Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Tom Riley (2017)
Partner
Matthew Perry
Education
Alexander Hamilton High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Popularity
Tier A -- 150,384 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 20
Year context
Born in 1982 -- Falklands War; first CD players sold commercially; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1982 →
Career
Career spanning 23 years (2002-2025)
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
57
Cultural Uplift
43
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Filmography (25)
AWARDS (2)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
NOM
Biography
Elizabeth Anne Caplan (born June 30, 1982) is an American actress. Her performances as Virginia E. Johnson in the Showtime series Masters of Sex (2013–2016) and as Libby Epstein in FX on Hulu's Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022) have earned her nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Her first acting role was on the television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000). Since then, she had series-regular roles in several television series including Related (2005–2006), Party Down (2009–2010; 2023), Das Boot (2018), Castle Rock (2019), Truth Be Told (2019), Fatal Attraction (2023), and Zero Day (2025).
Caplan's film breakthrough came with her role as Janis Ian in Mean Girls (2004). Her other film appearances include My Best Friend's Girl (2008) Cloverfield (2008), Hot Tub Time Machine, 127 Hours (both 2010), Save the Date, Bachelorette (both 2012), The Interview (2014), Now You See Me 2, Allied (both 2016), and Cobweb (2023).
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lizzy Caplan?
Lizzy Caplan is 43 years old, born on .
Where was Lizzy Caplan born?
Lizzy Caplan was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Lizzy Caplan been in?
Lizzy Caplan has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Zero Day (2025), Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), Mean Girls (2024), Cobweb (2023), Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022).
What is Lizzy Caplan known for?
Lizzy Caplan is primarily known as an actor. Elizabeth Anne Caplan (born June 30, 1982) is an American actress. Her performances as Virginia E. Johnson in the Showtime series Masters of Sex (2013–2016)…
Where can I find more information about Lizzy Caplan?
You can find more about Lizzy Caplan on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
