E. R. Fightmaster

E. R. Fightmaster (born 1991/1992)[1] is an American non-binary[2] actor, producer and writer.

E. R. Fightmaster
Born1991/1992
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, writer

Early life and education

Fightmaster grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the Seven Hills School.[3] They then started college at the University of Cincinnati[1] before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.[4]

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.[5]

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill,[6] in 2021, Fightmaster was cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.[7]

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin".[6] They also started a solo music project under the name FIGHTMASTER in August 2023, with their debut EP "Violence" set to be released on October 20.[8]

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Tales from the Closet Themself TV series (2 episodes); credited as Emily Fightmaster
2019, 2021 Work in Progress Alexis TV series (2 episodes)
2020 Yew Boys Gill Short film; also producer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020 Pathetic Woman Andy Short film; also producer and writer; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020 Ancient Methods Tara-Jay Short film; credited as Emily Fightmaster
2020–2021 Shrill Em / Emily TV series (12 episodes)
2021–present Grey's Anatomy Dr. Kai Bartley

References

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