Monica Potter
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Monica Potter is a leading American actress with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. The biggest titles have mostly been crime. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. 'Saw' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Alison Gordon. 'Con Air' sits alongside it on the filmography. 1996 is where the trail of credits begins.
Monica Potter
17 Movies
5 Series
Monica Potter is a leading American actress with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. The biggest titles have mostly been crime. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. 'Saw' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Alison Gordon. 'Con Air' sits alongside it on the filmography. 1996 is where the trail of credits begins.
Movies
Plays Emma Collingwood
The Last House on the Left
2009
Plays Alison Gordon
Saw
2004
Plays Tricia Poe
Con Air
1997
Plays Carin Fisher
Patch Adams
1998
Plays Jezzie Flannigan
Along Came a Spider
2001
Plays Biker's Woman
Bulletproof
1996
Plays Amanda Pierce
Head Over Heels
2001
Plays Laura Buchwald
Lower Learning
2008
Plays Lucy
I'm with Lucy
2002
Plays Mary Marckx
Without Limits
1998
Plays Maggie
Bark
2025
Plays Martha
The Very Thought of You
1998
Plays Kristen
The Girl in the Pool
2024
Plays Elaine
Running on Empty
2024
Plays Kate Durrell
A Cool, Dry Place
1998
Plays Lilli
Heaven or Vegas
1999
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Running on Empty
Full Filmography
Bark
Maggie
2025
Film
Running on Empty
Elaine
2024
Film
The Girl in the Pool
Kristen
2024
Film
Goliath
Christina Lukin · 3 episodes
2019–2021
TV
Wisdom of the Crowd
Alex · 13 episodes
2017–
TV
Parenthood
Kristina Braverman · 103 episodes
2010–
TV
The Last House on the Left
Emma Collingwood
2009
Film
Trust Me
Sarah Krajicek-Hunter · 13 episodes
2009–
TV
Lower Learning
Laura Buchwald
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Monica Potter and where are they from?
Monica Potter is 55 years old, born on June 30, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Monica Potter?
Monica Potter is best known for roles in Saw, Con Air, Patch Adams.
How many movies has Monica Potter been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Monica Potter has appeared in 17 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Monica Potter's first movie?
The career of Monica Potter began with Bulletproof (1996).
What is Monica Potter's most recent movie or series?
Monica Potter's most recent release is Celebrity Weakest Link, which premiered on September 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Monica Potter appeared in?
On television, Monica Potter has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Goliath, Boston Legal, Parenthood.
Monica Potter
1971-06-30 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Monica Gregg Potter (née Brokaw; born June 30, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for her starring roles in the films Con Air (1997), Patch Adams (1998), and Along Came a Spider (2001). She also appeared in the horror films Saw (2004) and The Last House on the Left, a 2009 remake film.
Potter has also appeared on television, as a series regular on Boston Legal, as well as a Golden Globe-nominated role as Kristina Braverman in the NBC drama series Parenthood (2010–2015). She was a series regular in the CBS drama Wisdom of the Crowd.