Marguerite Moreau
She grew up on screen, evolving from a teen hockey player to a versatile actress who anchors cult comedies and supernatural dramas.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American actress·Birthday: April 25·Generation X
Biography
Marguerite Moreau’s career began with a childhood role that would define her for many: Connie, the spunky figure skater turned hockey player in 'The Mighty Ducks.' Born in 1977, she leveraged that early start not as a child star cliché, but as a springboard into a varied and enduring acting life. While many remember her from the sun-drenched chaos of the cult favorite 'Wet Hot American Summer,' Moreau proved her range by stepping into the gothic allure of 'Queen of the Damned' and guest-starring on pivotal 2000s TV like 'Lost' and 'The O.C.' Her path reflects a quiet persistence, choosing projects that often developed passionate followings long after their release, making her a familiar and resonant face across generations of film and television audiences.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Marguerite was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marguerite Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Marguerite's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
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
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played Connie Moreau across the beloved 'The Mighty Ducks' film trilogy in the 1990s.
- Starred as Katie in the 2001 cult classic comedy 'Wet Hot American Summer,' which spawned Netflix revival series.
- Portrayed the vampire Jesse Reeves in the major film adaptation 'Queen of the Damned' in 2002.
- Appeared in key guest roles on major television series including 'Smallville,' 'Lost,' and 'The O.C.' during their peak popularity.
Did You Know?
She is a certified yoga instructor.
Her first acting role was in a Jell-O pudding commercial.
She is married to actor and filmmaker Christopher Gerse, who is the son of actress Sela Ward.
“I'm drawn to characters who are a little off-center, a little unexpected.”
