Who is Erin Moriarty? All About Her Movie Successes, Parents and Family Details

Best known for her appearance in HBO’s True Detective and most recently, Amazon’s The Boys, Erin Moriarty is one of the fast-rising stars in Hollywood today, best known for her role as Annie January / Starlight in the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys, based on the comic book series of the same name

In a relatively short career as an actress, she has made significant splashes in both film and television, working with some of the industry’s icons and legends.

Also, as a beautiful woman, Erin has gained quite the following, several of whom are itching to learn more about the Hollywood star. Here is a look at some of the details worth learn about the True Detective actress.

Biography and Profile Summary

Age/Date of Birth:
28 years old (24 June 1994)
Height:
5 feet, 6 inches (1.68 m)
Ethnicity/Race:
White
Nationality:American
Husband or Boyfriend:N/A
Parents:N/A
Net Worth:$1.5 million

Early Life and Thriving Acting Career

Erin Moriarty joins several actors and actresses who were born in America’s most famous city. She was born in New York City on June 24, 1994. Sadly, that is the extent of details currently available about her background.

Growing up in the Big Apple, she had a dream of becoming an actress, and even though she got into a lot of trouble as a child, she kept her focus as an aspiring actress. After she completed high school, Erin Moriarty chose not to wait to live her dream any longer and relocated to Los Angeles to begin her acting career.

In what is a story only a minority can relate to in Hollywood, Erin Moriarty did not spend a lot of time waiting before she began securing roles as a professional actress. She made her on-screen debut in 2010, in the TV show, One Life to Live as Whitney Bennett. She had a recurring role, appearing in six episodes.

Erin Moriarty did, however, appear in only two roles between 2011 and 2012. She appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and made her debut film appearance in The Watch.

Things picked up further in 2013 when she was cast as Natalie Walraven in the TV show, Red Widow. She also appeared in the films, After the Dark and The Kings of Summer. In 2014, Erin Moriarty appeared in one of the most significant roles of her career as Audrey Hart in True Detective. Although it was only three episode appearances, her role introduced her to a broader audience.

Her career took a step further in 2015 when she starred as Hope Shlottman in the Marvel/Netflix TV series, Jessica Jones. She played Hope Shlottman, one of the recurring characters of the show.

Erin Moriarty
Jessica Jones was one of the early breakout roles of Erin’s career

Before she got her most recent turn as a leading actress in Amazon’s The Boys, Erin appeared in several movies such as Within, Blood Father, Monster Party, and several others. In the popular and critically acclaimed show, The Boys, she played the superhero, Annie January, aka Starlight.

So far, she has appeared in more than 20 films and TV shows, with one award nomination by the SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for the 2016 film, Captain Fantastic. Erin’s career is well on the upswing, and you can expect to see her in more popular shows in the future.

What Do We Know About Her Parents and Family?

Erin Moriarty
Her role as Starlight has made her a much sought after actress

As a young and beautiful woman, there is no denying the attractive nature of Erin Moriarty, particularly as a famous actress. While she would undoubtedly have several suitors hoping to become Mr. Moriarty, so far, none of them has been identified.

Since she made her debut in 2010, she hasn’t been linked to anyone, and the popular belief is the True Detective actress is single – a fact her growing body of fans hope will change soon.

She has a Loving but Reclusive Family Life

It is not just her dating life that she has shielded away from the prying eyes of the media. When it comes to her family, Erin Moriarty has equally kept details away from the press. While the actress has shared a few anecdotes about her background and family, specifics remain under lock and key.

So far, other than a supposed relation to a fellow actress, Cathy Moriarty, details remain elusive about her family. We do know, however, that she has a loving and close relationship with her family, particularly her father. We also know that her family continues to live in New York City, a place she returns to frequently whenever she is homesick.

Profile Summary
First Name:Erin
Last Name:Moriarty
Also Known As:
Erin
Sex/Gender:
Female
Profession:
Actress
Famous For:'One Life to Live'
Colleges/Universities Attended:
N/A
Educational Qualifications:
N/A
Religion:
Christianity
Birthday & Zodiac
Age/Date of Birth:
28 years old (24 June 1994)
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Birth Place:
New York, United States
Nationality:American
Ethnicity/Race:
White
Country of Residence:
United States of America (USA)
Physical Attributes
Height:
5 feet, 6 inches (1.68 m)
Weight:
55 kg (121 lb)
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Color:
Blonde
Other Body Measurements:
N/A
Relationships
Marital Status:
Single
Spouse/Partner:
N/A
Family and Relatives
Father:
N/A
Mother:N/A
Children:
N/A
Siblings:N/A
Other Relatives:
N/A
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth:
$1.5 million
Salary:N/A
Source of Wealth:
Acting Career

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