Megan Boone
An American actress who anchored a global TV phenomenon for eight seasons, bringing complex humanity to the enigmatic FBI profiler Elizabeth Keen.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American actress·Birthday: April 29·Millennials
Biography
Megan Boone stepped into a spotlight that few actors experience, tasked with holding the center of a labyrinthine, blockbuster network drama opposite a titan like James Spader. As Elizabeth 'Liz' Keen on 'The Blacklist,' Boone portrayed a woman whose entire identity unravels over eight seasons, transforming from a rookie FBI profiler into a fugitive, a mother, and a figure caught in an international conspiracy. Her performance was defined by a grounded intensity; she made Liz's confusion, determination, and moral conflicts feel visceral, providing the emotional anchor for the show's outlandish plots. Before this defining role, she paid her dues with parts in horror films like 'My Bloody Valentine 3D' and brief TV stints. Her decision to leave the series in 2021 was a bold move, signaling a desire to move beyond a character that had defined a decade of her life and toward new creative chapters, both in acting and production.
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.
Megan was born in 1983, 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 Megan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Megan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
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
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
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
2004Turned 21
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
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed FBI profiler Elizabeth Keen for eight consecutive seasons on the hit NBC series 'The Blacklist.'
- Executive produced several episodes of 'The Blacklist' later in her tenure on the show.
- Carried a central role in a globally successful television series that consistently ranked high in ratings.
- Transitioned from film roles in genres like horror ('My Bloody Valentine 3D') to a leading role in a primetime drama.
Did You Know?
She is the granddaughter of the late NFL football player Nick Basca.
Boone studied acting at the Florida State University School of Theatre.
She is an advocate for environmental causes and sustainable living.
She gave birth to her daughter in 2016 and took a brief maternity leave from 'The Blacklist.'
After leaving 'The Blacklist,' she appeared in an episode of the anthology series 'Accused' in 2023.
“I was the heart of a show that was a machine, and that's a complicated place to be.”
