Beth Hall
Beth Hall | |
|---|---|
 Hall in 2016 | |
| Born | June 5, 1958 Bogota, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Rutgers University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable work | Mom Mad Men |
| Spouse | Philip Mastopietro (m. 1997) |
| Children | 1 |
Beth Hall (born June 5, 1958) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Wendy Harris on the CBS sitcom Mom (2015–2021).[1] She also had a recurring role as Caroline on Mad Men (2010–2015).[2] Hall's film credits include Wild (2014), Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021) and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023).
Early life[edit]
She grew up in Bogota, New Jersey. Her father was a stand-up comedian for a time and appeared on The Garry Moore Show.[3] Her mother was an actress. She has two siblings.[3] After graduation from Rutgers University, she moved to New York City to work on Off-Broadway theatre.[4] She subsequently moved to Los Angeles.[4]
Career[edit]
Film and television[edit]
Early in her career, she appeared in television commercials such as Wrigley and FedEx.[4] Hall had guest roles in several television shows such as Murphy Brown (1997), It's Like, You Know... (1999), Frasier (2001), Family Affair (2003), Oliver Beene (2004) and House (2004). In 2010, she landed the recurring role of Caroline on AMC's period drama television series Mad Men, first appearing in Season 4's "Christmas Comes But Once a Year". Her character Caroline is a longtime secretary for Roger Sterling, played by John Slattery.
In 2014, she had a guest role as Janice on the second season of CBS' sitcom Mom.[3] Her character Janice stood up in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to say her name and kept getting cut off.[5] The scene was eventually cut, but the show's casting director told Hall that they would contact her later. She was then invited to read for the role of Wendy.[5]
In 2015, she began portraying recovering alcoholic Wendy Harris on Mom.[6] She had one of the main roles starting from the third season until the show's final and eighth season.[6] The series followed a group of women dealing with alcohol addiction and recovery.[7] Hall also appeared in films Wild (2014), Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021) and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023).
Poker[edit]
Hall is an avid poker player and participates in poker tournaments in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.[8] In 2016, she was the only woman entered in the Southern California Poker Championships that made it to the final day.[2] Nearly 10,000 people entered and Hall finished in 14th place in the tournament.[2] In March 2023, she won World Series of Poker Circuit at Parkwest Bicycle Casino.[9][10]
Personal life[edit]
Hall met her husband, Philip Mastopietro, at age 32, and they got married on April 5, 1997.[4] The couple adopted a newborn daughter from the foster care in Los Angeles.[6]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Murphy Brown | Pregnant Lady | Episode: "Operation: Murphy Brown" |
| 1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Mother | Episode: "The Apartment" |
| 2001 | Frasier | Babs | Episode: "Bully for Martin" |
| 2002 | Psychic Murders | Pepper Spray Psychic | Video |
| 2003 | Family Affair | Beth | Episode: "Miss Turnstiles" |
| 2004 | Oliver Beene | Skittish Female Tenant | Episode: "Kissing Babies" |
| House | Shelly Lever | Episode: "Occam's Razor" | |
| 2008 | Flea Market | Francine | Short film; Also as writer |
| 2010–2015 | Mad Men | Caroline | Recurring role; 20 episodes |
| 2011 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Rabbi's Assistant | Episode: "Palestinian Chicken" |
| 2013 | Mistresses | Frustrating Customer | Episode: "A Kiss Is Just a Kiss?" |
| 2014 | Wild | Desk Clerk | Film |
| 2014 | Parks and Recreation | Darva Snerman | Episode: "New Beginnings" |
| The Bridge | Perky Clerk | Episode: "Sorrowsworn" | |
| Jane the Virgin | Olivia | Episode: "Chapter Six" | |
| About a Boy | Maureen | Episode: "About a Prostitute" | |
| 2014 | Mom | Janice | Episode: "Forged Resumes and the Recommended Dosage"; Deleted scene |
| 2015–21 | Wendy Harris | Recurring role: Season 2,
Main: Seasons 3–8; 127 episodes | |
| 2015 | Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street | Mrs. Morgan | Episode: "Ranger and the Supercharged Championship" |
| 2018–2020 | 25 Words or Less | Herself / Contestant | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Marvelous and the Black Hole | Bernice | Film |
| 2022 | Gaslit | Helen Thomas | Episode: "Honeymoon" |
| 2023 | You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah | Julie | Film |
References[edit]
- ^ Slezak, Michael (May 29, 2015). "Mom Season 3: Who's In? Who's Out?". TV Line. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Beth Hall's Passion for Poker". No. August/September 2017. AARP The Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c Wojciechowski, Michele "Wojo" (May 19, 2016). "Beth Hall on Mad Men and the CBS comedy, Mom". Parade. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Beth Hall - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Wojciechowski, Michele "Wojo" (May 19, 2016). "Beth Hall on Mad Men and the CBS comedy, Mom". Parade. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Marulli, Larissa (May 1, 2020). "Exclusive: Actress Beth Hall from CBS' 'Mom' Talks Adoption And Being A Working Mom". Moms. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Darwish, Meaghan (May 15, 2021). "'Mom's Beth Hall Reflects on the Series Finale & Her Favorite Wendy Moments". TV Insider. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Beth Hall's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "'Mad Men' & 'Mom' Star Beth Hall Wins WSOP Circuit Ring at The Bike". www.pokernews.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram post by Beth Hall". www.instagram.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.