Beth Riesgraf
Beth Riesgraf
Beth Jean Riesgrafis an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth24 August 1978
CityBelle Plaine, MN
CountryUnited States of America
played
I played tennis and softball, and we had horses, growing up.
background came sports
My background is in dance. No, I'm kidding. I was actually really uncoordinated as a child, when it came to dance, but I did play a lot of sports, and I do some break-dancing from time-to-time. No, I really don't.
bit freedom growing mostly run sports
Growing up in Minnesota, I had a lot of freedom to run around, and we had go-carts and four-wheelers and all that stuff. I like that adrenalin-rush stuff. I did a little bit of dance, but mostly sports.
minnesota moved school spent
I moved from Minnesota to Las Vegas when I was 13, so I spent my high school years there and did some things I'm not proud of.
dressed excuse love
I love dressing up around the holidays! My friends also really like to get dressed up. It's an excuse to get fancy.
breakfast love places son
I love to try new restaurants and breakfast places I can take my son to.
valentino
I have this vintage Valentino clutch. Ughhh, it's so pretty! Also, I'm not a big fur person, but I'll do a vintage fur every now and then.
auditions hoping led travel
When I went to L.A., I started modeling, hoping to travel and learn from photographers. It led to auditions to do commercials.
sleep exercise night
That lifestyle wears you down fast, so I started to take better care of myself. I exercise, sleep eight hours a night, take vitamins, eat organic foods, skip foods that aren't good for me, and I surround myself with amazing artists and friends.
knowing loving-someone decision
I would say, being a parent is what makes me vulnerable. Loving someone so much it scares you. Knowing you'd do anything for them and then realizing there will come a time when you have to loosen the reins and let them figure it out on their own, and then trusting that you/they are making the right decisions.
adversity thinking play
It's important for me to play women who can overcome adversity, make change, and take control of their lives. I think it's a great time for women in TV and film in general, and I want to help tell these stories.
strong character intelligent
I am drawn to roles that are strong, intelligent, and a little edgy. With Complications, I navigate my character Samantha Ellison through some really emotionally challenging times.
stress simple focus
If something boils up under stress later, I remind myself to breathe and focus back to how I decided my day was going to go. It's simple but it works.
strong intelligent
I am drawn to roles that are strong, intelligent, and a little edgy.