Elisabeth Moss is famous for her acclaimed performances in several landmark television series and films, notably for starring roles in Mad Men as Peggy Olson and The Handmaid’s Tale as June Osborne, both of which earned her major awards and critical recognition[1][3].
She first gained attention as Zoey Bartlet, the daughter of the President, on the NBC political drama The West Wing (1999–2006)[1][3][7]. Moss achieved wider fame for her portrayal of Peggy Olson, a secretary-turned-copywriter who becomes an advertising executive in the AMC drama Mad Men (2007–2015). This role earned her six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, among other honors, and the character is considered one of the greatest in modern television[1][2][3][7]. Moss solidified her status as a versatile leading actress with her Golden Globe-winning performance in the miniseries Top of the Lake and as June Osborne in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards for acting and producing[1][3][5].
In addition to television, Moss has appeared in numerous films, including The Invisible Man (2020), Us (2019), The Square (2017), and Shirley (2020)[1][3]. She is also recognized for her work in theater, with a Tony Award nomination for Broadway’s The Heidi Chronicles[1]. Frequently described as one of the most talented and acclaimed television actresses of her generation, Moss has been acknowledged as the “Queen of Peak TV” by Vulture for her substantial impact on contemporary television[1].