Introduction
Marissa Neitling (born Marissa Lee Neitling; May 8, 1984) is an American actress, known for her roles in the TV series The Last Ship as Kara Foster, and the 2015 film San Andreas as Phoebe.
Early life
Neitling was born in Lake Oswego, Oregon as Marissa Lee Neitling to Joy and Stanley Neitling. She has a younger sister named Mackenzie Neitling and an adopted brother named Adam Dress. Neitling graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 2002. She went on to get her undergrad at University of Oregon where she was also in the Honors College. She was a double in Math and Theater Arts. Neitling went on to earn an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama.
Career
In 2007, Neitling made a brief appearance in "The Go-Getter (2007 film)". In 2011, Neitling was cast in a guest role spot on the hit series Leverage as Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont. In 2014, she landed the role as Lt. Kara Foster on TNT summer series The Last Ship. In 2015, after sending in an audition tape, she was casted as Phoebe in the Dwayne Johnson-led film, San Andreas.
Personal life
Neitling is an avid Oregon Ducks fan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Go-Getter | Crying Girl | |
| 2015 | San Andreas | Phoebe | Completed |
| 2016 | Mysterious Ways | Jenny | Post-Production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Leverage | Christina Valada / Lacey Beaumont | Guest Role |
| 2014–present | The Last Ship | Lt. Kara Foster/Green | Main Cast |