Rebecca Wisocky
A character actress of formidable range, she brings scene-stealing grandeur to roles from a devious socialite on 'Devious Maids' to the elegant, centuries-old ghost in 'Ghosts'.
Born 1971 (age 55)·American actress (b. 1971)·Birthday: November 12·Generation X
Biography
Rebecca Wisocky possesses the kind of theatrical command that makes even the most outlandish character feel utterly real. With a background in classical theater, she honed a talent for mining both comedy and pathos from larger-than-life figures. Television audiences first took notice as the deliciously wicked socialite Evelyn Powell on 'Devious Maids,' a role that showcased her gift for delivering cutting lines with impeccable timing. But it was her turn as Hetty Woodstone, the uptight, lace-clad spirit of a 19th-century lady of the manor on the hit sitcom 'Ghosts,' that made her a household name. Wisocky masterfully balances Hetty's archaic sensibilities, hidden vulnerabilities, and slow-burn romance with a grounded humanity, earning critical praise. Her career is a mosaic of vivid guest spots, from 'American Horror Story' to 'Star Trek: Picard,' each performance layered with intelligence and a distinct, memorable energy.
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.
Rebecca was born in 1971, 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 Rebecca Was Born
The biggest hits of 1971
#1 Movie
Fiddler on the Roof
Best Picture
The French Connection
#1 TV Show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Rebecca's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1971Born
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1976Started school
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1984Became a teenager
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Could drive
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1989Could vote
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Turned 21
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2001Turned 30
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
2011Turned 40
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 50
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 55 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Stars as Hetty Woodstone, a lead role in the CBS comedy series 'Ghosts', which has become a critical and ratings success.
- Played the series regular role of Evelyn Powell on all four seasons of Lifetime's 'Devious Maids'.
- Portrayed the El-Aurian refugee Ramdha in a recurring story arc on the Paramount+ series 'Star Trek: Picard'.
- Has appeared in over a dozen major television series including 'The Americans', 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', and 'Modern Family' in memorable guest roles.
Did You Know?
She is a trained stage actress and performed in numerous Off-Broadway and regional theater productions early in her career.
Wisocky is a graduate of the prestigious University of Evansville theater program.
She provided the voice for the character 'Martha' in the popular video game 'The Last of Us Part II'.
Her first major television role was on the HBO prison drama 'Oz'.
“I love playing women who are a little bit dangerous and a lot misunderstood.”
