Erica McDermott
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    • Birthday: 1973-04-26
    • Born Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Erica McDermott

Erica McDermott, born Erica Gedziun on April 26, 1973, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an American actress who gained recognition for her powerful supporting roles, particularly in films set in New England. Before beginning her acting career in 2008, she was a trained registered nurse. She is married to Bob McDermott. Her breakout role came in the 2010 film The Fighter, where she played Cindy "Tar" Eklund, one of the Micky Ward sisters. She has become a frequent collaborator of director David O. Russell, appearing in his films American Hustle (2013) and Joy (2015). McDermott is also known for her memorable roles as Sue, the tough boat yard boss, in Manchester by the Sea (2016), and as Mary Bulger in the crime drama Black Mass (2015). Her filmography also includes appearances in Patriots Day (2016), CODA (2021), and Confess, Fletch (2022).

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