbrella Academy, starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, was released on Netflix.
In 2019, Emmy Raver-Lampman was featured on the album Seven Nights in Chicago by Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, showcasing her vocal talents.
In late 2019, Emmy Raver-Lampman was announced as a co-star in the new original musical Gun & Powder, alongside Solea Pfeiffer.
Throughout 2019, Emmy Raver-Lampman had guest roles in television shows such as A Million Little Things and Jane the Virgin.
On January 28, 2020, Gun & Powder, the musical starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, opened for a month-long regional engagement in Arlington, Virginia.
In July 2020, Emmy Raver-Lampman replaced Kristen Bell as the voice of Molly Tillerman in the Apple TV+ series Central Park.
In July 2020, the second season of The Umbrella Academy, starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, premiered on Netflix.
In March 2024, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs announced the birth of their son, marking a significant personal milestone.