Emmy Raver-Lampman
A Broadway-trained powerhouse who leapt from the ensemble of 'Hamilton' to playing a super-powered drone in Netflix's hit series.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress, singer (b. 1988)·Birthday: September 5·Millennials
Biography
Emmy Raver-Lampman's path to screen stardom was paved on the stage. A Virginia native with a formidable voice, she cut her teeth in national tours and Broadway productions like 'Jekyll & Hyde' and 'Wicked.' Her big break came as an original standby in the revolutionary musical 'Hamilton,' where she absorbed the roles of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy—a masterclass in versatility. That training served her perfectly for Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy,' where she transformed Allison Hargreeves, the rumor-spreading superhero, from a glamorous figure into a raw, emotionally fractured heart of the series. Raver-Lampman brings a singer's control and a stage actor's depth to every scene, making her character's journey from vanity to vulnerability one of the show's most compelling arcs.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Emmy was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emmy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Emmy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Originated the role of Allison Hargreeves in the Netflix superhero series 'The Umbrella Academy,' a core member of the ensemble.
- Was an original Broadway cast member and standby for the Schuyler Sisters in the landmark musical 'Hamilton'.
- Performed in the national touring companies of major musicals including 'Hair' and 'Wicked'.
- Voiced the character of Ashley in the animated Apple TV+ series 'Central Park'.
Did You Know?
She was a Radio City Rockette for two seasons before pursuing acting full-time.
She and her 'Umbrella Academy' co-star David Castañeda (Diego) share the same birthday (September 3).
She is an alumna of the prestigious Governor's School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia.
She initially auditioned for the role of Vanya (later Viktor) in 'The Umbrella Academy'.
“Coming from theater, you're used to being part of an ensemble where the story is about the group, and that's very much what 'Umbrella Academy' is.”
