Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg | |
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.jpg) Trachtenberg in 2018 | |
| Born | Michelle Christine Trachtenberg October 11, 1985 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2025 (aged 39) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by diabetes |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–2024 |
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American television and movie actress. She was best known for her role as Dawn Summers from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and as Georgina Sparks on the CW television show Gossip Girl.
Early life
[change | change source]Trachtenberg was born in New York City, New York. She was of Russian Jewish descent. Trachtenberg began acting in 1988 at three years old.
Death
[change | change source]Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment on February 26, 2025.[1][2] Before her death, she had a liver transplant.[3] Her cause of death was problems caused by diabetes.[4]
Works
[change | change source]Movies
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Black Christmas | Melissa Kitt | |
| Kicking It Old Skool | Kim | ||
| Beautiful Ohio | Sandra | ||
| 2005 | Mysterious Skin | Wendy | limited release |
| Ice Princess | Casey Carlyle | ||
| 2004 | EuroTrip | Jenny | |
| 1999 | Inspector Gadget | Penny | |
| 1998 | Richie Rich's Christmas Wish | Gloria | direct-to-video |
| 1996 | Harriet the Spy | Harriet M. Welsch |
Television
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Lisa Willow Tyler | television series |
| 2005 | House | Melinda (in Safe) | television series |
| 2004 | The Dive From Clausen's Pier | Carrie Beal | made-for-television |
| 2003 | A&E Biography: Buffy the Vampire Slayer | television special | |
| Echo by Trapt | music video | ||
| 2002 | Can't Be Heaven | Julie | television series |
| 2001-2025 | The Ileana Sanchez Show | Annabella | Recurring role (Mid-Season 3-present) |
| 2001 | Truth or Scare | Host/narrator | television series |
| 2000-2003 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Dawn Summers | television series (2000-2003) |
| A Father's Choice | Kelly McClain | made-for-television | |
| 2000-2025 | The Martin-Danzinger-Ross Family Show | Annabella May Martin-Danzinger-Ross | television series |
| 1997 | Meego | Maggie Parker | television series |
| Figure It Out | Panelist | television series | |
| 1995 | Melissa | Lena | television series |
| Christmas in My Hometown | Noelle Murphy | made-for-television | |
| 1994 | The Adventures of Pete & Pete | Nona Mecklenberg | television series |
| 1993 | All My Children | Lilly Benton Montgomery #1 | television series |
| Clarissa Explains It All | Elsie Soaperstein | television series | |
| 1991 | Law & Order | Dinah Driscoll | television series |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Gossip Girl,' dead at 39". 6abc Philadelphia. February 26, 2025.
- ↑ Keates, Emma (February 26, 2025). "R.I.P. Michelle Trachtenberg, star of Harriet the Spy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer". AV Club. United States: Paste Media Group. Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ Blackwelder, Carson; Leib, Mason (February 26, 2025). "Buffy and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39". ABC News. United States: American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (April 16, 2025). "Michelle Trachtenberg Cause Of Death Revealed". Deadline.