Biography
Who is Riley Voelkel?
Early life and background
Riley Voelkel was born in Elk Grove, United States, and grew up with an American background. She attended Pleasant Grove High School during her youth.
Just before starting college, a modeling scout visited her town and invited her to try out the profession. She accepted the opportunity and relocated to Los Angeles to pursue modeling work. Soon after arriving in California, she decided to take acting classes upon the recommendation of an agent, which shifted her career path toward performance arts.
Acting career highlights
The performer secured her initial film appearance as a club girl in the feature production The Social Network after completing a successful audition. Following this project, she signed with professional representation and landed a starring part in an independent motion picture released in 2013.
Her television work expanded when she joined the cast of the HBO program The Newsroom, initially appearing for a pilot episode before becoming a regular character. She also portrayed a younger version of a witch character in an FX anthology series during 2013, further establishing her presence in television drama.
Popular television roles
A major career milestone occurred when she joined the cast of The CW fantasy drama series The Originals during its second season. She played the character Freya Mikaelson, a role that was later elevated to a series regular position for the subsequent season.
She continued portraying the same character in related television extensions within the same franchise, gaining widespread recognition among fans of supernatural drama series on network television.
Personal life and marriage
In her personal life, Riley Voelkel married Michael Robertson, who works as a photographer. The couple established a long term relationship prior to their wedding.
Outside of her professional acting engagements, she maintains a recognized presence in the entertainment industry as both an actress and a model, working across television and film productions.
Birthday and age
Riley Voelkel was born on April 26, 1990, which makes Riley 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Riley shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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