Megan Boone

Born Megan Whitney Boone on April 29, 1983, in Petoskey, Michigan, Boone spent the bulk of her early years in The Villages, Florida, to which her family relocated shortly after her birth. Her mother, Jennifer Parr, was a sales manager, while her grandfather, H. Gary Morse, was a billionaire real estate developer known for his creation of a retirement community for active seniors. Boone’s heritage is a blend of Jewish, English, German, and Scottish ancestries.

The spark for acting was ignited in Boone at seven years old, following a transformative experience at a Broadway play, courtesy of her grandparents. Following her high school graduation in Belleview, Boone pursued her passion for the arts at Florida State University’s School of Theatre. She further honed her craft under the tutelage of actress Jane Alexander at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. In 2017, Boone took her academic pursuits further by enrolling at Bard College in New York.

Megan Boone’s journey in the performing arts initiated with theatrical roles. She took center stage in the 2007 Los Angeles play “Limonade Tous les Jours,” marking her as a formidable presence in the theater. The subsequent year, Boone ventured into television, featuring in “The Cleaner,” marking her first foray into TV acting. 2009 saw her transition to the big screen with a part in the horror movie “My Bloody Valentine 3D,” where she starred alongside Jensen Ackles and Jaime King.

The year 2010 was significant in Boone’s career, adding multiple roles to her repertoire. She was cast in “Sex and the City 2,” a romantic comedy that, despite its commercial success, was met with critical disdain and earned a “Golden Raspberry” award as the worst sequel. Concurrently, Boone secured a recurring role as Deputy District Attorney Lauren Stanton in “Law & Order: LA,” though the series did not last long.

Expanding her creative scope, Boone took on the roles of screenwriter and director for the short film “Eggshells for Soil,” which was shot in her native The Villages. 2012 featured her in a cameo in “Welcome to the Jungle” alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme and as part of the ensemble in “Step Up Revolution,” the fourth entry in the dance movie series, acting with Ryan Guzman, Tommy Dewey, Peter Gallagher, among others.

2013 marked a pivotal moment in Boone’s career as she became a regular on “The Blacklist,” portraying FBI Special Agent Elizabeth Keen. The show received acclaim from viewers and critics alike, elevating Boone’s status in the entertainment industry. She continued this role into “The Blacklist: Redemption” in 2017. Boone exited “The Blacklist” in 2021, after the series’ eighth season, leaving behind a legacy of compelling performances.

Megan Boone meticulously guarded details of her private life from the limelight for many years. Nevertheless, in 2015, it became public knowledge that she was romantically involved with the artist Dan Estabrook. The couple entered into matrimony in 2016, welcoming their daughter Caroline into the world. The narrative of Boone’s real-life pregnancy was seamlessly woven into the plot of “The Blacklist,” showcasing her character’s evolving storyline. Boone has a deep commitment to environmental preservation, demonstrating a keen interest in recycling efforts to safeguard the planet’s resources.

As for her professional endeavors, Megan Boone has embarked on a fresh chapter. In 2021, she launched her own production firm, “Weird Sister,” leveraging her notable achievements in “The Blacklist” to forge a collaborative relationship with Sony Pictures Television. This partnership focuses on the development and production of innovative projects. Boone still makes appearances on television, stepping back into the role of an actress. Most recently, in 2023, she portrayed a character in the television series “Accused,” continuing to diversify her acting portfolio.