Anna Chlumsky

Anna Chlumsky

Birthday: December 3
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

American actress Anna Chlumsky stars as Amy Brookheimer the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, on the hit HBO series Veep. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for this role.

Many still remember a young Chlumsky as Vada Margaret Sultenfuss in the beloved 1992 movie My Girl. After numerous other roles as a child, Chlumsky took time off from acting to study international relations at the University of Chicago. After graduation, she moved to New York and worked in publishing.

American actress Anna Chlumsky stars as Amy Brookheimer the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, on the hit HBO series Veep. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for this role.

Many still remember a young Chlumsky as Vada Margaret Sultenfuss in the beloved 1992 movie My Girl. After numerous other roles as a child, Chlumsky took time off from acting to study international relations at the University of Chicago. After graduation, she moved to New York and worked in publishing.

Chlumsky eventually returned to acting and studied at Atlantic Acting School in New York. She landed guest roles as Liz Lemler on 30 Rock, Josie on Cupid and Melissa on White Collar. In addition to her work on Veep, she also recurred as torture survivor Miriam Lass on NBC’s dark drama Hannibal.

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Awards & Nominations

6 Nominations
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2019
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2017
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2015
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment in association with Dundee Productions
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2014
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2013
  • Nominee
  • Anna Chlumsky, as Amy Brookheimer
  • Veep
  • HBO
  • Dundee Productions in association with HBO Entertainment

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The cast of Veep present an award at the 71st Emmy Awards.
Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
2017 Performers Nominee Reception
Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2017 Primetime Emmys.
Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Reid Scott and Anna Chlumsky backstage at the 67th Emmy Awards.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anna Chlumsky at the 67th Emmy Awards.
Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky and Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 67th Emmy Awards.
Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.
Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.
Anna Chlumsky on the Red Carpet at the 65th Emmys
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The cast of Veep present an award at the 71st Emmy Awards.
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The cast of Veep present an award at the 71st Emmy Awards. 

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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.

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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards. 

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2017 Performers Nominee Reception
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Marsai Martin, Tituss Burgess, Anna Chlumsky, Jackie Hoffman, and Laverne Cox are seen at the 2017 Performers Nominee Reception, presented by the Television Academy at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.

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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2017 Primetime Emmys.
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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2017 Primetime Emmys. 

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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Anna Chlumsky on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys. 

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Reid Scott and Anna Chlumsky backstage at the 67th Emmy Awards.
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Reid Scott and Anna Chlumsky backstage at the 67th Emmy Awards.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anna Chlumsky at the 67th Emmy Awards.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anna Chlumsky at the 67th Emmy Awards.

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Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky and Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 67th Emmy Awards.
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Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky and Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 67th Emmy Awards.

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Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.
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Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.

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Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.
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Anna Chlumsky of Veep arrives at the 66th Emmys.

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Anna Chlumsky on the Red Carpet at the 65th Emmys
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