About
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),...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Criminal MindsSeries • 2005
HouseSeries • 2004
Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries • 2001
NCIS: Los AngelesSeries • 2009
Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries • 1997
Gossip GirlSeries • 2007
Robot ChickenSeries • 2005
WeedsSeries • 2005
Six Feet UnderSeries • 2001
Sleepy HollowSeries • 2013
Dave's WorldSeries • 1993
The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1997
Blue's CluesSeries • 1996
Gossip GirlSeries • 2021
The Super Hero Squad ShowSeries • 2009
Ice PrincessMovie • 2005
The Adventures of Pete & PeteSeries • 1993
Love BitesSeries • 2011
17 AgainMovie • 2009
Clarissa Explains It AllSeries • 1991
EuroTripMovie • 2004
GuidanceSeries • 2015
MercySeries • 2009