Michelle Trachtenberg
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 11, 1985
- Died
- February 26, 2025
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress who achieved widespread recognition as both a child star and a prominent television and film performer. Beginning her career at the age of three in television commercials, she landed her first major credited television role in Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996) and transitioned to the big screen with the title role in the 1996 family comedy Harriet the Spy. Trachtenberg rose to international prominence as a teenager and young adult through iconic television and film projects. She is best known for portraying Dawn Summers in the fantasy drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000–2003) and playing the memorable villain Georgina Sparks on the CW teen drama series Gossip Girl (2008–2012). Her diverse film credits also include the comedies EuroTrip (2004) and 17 Again (2009), as well as the Disney ice skating film Ice Princess (2005). On February 26, 2025, Trachtenberg was found dead at the age of 39 in her New York City apartment. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner later announced that she died from natural causes resulting from complications of diabetes mellitus.
Filmography
The Hill TBA
as Maggie Rogers
Spyral 2024
as Michelle Cody White (voice)
Unicorn Boy 2023
as Violet (voice)
Sister Cities 2016
as Dallas Baxter
The Christmas Gift 2015
as Megan
The Scribbler 2014
as Alice
Killing Kennedy 2013
as Marina Oswald
Sexy Evil Genius 2013
as Miranda Prague
Take Me Home Tonight 2011
as Ashley
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection 2010
as Bar Girl (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice)
Teenage Paparazzo 2010
as Self (uncredited)
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex 2010
as Bar Girl (voice)
Cop Out 2010
as Ava
17 Again 2009
as Maggie O'Donnell
Against the Current 2009
as Suzanne
The Circuit 2008
as Kylie Shines
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight 2008
as Tika (voice)
May All Your Christmases Be Black 2007
as Self
Black Christmas 2006
as Melissa Kitt
Beautiful Ohio 2006
as Sandra
The Dive from Clausen's Pier 2005
as Carrie Beal
Mysterious Skin 2005
as Wendy Peterson
Ice Princess 2005
as Casey Carlyle
EuroTrip 2004
as Jenny
Buffy's Back: The E! Original Special 2001
as Self
A Father's Choice 2000
as Kelly McClain
Can't Be Heaven 1999
as Julie
Inspector Gadget 1999
as Penny
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 1998
as Gloria
A Holiday for Love 1996
as Noelle Murphy
Harriet the Spy 1996
as Harriet
Melissa 1995
as Lena
Credits from TMDB.