Age, Biography and Wiki
Elizabeth Anne Caplan was born on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of a lawyer mother and a television producer father, which gave her early exposure to the entertainment industry. Lizzy began her acting career with a small role in the cult television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000). She gained widespread recognition for her role as Janis Ian in the 2004 hit film Mean Girls, which became a cultural phenomenon.
Caplan has since accumulated more than 60 acting credits, excelling in both comedic and dramatic roles. Notable TV roles include Casey Klein in Party Down, Virginia E. Johnson in Masters of Sex, and Annie Wilkes in Castle Rock. She has also appeared in films such as Cloverfield, 127 Hours, Hot Tub Time Machine, and Now You See Me 2.
| Occupation | Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 30 June 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Lizzy Caplan stands at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. Her weight is estimated to be around 125 pounds (57 kg), maintaining a slim and athletic build. While specific body measurements are not publicly reported, she is known for her striking features and expressive screen presence.
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 57 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Lizzy Caplan is married to actor Tom Riley. The couple married in 2017 after dating for several years. They keep their private life relatively low-key, sharing few details publicly. There are no reports of any children as of 2025.
Her family are Reform Jews of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. She had a Bat Mitzvah and attended Jewish summer camp. Her father, Richard Caplan, was a lawyer and her mother, Barbara (née Bragman), was a political aide. She is the youngest of three children with a brother, Benjamin, and a sister, Julie. Her mother died of cancer when she was 13 years old. Her uncle was publicist Howard Bragman. Caplan attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Castle Heights, and attended the school's Academy of Music. She first focused on playing the piano, then later decided to pursue drama. She was also on her school's soccer team. She graduated in 2000, but did not attend college because she wanted to focus on acting.
Caplan began her acting career in 1999, first playing a girl named Sara in the critically acclaimed series Freaks and Geeks. Due to her performance, her character became the girlfriend of Jason Segel's character. She then had a series of guest appearances on numerous shows, and appeared in Jason Mraz's music video "You and I Both". In 2000 she appeared in her first film From Where I Sit which was released straight to television. In 2001, she played Tina Greer in an episode of Smallville, and reprised her role on the show in 2003. She appeared in two episodes of the ABC series Once and Again. In 2003, she starred in the television series The Pitts, playing Faith Pitt. She gained wider notice for playing Janis Ian in the 2004 film Mean Girls. She played Avery Bishop in the second season of Tru Calling.
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| Husband | Tom Riley (m. 2017) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2024–2025, Lizzy Caplan’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. Her earnings come from a successful acting career spanning television, film, and voice work. She has been featured in numerous box office hits, with supporting roles in films that have collectively grossed over $500 million worldwide. Caplan’s salary per project varies, but leading roles in television series and films significantly contribute to her income.
Career, Business and Investments
Career Highlights:
- Television: Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), Party Down (2009–2010; 2023), Masters of Sex (2013–2016), Castle Rock (2019), Truth Be Told (2019–2020), Fatal Attraction (2023), Zero Day (2025).
- Film: Mean Girls (2004), Cloverfield (2008), 127 Hours (2010), Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), Bachelorette (2012), Now You See Me 2 (2016), Cobweb (2023).
- Awards: Nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on Masters of Sex and Fleishman Is in Trouble, and winner of a Critics’ Choice Television Award.
Caplan was cast in her role as Johnson before they signed her co-star Michael Sheen as William H. Masters because he was busy working on another production. Producer Sarah Timberman said of Caplan, "The minute we met Lizzie we thought that she just embodied so much of the spirit of Virginia Johnson." Caplan also stated herself that as a single woman pursuing her career above a family, she identified with many of Johnson's characteristics. Once she met the producers, it took several months before Caplan was officially signed, and she turned down several other roles in the meantime.
Social Network
Lizzy Caplan maintains a modest presence on social media, preferring to keep her online activity private. She does not have verified accounts on major platforms such as Instagram or Twitter. Her public appearances and interviews are the primary sources of updates for fans.
Virginia Johnson had worked alongside William H. Masters as they completed research of human sexual response and sexual dysfunction beginning in the late 1950s. To learn about the characters they were portraying, Caplan along with her other co-stars read Thomas Maier's 2009 biography Masters of Sex. The author also allowed Caplan to listen to some of his interview tapes with Johnson. Caplan also attempted to spend some time with Johnson before she died in 2013, but Johnson was ambivalent about the development of the show. It was the first time Caplan portrayed a real person and she mentioned in an interview that she felt a "deep responsibility" to Johnson, but that she had some wiggle room because most people have no idea what Johnson looked or sounded like. Maier stated that the developers of the show have remained mostly accurate to his book and have included other events that are historically relevant to St. Louis, where the series takes place and where Masters and Johnson lived. Caplan has discussed becoming comfortable with the large number of sex scenes in Masters of Sex.
Education
Lizzy Caplan attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. She was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School’s drama program, where she honed her acting skills before launching her professional career. Caplan’s training at Juilliard contributed to her versatile acting abilities and success in both comedic and dramatic roles.
In 2005, Caplan played troubled sister Marjee Sorelli in Related, a one-hour comedy-drama on The WB that was canceled after one season. In 2006, she starred as Sara Weller in the thriller film Love is the Drug and was named one of "10 Actors to Watch" by Variety. After Related ended, Caplan was cast in the CBS sitcom The Class, which premiered in September 2006 and lasted for one season. She played Kat Warbler, one of several elementary school friends that reunite after 20 years.
