What is Anna Chlumsky's Net Worth?
Anna Chlumsky is an American actress with a net worth of $5 million. She began her career as a child star in the 1991 film "My Girl." Over the years, she has appeared in numerous independent films, earning critical acclaim. Chlumsky's most notable role came from 2012 to 2019, playing Amy Brookheimer on HBO's "Veep," for which she received six Emmy nominations.
Early Life
Anna Chlumsky was born on December 3, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Nancy, is an actress and singer, while her father, Frank Jr., is a saxophone player and chef. Chlumsky is of Croatian and Czech descent and was raised Catholic.
Film Career as a Child Actress
Chlumsky started her film career with a minor role in John Hughes' 1989 comedy "Uncle Buck." Her breakthrough came in 1991 with her role as Vada Sultenfuss in "My Girl," alongside Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Macaulay Culkin. In 1994, she reprised her role in "My Girl 2" and starred in "Trading Mom" with Sissy Spacek. She also appeared in "Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain" with Christina Ricci.
Acting Hiatus
At the end of the 90s, Chlumsky took a break from acting to pursue higher education. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2002 with a BA in international studies. She worked at Zagat and HarperCollins before returning to acting after attending the Atlantic Acting School in Manhattan.
Further Film Career
Chlumsky returned to film in 2007 with the indie black comedy "Blood Car" and "Eavesdrop." Her notable role came in 2009 as Liza Weld in Armando Iannucci's political satire "In the Loop." She also starred in "The Good Guy" with Alexis Bledel that same year. In the 2010s, her films included "The Pill," "Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship," "The End of the Tour" with Jesse Eisenberg, and "Hala."
Television Career
Chlumsky debuted on TV in 1997 in "A Child's Wish." She returned to TV in the late 00s, appearing in "30 Rock" and "Law & Order." In 2009, she had roles in "12 Men of Christmas" and "House Rules," and a recurring role on ABC's "Cupid." She guest-starred in "Covert Affairs," "Lights Out," and "White Collar." In 2012, Chlumsky's role as Amy Brookheimer in HBO's "Veep" earned her six Emmy nominations. She also appeared in "Army Wives," "Law & Order: SVU," "Hannibal," and "Halt and Catch Fire." Recent TV credits include main roles in the Netflix drama "Inventing Anna" and the Paramount+ revival of "Rugrats."
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Stage Career
Chlumsky has an active stage career with off-Broadway productions of Lanford Wilson's "Balm in Gilead" and Brett C. Leonard's "Unconditional" in 2005 and 2008. In 2012, she starred in David Adjmi's "3C" at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and appeared on Broadway in "You Can't Take it with You."
Personal Life
In 2007, Chlumsky got engaged to Army Reserve member Shaun So, whom she met at the University of Chicago. They married in 2008 and have two daughters, Clara and Penny.
