Rosemarie DeWitt
An actress of remarkable subtlety who consistently steals scenes in complex supporting roles, from wrenching dramas to Oscar-winning musicals.
Born 1971 (age 55)·American actress·Birthday: October 26·Generation X
Biography
Rosemarie DeWitt possesses a grounded, everywoman quality that makes her performances feel instantly recognizable and deeply authentic. She built her career not on flashy leads, but on impeccably crafted supporting turns that often become the emotional anchor of a film. Her breakthrough came as the conflicted sister in 'Rachel Getting Married', where she held her own against a torrent of family drama. She brings a relatable warmth to projects as varied as the Showtime series 'United States of Tara', the remake of 'Poltergeist', and the shimmering 'La La Land', where she played the pragmatic sister to Ryan Gosling's dreamer. DeWitt's strength is in her quiet precision; she finds the truth in a character's silences and reactions, making her a secret weapon for directors seeking depth and realism.
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.
Rosemarie 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 Rosemarie 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.
Rosemarie'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
- Received critical acclaim and an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role in 'Rachel Getting Married'.
- Played a series regular role as Charmaine Craine on the Showtime series 'United States of Tara'.
- Starred as the sister to the protagonist in the Academy Award-winning film 'La La Land'.
- Portrayed the lead role of Annie in the 2015 remake of the horror classic 'Poltergeist'.
Did You Know?
She is married to actor Ron Livingston, whom she met while co-starring on the TV series 'Standoff'.
She is the niece of actress and director Sarah DeWitt.
She initially studied at the University of Maryland as a journalism major before switching to acting.
“The truth is in the small moments, not the big speeches.”
