Michelle Trachtenberg, born October 11, 1985, in New York City, was an American actress whose career began in early childhood and spanned film, television, and stage, earning her recognition as one of the most versatile young performers of her generation. She first gained widespread attention in the late 1990s as the face of television commercials and guest appearances on popular series, quickly establishing herself as a rising talent in Hollywood. By 1999, she had secured a recurring role on th