Abigail Spencer

Biography

Abigail Leigh Spencer is an accomplished American actress, producer, and writer, known for her versatile work across television and film. Born on August 4, 1981, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, she is the daughter of professional surfer Yancy Spencer III.

🎬 Career Highlights

Spencer’s career began in daytime television, where she gained early recognition for her role as Rebecca "Becca" Tyree on the long-running soap opera All My Children from 1999 to 2001.

She quickly transitioned to prime-time television and film, establishing herself as a dependable performer in both guest-starring and recurring roles on popular shows, including:

Dramatically Complex Roles: Her performance as Amantha Holden in the critically acclaimed drama series Rectify (2013-2016) is a standout, for which she earned a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.

Sci-Fi Lead: She starred as history professor Lucy Preston in the NBC time-travel series Timeless (2016-2018).

Recurring Fan Favorite: Spencer is widely known for her recurring role as the sharp attorney Dana "Scottie" Scott on the hit legal drama Suits.

Prestigious Appearances: She has also held notable roles in high-profile dramas like Mad Men (as Don Draper's love interest, Miss Farrell) and the second season of True Detective. She also had a recurring role as Dr. Megan Hunt on Grey's Anatomy.

In film, Spencer has appeared in a variety of projects, including the big-budget action-Western Cowboys & Aliens (2011), the fantasy prequel Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and the ensemble comedy This Is Where I Leave You (2014).

Beyond acting, Spencer is also a producer, running her own production company, Innerlight Films, which has been involved in award-winning short films and feature projects.