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'{{BLP sources|date=February 2013}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2013}} {{Infobox person |name = Rachel Miner |image =Rache Miner 2013.jpg |imagesize = 250px [[thumbnail]] = http://www.google.ie/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=F38BadtEx1MLAM&tbnid=W5HcvXJLerKO1M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Farticle%2Fsupernatural-happenings-who-s-new-who-s-returning-and-jensen-ackles-sings-video&ei=dwAHVJPML_Ce7AaQxYH4BA&psig=AFQjCNGCdD3U6DqnAw7f9CEy9qgZakRHTw&ust=1409831364502754 |image_size = |birth_name = Rachel Miner |birth_date = {{Birth date and age 35|1980|7|29}} |birth_place = [[New York City, New York]], [[United States|U.S.]] |death_date = |death_place = |occupation = Actress |years_active = 1990–2013 |spouse = [[Macaulay Culkin]]<small> (m. 1998–2002)</small> |parents = Peter Miner (father) |relatives = [[Worthington Miner]] (grandfather) <br/> [[Frances Fuller]] (grandmother) }} '''Rachel Miner''' (born July 29, 1980) is a [[Broadway (Manhattan)|Broadway]], film, and television actress, born in [[New York City]]. ==Career== ===Film & Television=== Miner's television credits include Vickie in ''[[Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift]]'' (1990), [[Michelle Bauer Santos|Michelle Bauer]] on ''[[Guiding Light]]'' (1989–1995), a guest starring role as Laurel in a ''[[Sex and the City]]'' episode, "Twenty-something Girls vs. Thirty-something Women" and Astrid in ''[[NY-LON]]''. In 2001, she starred in ''[[Bully (2001 film)|Bully]]''. The plot follows several young adults in [[South Florida]] who enact a murder plot against a mutual friend who has emotionally, physically and sexually abused them for years. The film itself was based on the July 15, 1993 [[murder of Bobby Kent]].<ref>[http://www.law.fsu.edu/library/flsupct/86242/86242ini.pdf State of Florida vs. Marty Puccio, CASE NO. 86,242] (official court documents). Florida State University Archives</ref> ''Bully'' received mixed reviews from critics and has a "Rotten" rating of 54% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 91 reviews with an average score of 5.7 out of 10. The film holds a score of 45 out of 100 on [[Metacritic]], based on 26 critics indicating 'Mixed or average reviews'.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/movie/bully "Bully"]. [[Metacritic]]. Retrieved November 30, 2014.</ref> Miner won an award at the [[Stockholm Film Festival]] for Best Actress. In 2005, Miner portrayed a young woman on a journey to discover who she is and why multiple enemies want her dead in the action film ''[[Circadian Rhythm (film)|Circadian Rhythm]]''. The movie was critically ignored, and was poorly received in its few reviews. One reviewer stated that the film was a "directionless jumble of boring scenes strung together tenuously by a plot that feels like they were making it up as they went along," and that watching the film's allegedly ‘[[wire-fu]]’ fight scenes was akin to "being over at a friend’s house when they’re getting yelled at by their parents."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://teleport-city.com/wordpress/?p=15776 |title=Circadian Rhythm |publisher=teleport-city.com}}</ref> She appeared in 12 episodes of the 2007 television series ''[[Californication (TV series)|Californication]]'', as [[Dani (Red Hot Chili Peppers)|Dani California]], a reference to a character appearing in several songs by the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]. In 2008, she appeared in "[[The Sacrifice (Fear Itself episode)|The Sacrifice]]", an episode of ''[[Fear Itself (TV series)|Fear Itself]]''.