Elizabeth Ludlow

Elizabeth Ludlow
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Known forThe Walking Dead (2016–2018)

Elizabeth Faith Ludlow is an American actress known for her portrayal of Arat in the AMC postapocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead (2016–2018);[1] she is also known for her role as Mona in the USA Network TV series Satisfaction, and as Cas Isakovic in Another Life (2019-2021). She also appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.[2]

Early life

Ludlow was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[3] She grew up in Savannah, Georgia, and was adopted as a child. Her adopted mother is from South Africa originally. She states the desire to act was inside her from an early age.[4] Ludlow became involved with acting during her studies at Georgia State University, where she earned a degree in theatre. She chose doing this over playing soccer. Joining an acting troupe at the university opened the start of her career.[5]

Career

Elizabeth began her career in 2013. She portrayed a girl in an episode of The Vampire Diaries television series. Since then, she has appeared in various television series, and subsequently Resurrection, Bound, Powers, Mr. Right, and Satisfaction.[1]

In 2017 she was in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as Easik Mother.[2] In 2016, she portrayed Agent Kat Ryan in the film Max Steel,[6] and also started a three season recurring role as Arat in the series The Walking Dead. In 2019, Ludlow joined the main cast of Another Life, which ran for two seasons before being canceled.[7]

Personal life

Ludlow is a member of the LGBT community[8][9] and uses she/they pronouns.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Mr. Right Date
2016 Max Steel Agent Kat Ryan
2017 Table 19 Caterer
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Easik Mother
2018 One Last Thing Alex
2019 Godzilla: King of the Monsters First Lieutenant Griffin
2022 Pursuit Zoe Carter
2022 Sam & Kate Mary

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Vampire Diaries Girl Episode: "Death and the Maiden"
2014 Resurrection Miss Lynch Episode: "Multiple"
2015 Hindsight Alice Episode: "Square One"
2015 Powers Up Rush Episode: "You Are Not It"
2015 Satisfaction Mona 6 episodes
2016 Halt and Catch Fire Cavale Episode: "Rules of Honorable Play"
2016–2018 The Walking Dead Arat 11 episodes
2018 The Resident Cara Ramirez Episode: "Pilot"
2019 NCIS: New Orleans Frost Episode: "The Terminator Conundrum"
2020 NCIS: Los Angeles FBI Agent Mia Calvillo Episode: "Watch Over Me"
2020 Equal Stormé DeLarverie Episode: "Stonewall: From Rebellion to Liberation"
2019–2021 Another Life Cas Isakovic 19 episodes
2022 Peacemaker Keeya Adebayo 5 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b Samuel, Spencer (22 Oct 2018). "The Walking Dead Promotes Two Actors to Series Regulars Ahead of Season 9". Express. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b Levy, Craig (10 Nov 2016). "The Walking Dead Casts Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 Actress". Screen Rant. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Getting to know Elizabeth Ludlow". Bitmap. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Striplin, Lydee. "Freedom of Expression". Civilian. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Actress Elizabeth Ludlow". St. Joseph's Candler.
  6. ^ "Max Steel (2016)". The Numbers. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  7. ^ Swift, Andy (February 21, 2022). "Another Life Cancelled at Netflix — Read Katee Sackhoff's Statement". TVLine. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Rudolph, Christopher (August 26, 2020). "Out Celebs Transform Into Queer Trailblazers for HBO Max's "Equal"". Logo TV. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  9. ^ Patterson, Denny (November 18, 2020). "Elizabeth Faith Ludlow as Stormé DeLarverie in 'Equal'". Out Front. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  10. ^ "Lo (@elizabethfaithludlow)". Retrieved November 27, 2022.