Nicole Elizabeth Berger (born November 27, 2003) is an American actress, model, and pianist who splits her time between Los Angeles, New York and Palm Beach. Her first acting role was in the comedy Goldberg P.I. starring Jackie Mason. She is known for portraying Clover in the crime drama of the same name directed by Jon Abrahams and the guardian angel Esmeralda in The Place of No Words. In 2021, she was chosen as the Best Teen Actress in a Streaming Film released in 2021 by the Young Artist Academy Award for her work in Clover.[1] She also starred as Cecily in the indie thriller Runt, opposite Cameron Boyce. In addition to acting, Berger is a pianist and has modeled for several brands, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Swarovski and Toys R Us.
Nicole Berger | |
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 Berger in 2021 | |
| Born | Nicole Elizabeth Berger November 27, 2003 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Father | Harvey J. Berger |
Career
editAt the age of 5, Berger began her career as a model, working for brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Swarovski, and Toys R Us and 7 For All Mankind.[2][3] Nicole began taking violin and piano lessons when she was in kindergarten.[2][4] Berger made her acting debut in Goldberg P.I. at age six.[2][5]
In 2014, Berger was cast as Beatrice in The Longest Week, a comedy-drama starring Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde, where she portrayed Olivia's character as a child.[5][6]
In 2015, her piano skills helped her land the role of Grace Clarke in the film All At Once.[7] In the film, Grace is a piano prodigy who is taken in by a family friend, played by Jon Abrahams, after her parents are killed in the attack on the Twin Towers in New York on 9/11.[8][9] In the film, Berger played the piano parts herself.[4] All At Once debuted at the Napa Valley Film Festival in 2016 and was shown again at the 2016 Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival.[10][11] The film was released to DVD and streaming in 2018.[5]
In 2017, Berger was cast in the crime drama Clover, directed by Jon Abrahams.[7][12] In the film, she plays the titular character who kills a man and goes on the run.[13] The film was released on video and streaming services in April 2020.[13][14] For her work in Clover, Berger won the 2021 Young Artist Academy Award for Teen Actress in a Streaming Film Role.[15][16][17]After Clover, Berger portrayed the guardian angel, Esmeralda, in The Place of No Words, directed by Mark Webber, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2019.[18]
In July 2018, Berger was cast as Cecily in the indie thriller, Runt, opposite the late Cameron Boyce.[19] The film follows Cameron Boyce's character Cal as he deals with experiences that make him a callous person.[20][21] Berger's character, Cecily, befriends Cal and helps him navigate life decisions.[22] The film premiered at the Mammoth Film Festival in February 2020,[20][23] and was released in theaters and on streaming in October 2021.[21][24]
Also in 2018, Berger worked on an independent film, Ali's Realm, where she played Ali, a young woman who witnesses her friend Charlie die and then befriends him, an imaginary character who appears as an alien.[25] Ali's Realm was chosen for the 2020 New York Film Festival.[23][26] and Berger won an Award for Best Actress from the Los Angeles Film Awards in December 2020.[27]
In May 2019, Berger filmed Five Teenagers Walk Into A Bar,[28][23] where she played an almost-famous Instagram model who is one of five teens abandoned in a desert during a field trip.[28] The film premiered in October 2020 at the L.A. Shorts International Film Festival.[29]
Personal life
editBerger was born on November 27, 2003, in New York City.[30][4] She splits her time between New York City, Palm Beach, Florida, and Los Angeles, California, with her parents, Chrysanthi Casseres Berger and Harvey J. Berger, and her sister, Isabella.
Berger attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a drama major.[31][3]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Goldberg – P.I. | 6 year old | |
| 2014 | The Longest Week | Young Beatrice | |
| 2015 | Prescient | Lydia | |
| 2016 | All at Once | Grace | |
| 2018 | The Place of No Words | Esmeralda | |
| 2019 | Ali's Realm | Ali | |
| 2019 | Runt | Cecily | |
| 2020 | Five Teenagers Walk Into a Bar | Natalie | |
| 2020 | Clover | Clover | |
References
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- ^ a b c "You can see this teen film star on stage in Palm Beach this weekend". palmbeachdailynews. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ a b skyesherman (January 26, 2021). "Nicole Elizabeth Berger is a Star on the Rise". Palm Beach Illustrated. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Interview with Nicole Berger : "Two For One"". upfrontNY. October 26, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ a b c Sinclair, Adam (May 10, 2018). "Happening People – Palm Beach Teen Juggles Soaring Movie & Modeling Career". Palm Beach Happening. Archived from the original on September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "Nicole Berger for One". TEENPLICITY. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 9, 2017). "Jon Abrahams, Mark Webber, Erika Christensen, More Set For Comedic Mob Thriller 'Clover'". Deadline. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ king-theme.com. "TWO FOR ONE: Buffalo Debut November 4th at Buffalo Dreams Festival". www.filmbuffaloniagara.com. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "WAEN Talks to the Amazing, Multi-Talented & Fascinating Nicole Elizabeth Berger....#NextGenSeries". We Are Entertainment News. April 24, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 7, 2016). "'Book of Love,' 'Sticky Notes' to Screen at Napa Valley Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ Schobert, Christopher. "Buffalo Dreams is a film festival for everyone". Buffalo News. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ McNary, Dave (November 10, 2017). "Film News Roundup: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth to Star in Drama 'Luce'". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Clover': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ Morrell, McKenzie (April 23, 2020). "Nicole Elizabeth Berger talks late Cameron Boyce in 'RUNT' and Crime/Thriller 'Clover'". Fandomize. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ Congratulations To All The 2021 Nominees!, retrieved March 30, 2022
- ^ "Young Artist Awards".
- ^ 42nd Young Artist Academy™ Awards, retrieved March 30, 2022
- ^ Hayes, Dade (March 11, 2019). "Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Shorts Lineup; Feature Slate Includes John DeLorean, Muhammad Ali, Chelsea Manning – Update". Deadline. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- ^ "Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT". Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "RUNT | Cameron Boyce's Final Film and Call to Action — Flaunt Magazine". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Runt' Actress Nicole Elizabeth Berger Opens up About 'Challenges' of Depicting Sexual Assault On-Screen, Importance of Character 'Dignity' (Exclusive)". Movies. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ "Nicole Berger". Jamo Magazine. April 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c Morrell, McKenzie (April 23, 2020). "Nicole Elizabeth Berger talks late Cameron Boyce in 'RUNT' and Crime/Thriller 'Clover'". Fandomize. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 2, 2021). "Cameron Boyce's Final Film 'Runt' Gets October Release Date After 1091 Deal; Watch The Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ McNary, Dave (November 20, 2018). "Film News Roundup: 'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Jon M. Chu Honored by Publicists". Variety. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- ^ Lee, Olivia. "Nicole Elizabeth Berger". Composure. Archived from the original on August 20, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ Team, LAFA (January 2, 2021). "LAFA Winners - December 2020". LA Film Awards. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "FIVE TEENAGERS WALK INTO A BAR To Begin Film This Month Outside Of L.A." Broadway World. May 24, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "FIVE TEENAGERS WALK INTO A BAR Premieres in the LA Shorts International Film Festival". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ "Palm Beach 13-year-old gets Broadway bash — and a visit from Flo Rida". palmbeachdailynews. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Nicole Berger • Relate Magazine". Relate. May 4, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2020.