Erica McDermott (born April 26, 1973) is an American actress, perhaps known best for her supporting role as Cindy "Tar" Eklund, the sister of the lead character, in the

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Life and career

On April 26, 1973, McDermott was born in

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, United States. While in grade school, she acted in school plays. Having trained as a registered nurse, however, she initially focused on her career in the medical profession and raising her family. In 2008, McDermott decided to launch her acting career, starting with an appearance in ''The MOMologues'' for a school fundraiser. She continued to develop her skills by taking acting classes at the Rock Educational Cooperative and Plymouth Rock Studios, as well as appearing in various Boston stage productions. In 2009, McDermott began her film career with a supporting role in the film short ''Mama Raised a Hellraiser'' (2010). She was soon cast, at the age of 36, as

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's character's sister in the

film ''

'' (2010). McDermott later appeared in two more Russell films, ''

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'' (2013) and ''

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'' (2015). In 2015, McDermott played

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's wife in the critically acclaimed crime drama film ''

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

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* 1973 births Actresses from Cambridge, Massachusetts American film actresses American television actresses Living people 21st-century American actresses {{US-screen-actor-1970s-stub