Michelle Trachtenberg was an American actress with her first starring movie role as the title character in the Nickelodeon film Harriet the Spy.

Michelle Trachtenberg Wiki/Bio
Real Name | Michelle Christine Trachtenberg |
Nickname | Michelle Trachtenberg |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 11 October 1985 |
Age | 39 years (at the time of death) |
Birth Place | New York City, U.S.A. |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | New York City, USA |
Gender | Female |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences. Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. |
College | Update soon |
Education Qualification | Graduation |
Michelle Trachtenberg Age
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg was born on 11 October 1985 in New York City, USA. At the time of her death in 2025, she was 39 years old, and her zodiac sign was Libra.

Michelle Trachtenberg Relationships
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriend | Jay (began 2020) |
Spouse/Husband | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Michelle Trachtenberg Family
Father’s Name | Michael Trachtenberg |
Mother’s Name | Lana Trachtenberg |
Brother’s Name | None |
Sister’s Name | Irene Trachtenberg (older sister) |
Michell Trachtenberg Awards
- 1997 – Young Artist Award for Best performance in a feature film
- 1988 – Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series
- 2001 – Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV Drama
- 2007 – Sarasota Film Festival Award for Breakthrough performance
Michelle Trachtenberg Movies And TV Shows
Michelle Trachtenberg Movies
Movies | Release Date |
---|---|
Melissa | 1995 |
Harriet The Spy | 1996 |
Inspector Gadget | 1999 |
Euro Trip | 2004 |
Mysterious Skin | 2004 |
Ice Princess | 2005 |
Black Christmas | 2006 |
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight | 2008 |
Against the Current | 2009 |
Cop Out | 2010 |
Take Me Home Tonight | 2011 |
Sexy Evil Genius | 2013 |
The Scribbler | 2014 |
Spyral | 2024 |
Michelle Trachtenberg Television Shows –
- 1991 – Law & Order
- 1993 – Clarissa Explains It All
- 1993-96 – The Adventures of Pete & Pate
- 1996 – Dave’s World
- 1997 – Meego
- 1998 – Guys Like Us
- 2000 – A Father’s Choice
- 2000-2003 – Buffy The Vampire Slayer
- 2004 – Six Feet Under
- 2006 – House
- 2008-12 – Gossip Girl
- 2009-10 – Mercy
- 2009 – the Super Hero Squad Show
- 2011 – Love Bites
- 2013 – Criminal Minds
- 2015 – Sleepy Hollow
- 2016 – Sister Cities
- 2022-23 – Gossip Girl
Michelle Trachtenberg Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 50 kg In pounds – 102 lbs |
Eye Colour | Hazel blue |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Michelle Trachtenberg Death
Date of Death | 26 February 2025 |
Death Place | In her New York City Apartment |
Cause of Death | She has undergone liver transplantation before her death but cause of death is not reveled yet. |
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $10 Million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Acting, endorsement, social media, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Michelle Trachtenberg
- Michelle Trachtenberg was born in New York City, and raised with her older sister Irene, in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn.
- Her parents were Jewish immigrants, her father from Germany, and her mother from Russia.
- Her mother helped her learn some Russian for a role in 2013.
- She attended junior high school at the Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences and later attended Norte Dame High School in Los Angeles.
- Michelle made her first TV appearance at the age of 3 in a commercial for Wisk detergent.
- She eventually played featured roles in more than 100 commercials.
- Her first TV role was in the second season of Law & Order, but her first credited role was as Nona F. Michlenberg on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pate & Pate.
- Michelle’s film career began in 1996 with the role in Harriet the Spy, 1996.
- She starred in the short-lived television series Meego, which garnered her a Young Artist Award.
- She appeared alongside Blake Lively on Gossip Girl.
- Her film credits include 17 Again and Euro Trip.
- She was born into a family of both Christian and Jewish heritage, while growing up, she celebrated both Christmas and Hanukkah.
- She was a huge fan of vintage fashion and often incorporated retro pieces into her style.
- She was also a skilled painter and enjoys creating art in her free time.
- Michelle was a talented ice skater and has competed in several charity ice skating events.
- She has a love for animals and actively supports several animal rescue organizations.
- On February 26, 2025, she was found unconscious and unresponsive by her mother in her apartment.
FAQ:
How old was Michelle Trachtenberg?
39 years (at the time of death)
Who is Michelle Trachtenberg’s husband?
She was unmarried.
Who is Michelle Trachtenberg’s sister?
She has an older sister named Irene.
What is the cause of Michelle Trachtenberg’s death?
The cause of her death was not revealed yet.
What happened to Michelle Trachtenberg?
She was found unresponsive in her apartment on 26 February 2025.
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