Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 11, 1985
Died
Feb 26, 2025
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
75 titles
Michelle Trachtenberg
Biography
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who achieved widespread recognition as both a child star and a prominent television and film performer. Beginning her career at the age of three in television commercials, she landed her first major credited television role in Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996) and transitioned to the big screen with the title role in the 1996 family comedy Harriet the Spy. Trachtenberg rose to international prominence as a teenager and young adult through iconic television and film projects. She is best known for portraying Dawn Summers in the fantasy drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000–2003) and playing the memorable villain Georgina Sparks on the CW teen drama series Gossip Girl (2008–2012). Her diverse film credits also include the comedies EuroTrip (2004) and 17 Again (2009), as well as the Disney ice skating film Ice Princess (2005). On February 26, 2025, Trachtenberg was found dead at the age of 39 in her New York City apartment. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner later announced that she died from natural causes resulting from complications of diabetes mellitus.
Known For
Filmography
Spyral
Michelle Cody White (voice)
Unicorn Boy
Violet (voice)
Meet, Marry, Murder
Self - Host
Gossip Girl
Georgina Sparks
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant
Human Kind Of
Judy (voice)
Sister Cities
Dallas Baxter
The Christmas Gift
Megan
Guidance
Anna
The Scribbler
Alice
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Voice Over (voice)
Killing Kennedy
Marina Oswald
Sleepy Hollow
Abigail Adams
Hollywood Game Night
Self
Sexy Evil Genius
Miranda Prague
Love Bites
Jodie
Take Me Home Tonight
Ashley
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
Bar Girl (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice)
Teenage Paparazzo
Self (uncredited)
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
Bar Girl (voice)
Cop Out
Ava
Mercy
Chloe Payne
NCIS: Los Angeles
Lily Lockhart
The Super Hero Squad Show
Valkyrie
17 Again: Zac Goes Back
Self
17 Agan: Going Back to 17
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
17 Again
Maggie O'Donnell
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self
Against the Current
Suzanne
The Circuit
Kylie Shines
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Tika (voice)
Gossip Girl
Georgina Sparks
May All Your Christmases Be Black
Self
Black Christmas
Melissa Kitt
Beautiful Ohio
Sandra
The Hills
Self
Criminal Minds
Diane Turner
Weeds
Emma Karlin
The Dive from Clausen's Pier
Carrie Beal
Mysterious Skin
Wendy Peterson
Ice Princess
Casey Carlyle
Robot Chicken
Gummy Bear / Wife / Woman (voice)
House
Melinda Bardach
EuroTrip
Jenny
Best Week Ever
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Self
Punk'd
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Truth or Scare
Self - Host