Clea DuVall is an American actress, director, writer, and producer known for her work in film and television. Born in Los Angeles on September 25, 1977, she began acting professionally with Little Witches in 1996. Her notable film credits include The Faculty, But I’m a Cheerleader, Girl, Interrupted, and Argo. On television, she has appeared in Carnivàle, Heroes, Veep, and The Handmaid’s Tale. DuVall has also directed The Intervention and Happiest Season.

Biography

FieldInformation
Full NameClea Helen D'Etienne DuVall
Date of BirthSeptember 25, 1977
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
ProfessionActress, Director, Writer, Producer
EducationLos Angeles County High School for the Arts
Acting DebutLittle Witches (1996)
Notable FilmsThe Faculty, But I’m a Cheerleader, Girl, Interrupted, Argo
Notable TV SeriesCarnivàle, Heroes, Veep, The Handmaid’s Tale
Directorial DebutThe Intervention (2016)
Later Directing WorkHappiest Season (2020)
Series CreatedHigh School (2022)


Family Tree

RelationName
FatherSteph DuVall
MotherRosemary Hatch
SpouseMia Weier


Career Highlights

  1. DuVall appeared in The Faculty (1998), But I’m a Cheerleader (1999), and Argo (2012).
  2. She made her feature-film directorial debut with The Intervention in 2016 and later directed Happiest Season in 2020.
  3. DuVall created, wrote, and executive produced the 2022 coming-of-age series High School.