Greta Lee

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

March 7, 1983 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth name

Greta Jiehan Lee

"I used to hate when people would call me a scene-stealer, because it all felt too revealing of my fight." Greta Lee is a Korean American actress known for her sharp versatility and nuanced performances. Trained at Northwestern University, Lee began her career with TV appearances in "Law & Order: SVU" (2006) and gradually moved into more layered roles in series like "Girls" (2012–2017), "New Girl" (2013–2018), and "Russian Doll" (2019). She’s also lent her voice to "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" (2023), playing AI assistant LYLA. Her breakout in film came with "Past Lives" (2023), where she played Nora, a role that brought her a Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award nomination, as well as critical praise for her restrained, emotionally rich portrayal. Lee’s performances often focus on internal conflict, identity, and emotional restraint, highlighting the complexity of Asian American representation on screen. A daughter of Korean immigrants, Lee has been outspoken about the lack of diverse roles in Hollywood and her deliberate shift away from stereotypes. Her work in “Past Lives” has been cited as a cultural milestone in Asian American cinema, a diasporic experience with universal themes of love and regret.