Molly Gordon
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1995-12-06
    • Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Molly June Gordon, مولی گوردون

Molly Gordon

Molly Gordon is a dynamic American actress, screenwriter, and director, born on December 6, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, into a family deeply rooted in the film industry—her father is director Bryan Gordon and her mother is writer-director Jessie Nelson. She began her career at a young age, even appearing in her mother's film I Am Sam (2001).Gordon gained significant attention for her roles in independent comedies such as Booksmart (2019) as Annabelle "Triple A" and Shiva Baby (2020) as Maya, where her nuanced and comedic performances were widely praised. She also had supporting roles in studio comedies like Life of the Party (2018) and Good Boys (2019).On television, Molly Gordon has been a recurring presence in several notable series, including Animal Kingdom (2016–2018), the FX on Hulu dramedy Ramy (2019–2022), and critically acclaimed FX series The Bear (2023–present), where she plays Claire Dunlap.Beyond acting, Gordon has expanded her creative reach into writing and directing. She co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in the musical comedy film Theater Camp (2023), which premiered at Sundance and garnered positive reviews. She also co-wrote and stars in the upcoming romantic comedy Oh, Hi! (2025) as Iris. Her career highlights her versatility and her growing influence in front of and behind the camera.

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