Cristin Milioti

Biography

Cristin Milioti, born on August 16, 1985, is an accomplished American actress celebrated for her diverse roles across television, film, and theater. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Tracy McConnell, affectionately known as The Mother, in the popular CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2013 to 2014. Milioti is set to star as Sofia Falcone in the upcoming HBO crime drama series, The Penguin (2024), a role that has already garnered her a Critics' Choice Television Award, a Golden Globe nomination, and a Primetime Emmy nomination.

Her theatrical talents have shone brightly in productions like the 2010 play That Face and the acclaimed musical Once, which ran from 2011 to 2013. For her performance in Once, she received a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Tony Award, showcasing her remarkable range as a performer.

In addition to her stage work, Milioti has appeared in notable films such as The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Palm Springs (2020). She also had a significant role in the second season of FX's anthology series Fargo (2015) and starred in the HBO Max comedy series Made for Love (2021-2022) and the Peacock mystery series The Resort (2022). Milioti's versatility is further evidenced by her appearances in two episodes of the acclaimed Netflix series Black Mirror (2017, 2025).