<ref>Edmonton Journal: [http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/columnists/story.html?id=f83ab91d-166e-4f5e-8d68-a359ad218dea New TV series dresses up local landmarks in fear and blood] 4 June 2008</ref> That same year she was also cast as the second lead in the [[psychological thriller]] ''[[The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations]]''. The movie was filmed in [[Michigan]] and concluded filming in October 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-entblog1-2008oct01,0,4955372.story | title=Hollywood on the Huron: Michigan now a film mecca | last=Verrier | first = Richard | publisher= Los Angeles Times | date=October 1, 2008}}</ref> It debuted at [[After Dark Horrorfest| After Dark Horrorfest III]], a horror film festival held in January 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.horrorfestonline.com | title= 8 Films to Die For | publisher= Horrorfestonline.com}}</ref> The film was released on [[DVD]] on March 31, 2009. From 2009 to 2013, Miner took over the role of [[Meg Masters]], a recurring antagonist and demon in ''[[Supernatural (U.S. TV series)|Supernatural]]''. The writers wanted Meg's original actress [[Nicki Aycox]] to reprise the role in later seasons, but ultimately cast Miner for storyline purposes. Miner had not seen the series before, and only had the opportunity before filming to view a few clips of Aycox's episodes. She wanted to avoid merely copying Aycox's performance, but at the same time did not want to stray too far because it was the same character. However, she found that she did not have to alter her performance because the character was "written so specifically that the choices were very similar". Respecting prior depictions of Meg, Miner said, "I did take to heart that the character meant so much to people...That became something I took into consideration because I didn't want to disappoint people by taking away from what was originally there." Upon being asked to return for "Abandon All Hope...", she declined a film offer because it conflicted with the series' filming. For the eighth season the role was intended to be larger, but Miner revealed she was suffering [[Multiple Sclerosis]],<ref>http://fandomdebunker.tumblr.com/post/63510654392/the-rumor-that-rachel-miner-has-multiple-sclerosis</ref><ref>https://m.reddit.com/r/Supernatural/comments/1my39c/rachel_miner_meg_seasons_58_announces_at_dallas/</ref> which prevented her from doing more physical material. The character was eventually killed off later the same season.<ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/08/08/once-upon-a-time-parks-and-rec-greys-anatomy-spoilers/2/</ref> Tim Janson of Mania gave Miner's portrayed of Meg a positive review. Saying no one played meg "with such dripping sarcasm as Rachel Miner". He felt that she "always adds spice when she appears".<ref>http://www.mania.com/supernatural-goodbye-stranger-review_article_137131.html</ref> Similarly, Diana Steenbergen of IGN felt Miner played the role "with vicious flair" and "[conveyed] Meg's brutality well, right from the beginning".<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/11/supernatural-sympathy-for-the-devil-review</ref> As time passed, she noted that the actress "has done well taking over the role".<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/12/05/supernatural-caged-heat-review</ref> Miner's incarnation of Meg received praise from Jordan Farley of ''[[SFX (magazine)|SFX]]'', as well. Farley wrote, "As a demon turned good (sort of) she occupies a moral grey zone that leaves her actions completely unpredictable even after year’s ''[sic]'' of guest appearances, a refreshing quality for a character to have. And she’s funny."<ref>http://www.sfx.co.uk/2013/03/26/supernatural-8-17-goodbye-stranger-review/</ref> Ryan also liked Miner's portrayal of the character.<ref>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/11/supernatural-winchesters-cw-abandon-all-hope.html</ref> In 2010, Miner starred alongside [[James Franco]] in the Grasshopper segment of ''[[Love & Distrust]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=LOVE & DISTRUST|url=http://www.premierehomevideolexington.com/?p=3078|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> The next year she was cast as Sgt. Hannah in the horror film ''[[51 (film)|51]]''.