Sutton Foster
Known for
Born in Statesboro, Georgia in 1975, Sutton Foster is one of the defining musical-theatre leads of her Broadway generation, winning Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and the revival of Anthony's Anything Goes (2011). Away from the stage she led the ABC Family series Bunheads (2012-2013) and starred for seven seasons on TV Land's Younger (2015-2021) as book editor Liza Miller. She has continued to return to the Broadway stage between screen work. Warm, quick and technically formidable, she is a bright, unshowy leading lady who works in both registers with equal command.
Sutton Foster
14 Movies
13 Series
Born in Statesboro, Georgia in 1975, Sutton Foster is one of the defining musical-theatre leads of her Broadway generation, winning Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and the revival of Anthony's Anything Goes (2011). Away from the stage she led the ABC Family series Bunheads (2012-2013) and starred for seven seasons on TV Land's Younger (2015-2021) as book editor Liza Miller. She has continued to return to the Broadway stage between screen work. Warm, quick and technically formidable, she is a bright, unshowy leading lady who works in both registers with equal command.
TV Shows
Plays Liza Miller
Younger
2015
Plays Tara Parker
Elementary
2012
Plays Michelle Simms
Bunheads
2012
Plays Sister Sisto (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Plays Coco
Flight of the Conchords
2007
Plays Carole
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Plays Celia Baxter
Instinct
2018
Plays Chloe
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Gretchen Eikleberry
Psych
2006
Plays Julie Sharp
Royal Pains
2009
Plays Tina
Johnny and the Sprites
2007
Plays Violet
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
Plays Witness
The Good Wife
2009
Latest Trailers
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Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream
Full Filmography
Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream
Self - Guest Star
2025
Film
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Carole · 1 episode
2023
TV
Solar Opposites
Sister Sisto (voice) · 7 episodes
2022–2023
TV
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Self - Host
2023
Film
Meredith Willson: America's Music Man
Narrator
2023
Film
Anything Goes
Reno Sweeney
2021
Film
Bring Me to Light
Performer
2021
Film
A Million Little Things
Chloe · 1 episode
2019–2020
TV
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies
Soloist
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sutton Foster and where are they from?
Sutton Foster is 51 years old, born on March 18, 1975 in Statesboro, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sutton Foster?
Sutton Foster is best known for roles in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Shrek the Musical, Treehouse.
How many movies has Sutton Foster been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Sutton Foster has appeared in 9 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Sutton Foster's first movie?
The career of Sutton Foster began with Chess (Actor's Fund of America Concert) (2003).
What is Sutton Foster's most recent movie or series?
Sutton Foster's most recent release is Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream, which premiered on February 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Sutton Foster appeared in?
On television, Sutton Foster has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Elementary, Psych, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Sutton Foster
1975-03-18 · Statesboro, Georgia, USA
Sutton Lenore Foster is a two-time Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer who has become a prominent figure on Broadway. She's known for originating roles in multiple Broadway productions, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, and Violet. Her other Broadway credits include Young Frankenstein, Shrek, Little Women, and Les Misérables.