Summer Glau
Known for
Summer Glau is an American actress and trained dancer born in San Antonio, Texas, who gained a devoted following as the psychically damaged River Tam in 'Firefly' and 'Serenity'. She went on to lead 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' as the android Cameron and had a recurring role as Isabel Rochev on 'Arrow'. Her background in ballet informed her physically striking performance style in action-oriented genre roles. She remains a defining figure of 2000s cult science-fiction television.
Summer Glau
6 Movies
19 Series
Summer Glau is an American actress and trained dancer born in San Antonio, Texas, who gained a devoted following as the psychically damaged River Tam in 'Firefly' and 'Serenity'. She went on to lead 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' as the android Cameron and had a recurring role as Isabel Rochev on 'Arrow'. Her background in ballet informed her physically striking performance style in action-oriented genre roles. She remains a defining figure of 2000s cult science-fiction television.
TV Shows
Plays Cameron
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
Plays Anna
Sequestered
2014
Plays River Tam
Firefly
2002
Plays Tess Doerner
The 4400
2004
Plays Orwell
The Cape
2011
Plays Isabel Rochev
Arrow
2012
Plays Crystal Burns
The Unit
2006
Plays Bennett Halverson
Dollhouse
2009
Plays Skylar Adams
Alphas
2011
Plays Emily Kovach
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Water Wu / Miss Jones
Wu Assassins
2019
Plays Summer Glau
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Mandy Cooper
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Paige Pratt
Cold Case
2003
Plays Prima Ballerina
Angel
1999
Plays Maggie Hoapili
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Greta
Chuck
2007
Plays Kendall Frost
Castle
2009
Plays Martina
Con Man
2015
Latest Trailers
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Knights of Badassdom
Full Filmography
Wu Assassins
Water Wu / Miss Jones · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
Con Man
Martina · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Arrow
Isabel Rochev · 9 episodes
2013–2014
TV
Sequestered
Anna · 12 episodes
2014–
TV
Knights of Badassdom
Gwen
2014
Film
Hawaii Five-0
Maggie Hoapili · 1 episode
2012–2013
TV
Inside the Box
Sophie
2013
Film
Alphas
Skylar Adams · 4 episodes
2011–2012
TV
The Cape
Orwell · 10 episodes
2011
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Summer Glau and where are they from?
Summer Glau is 45 years old, born on July 24, 1981 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Summer Glau?
Summer Glau is best known for roles in Serenity, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, Sleepover.
How many movies has Summer Glau been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Summer Glau has appeared in 6 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Summer Glau's first movie?
The career of Summer Glau began with Sleepover (2004).
What is Summer Glau's most recent movie or series?
Summer Glau's most recent release is Wu Assassins, which premiered on August 8, 2019.
What TV shows has Summer Glau appeared in?
On television, Summer Glau has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Grey's Anatomy, Arrow, Firefly.
Summer Glau
1981-07-24 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Summer Lyn Glau (born July 24, 1981, height 5' 6" (1,68 m)) is an American actress, known for playing River Tam in the science fiction series Firefly and follow-up movie Serenity and for playing Cameron in the series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.