<ref>{{cite news | title = SyFy and After Dark Films Unite for Saturday Original Movie Franchise | url = http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Syfy_and_After_Dark_Films_Unite_for_Saturday_Original_Movie_Franchise_20100401 | date = April 1, 2010 | accessdate = 2010-09-16 | work = Broadway World }} </ref> ''51'' began filming in April in Louisiana.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/19476 |title=After Dark Films heads to 'Area 51'}}</ref> The film was released in limited theaters as part of "After Dark Originals".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/19663|title=After Dark Originals: First Details on 'Banshee' and '51'|publisher=BloodyDisgusting}}</ref><ref name="BX">{{cite news | date = April 25, 2010 | accessdate = 2010-09-16 | work = Airlock Alpha | author = Melissa Girmonte | url = http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/7364 | title = Bruce Boxleitner Slated to Star in SyFy's '51' }} </ref> ===Theater=== Among her theater credits are Jennifer in Laura Cahill's ''Naked Faith: The Way at Naked Angels in New York'' (1994), Margot Frank (replacing original cast member Missy Yager) in ''The Diary of Anne Frank'' on Broadway (1997), Rivkele in Donald Margulies's adaptation of [[Sholem Asch]]'s ''God of Vengeance'' at ACT Theatre in Seattle (2000), Sandy in [[Rebecca Gilman]]'s ''Blue Surge'' at the [[Goodman Theatre]] in Chicago (2001) and at [[The Public Theater]] in New York (2002). ==Personal life== A third-generation Miner in show business, she is the daughter of director and teacher Peter Miner and the granddaughter of director/producer [[Worthington Miner]] and actress [[Frances Fuller]]. In 1998, she married ''[[Home Alone]]'' actor [[Macaulay Culkin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-20473177.html |title=He's not home alone now. (teen actors Rachel Miner and Macaulay Culkin, both 17, announce their marriage intentions)(Brief Article) &#124; HighBeam Research |publisher=Highbeam.com |date=April 13, 1998 |accessdate=August 7, 2009}}</ref> but the couple separated in 2000<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,997713,00.html|title=People: August 14, 2000|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|date=August 14, 2000|accessdate=February 21, 2010 | first=Josh | last=Tyrangiel}}</ref> and divorced in 2002.<ref name="foxnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,60843,00.html|title=Macaulay Culkin's Happy 'Ending'|publisher=Fox News|date=August 20, 2002|accessdate=February 21, 2010 | first=Roger | last=Friedman}}</ref> ==Filmography== ===Film=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1990 | ''[[Alice (1990 film)|Alice]]'' | 12-year-old Alice | |- | 1990 | ''[[Shining Time Station: 'Tis A Gift]]'' | Vickie | TV Movie |- | 1997 | ''[[Henry Fool]]'' | Girl in Library No. 3 | |- | 1999 | ''[[Joe the King]]'' | Patty | |- | 2001 | ''[[Bully (2001 film)|Bully]]'' | Lisa Connelly | Won – [[Stockholm Film Festival]] for Best Actress |- | 2004 | ''[[Haven (film)|Haven]]'' | Eva | |- | 2005 | ''Man of God'' | Karen Cohen | Direct to-DVD |- | 2005 | ''[[Little Athens]]'' | Allison | Direct to-DVD |- | 2005 | ''[[Circadian Rhythm (film)|Circadian Rhythm]]'' | Sarah | |- | 2006 | ''[[Fatwa (film)|Fatwa]]'' | Cassie Davidson | Direct to-DVD |- | 2006 | ''[[Love & Debate]]'' | Sophia | Direct to-DVD |- | 2006 | ''[[The Black Dahlia (film)|The Black Dahlia]]'' | Martha Linscott | |- | 2006 | ''Onion Underwater'' | Tara | Short film |- | 2006 | ''Grasshopper'' | Terri | Short film |- | 2006 | ''[[Penny Dreadful (film)|Penny Dreadful]]'' | Penny Deerborn | |- | 2006 | ''[[The Still Life (2006 film)|The Still Life]]'' | Robin | |- | 2007 | ''Cult'' | Mindy | Direct to-DVD |- | 2007 | ''[[The Blue Hour (2007 film)|The Blue Hour]]'' | Julie | |- | 2007 | ''[[The Memory Thief]]'' | Mira | Direct to-DVD |- | 2007 | ''[[Tooth and Nail (film)|Tooth & Nail]]'' | Neon | Direct to-DVD |- | 2008 | ''Hide'' | Betty | |- | 2008 | ''[[The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations]]'' | Jenna Reid | Direct to-DVD |- | 2009 | ''[[Life of Lemon]]'' | Esther | Direct to-DVD |- | 2010 | ''The Love Affair'' | Karen Hall | Short film |- | 2010 | ''[[Love & Distrust]]'' | Terri | Direct to-DVD |- | 2011 | ''[[51 (film)|51]]'' | Sgt. Hannah | TV Movie |- | 2011 | ''Elwood'' | Lulu Palu | Short Film |- | 2012 |''[[In Their Skin]]'' | Jane | |- | 2013 | ''East of Acadia'' | Clair | |- |} ===Television=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1990–1995 | ''[[The Guiding Light]]'' | Michelle Bauer | 50 episodes Won – <small>[[Young Artist Award]] for Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series</small> <small>(1992, 1994)</small><br />Nominated – <small>[[Young Artist Award]] for Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series</small> <small>(1993, 1995)</small><br />Nominated – <small>[[Soap Opera Digest Award]] for Outstanding Child Actor</small> <small>(1993, 1994)</small><br />Nominated – <small>[[Daytime Emmy]] for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a Drama Series</small> <small>(1995)</small> |- | 1995 | ''[[American Experience]]'' | Voice Actor - Multiple Roles | Episode: "The Orphan Trains" |- | 1999 | ''[[Sex and the City]]'' | Laurel | Episode: "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women" |- | 2004 | ''[[NY-LON]]'' | Astrid | 7 episodes |- | 2005 | ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' | Mary Costello | Episode: "[[The Girl in the Fridge]]" |- | 2006 | ''[[Medium (TV series)|Medium]]'' | Emilia 'Lia' Purcell | Episode: "Lucky in Love" |- | 2006 | ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' | Valerie Whitehall | Episode: "Rashomama" |- | 2006 | ''[[Without a Trace]]'' | Julia Martic | Episode: "Damage Done" |- | 2007–2008 | ''[[Californication (TV series)|Californication]]'' | Dani | 12 episodes |- | 2008 | ''[[Fear Itself (TV series)|Fear Itself]]'' | Chelsea | Episode: "[[The Sacrifice (Fear Itself episode)|The Sacrifice]]" |- | 2008 | ''[[The Cleaner (TV series)|The Cleaner]]'' | Sarah Gibbons | Episode: "The Eleventh Hour" |- | 2008 | ''[[Life (NBC TV series)|Life]]'' | Squeaky Uhry | Episode: "Canyon Flowers" |- | 2009 | ''[[CSI: Miami]]'' | Tammy Witten | Episode: "Presumed Guilty" |- | 2009–2013 | ''[[Supernatural (U.S. TV series)|Supernatural]]'' | [[Meg Masters]] | 7 episodes |- | 2009 | ''Psycho Girlfriend'' | Meagan | Episode: "The New Girl" |- | 2009–2010 | ''The Online Gamer'' | Beth | 2 episodes |- | 2010 | ''[[Cold Case (TV series)|Cold Case]]'' | Anna Coulson | Episode: "Two Weddings" |- | 2010 | ''[[No Ordinary Family]]'' | Rebecca Jessup | Episode: "No Ordinary Quake" |- | 2010 | ''[[Terriers (TV series)|Terriers]]'' | Eleanor Gosney | 2 episodes |- | 2010 | ''[[Army Wives]]'' | Jasmine Wilkes | Episode: "Deadly Force" |- | 2011 | ''[[Criminal Minds]]'' | Molly Grandin | Episode: "Today I Do" |- | 2011–2012 | ''[[Sons of Anarchy]]'' | Dawn Trager | 2 episodes |- |} ==Music Videos== * ''[[Sunday (Sonic Youth song)|Sunday]]'', [[Sonic Youth]] (1998) * ''[[Only One (Yellowcard song)|Only One]]'', [[Yellowcard]] (2005) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{IMDb name|1540}} * {{amg name|49473}} {{Authority control}} {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | NAME =Miner, Rachel | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION =American actress | DATE OF BIRTH =July 29, 1980 | PLACE OF BIRTH =New York City, U.S. | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Miner, Rachel}} [[Category:1980 births]] [[Category:Actresses from New York City]] [[Category:American child actresses]] [[Category:American film actresses]] [[Category:American people of English descent]] [[Category:American soap opera actresses]] [[Category:American stage actresses]] [[Category:American television actresses]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People with multiple sclerosis]]'