Annie Wersching

Annie Wersching was born on March 28, 1977. She grew up in St. Louis, where her parents operated a renowned floral shop. The death of her father in 1989 was a significant event during her teenage years. At 14, Wersching developed a deep interest in acting, leading her to participate in performances at a local theater. She later discovered a passion for Irish dancing, engaging in performances with dance groups at community events.

After graduating from high school in 1995, Wersching pursued higher education at Millikin University, focusing on musical theater. This choice reflected her indecision between a love for dance and a passion for theatrical arts. While at university, she began exploring opportunities in the film industry but maintained her involvement in theater, performing in plays by William Shakespeare.

Post-university, Wersching vigorously pursued her acting career. Her initial television appearances were in 2002 in series like “Star Trek: Enterprise” and “Birds of Prey.” Though these roles were relatively minor, they provided her with essential experience in the industry. Subsequently, she appeared in series including “Frasier,” “Angel,” “Charmed,” and featured in the film “Bruce Almighty.”

In 2007, Wersching’s career received a boost when she was cast as Susan Thompson in “Supernatural.” This role allowed her to collaborate with actors such as Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Robert Patrick Benedict. Following this, she portrayed Amelia Joffe in “General Hospital” and Diana Bloom in “Journeyman.” Over the next five years, Wersching appeared in several other projects, though they did not garner widespread acclaim.

Her career trajectory changed significantly in 2009 with her role in “24” as Renee Walker, a series led by Kiefer Sutherland. In this show, Wersching appeared in 37 episodes, marking her first major long-term project. In 2013, she joined the cast of “Castle,” acting alongside Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, and Susan Sullivan.

2014 saw Wersching in the series “Bosch,” where she played Julia Brasher in a total of 11 episodes. The detective series featured Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, and Amy Aquino in leading roles. Subsequently, she appeared in “The Vampire Diaries” as Lily Salvatore, working with co-stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley.

Following these successful stints, Wersching was featured in series like “The Rookie,” “The Catch,” “Major Crimes,” “Doubt,” and “Timeless.” From 2017 to 2019, she played Leslie Dean in “Runaways,” appearing in 32 episodes alongside Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, and Virginia Gardner.

In the autumn of 2009, Wersching married actor Stephen Full, with whom she had three sons: Freddie, Ozzie, and Archie. Despite their busy schedules, they managed to provide ample time and attention to their children. Wersching struck a balance between her demanding career and family life, often seen attending events with her family.

In the summer of 2020, Wersching was diagnosed with cancer. During this challenging period, her husband was her primary support, especially after her mother’s death in 2011 from diabetes complications. She kept her health struggles confidential, continuing to work while battling the disease. After a two-year struggle, Annie Wersching died on January 29, 2023.

Her final television appearances included roles in “The Rookie” as Rosalind Dyer and “Star Trek: Picard” as the Borg Queen. These roles epitomized her versatility and commitment to her craft, concluding her remarkable career in the film industry.