Michelle Christine Trachtenberg is an American actress. Trachtenberg grew up in Brooklyn and started her acting career young; she began appearing in commercials at the age of 3. She continued to act and dance through her school years, making regular television appearances from the age of 10. She landed a recurring role in the kids’ TV show The Adventures of Pete & Pete and starred in Harriet the Spy, but it was her role as Buffy’s sister Dawn from the fifth season of Buffy – the Vampire Slayer that really brought her to worldwide attention, and all before she was 18 years old.
She is best known for portraying Celeste in Six Feet Under (2004), and Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl (2008–12). She has also appeared in films such as Harriet the Spy (1996), Inspector Gadget (1999), EuroTrip (2004), Ice Princess (2005), Black Christmas (2006), 17 Again (2009), Cop Out (2010), and Killing Kennedy (2013).
Body Stats:
Height: 5’7” / 170 cm
Weight: 130 lbs / 59 kg
Shoe size: 7 / 37.5 (EU)
Dress size: 6 (US)
Bra size: 32B
Measurements: 34-26-35 in / 87-66-89 cm
Ethnicity: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Bio:
Name: Michelle Christine Trachtenberg
Nickname: Michelle
Date of Birth: October 11, 1985
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Place of Residence: Los Angeles, California
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Education: P.S. 99 Elementary School; The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences; Notre Dame High School
Social Networks:
Twitter: @RealMichelleT
Facebook: –
Instagram: –
Fun Facts:
Relationships:
- Joshua Radin (2001-2003)
- Shawn Ashmore (2004-2006)
- Peter Wentz (2006)
- Jason Lewis (2007)
- Scott Sanford (2008)
- Jason Segel (2009)
- Brandon Prust (2011)
- Josh Groban (2012)
- Scott Mescudi (2014-Present)
Children: –
Awards and Honors:
- Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress – Harriet the Spy
- Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actress – Meego
- Nominated – YoungStar Award Best Young Actress in a Comedy Film – Inspector Gadget
- Nominated – Teen Choice Award TV – Choice Sidekick – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Supporting Young Actress – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Nominated – Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actress – Truth or Scare
- Sarasota Film Festival Breakthrough Performer – Beautiful Ohio
- Nominated – Teen Choice Award Choice TV Villain – Gossip Girl
Hobbies and Interests: Fashion
Favorite Color: Grey
Favorite Food: Sushi, club sandwiches
Favorite Music: Rap
Favorite Perfume: Marc Jacobs
Favorite Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Favorite Sports: Hiking
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite TV Show: House
Interesting Facts:
- Michelle’s grandparents resides in Israel.
- She was born in New York City, but grew up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
- Trachtenberg had been featured in several music videos such as “Tired of Being Sorry” by Ringside in 2005, “Echo” by Trapt in 2003, and others.
- She speaks English and Russian fluently.
- Trachtenberg celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah.
- She enjoys playing tennis.
- Michelle is good friends with actor Seth Green.
- In March 2011, Michelle was featured on the cover page of Maxim.
See also:
- Kelli Berglund Height and Weight Stats
- Elizabeth Gillies Height and Weight Stats
- Mackenzie Lintz Height and Weight Stats
