Lindsey Morgan

Lindsey Marie Morgan is an American actress best known for her role in The 100 on The CW. She was born on February 27, 1990, in Georgia, USA, but spent most of her childhood in Houston, Texas. She comes from a diverse background, with her father, George Morgan, being of Irish descent and her mother, Alicia Burciaga, of Mexican heritage. Lindsey has an older brother, a half-sister, and five step-siblings.

From a young age, she was drawn to theatre and acting, starring in several high school productions, including Little Shop of Horrors and Footloose. She attended Jersey Village High School before enrolling at the University of Texas at Austin, where she pursued Fine Arts. However, determined to chase her dream of acting, she dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles to focus on her career full-time.

Career Beginnings

While studying, Lindsey began landing commercials and print ad campaigns, which paved the way for her transition into television. She made her first guest appearances in shows such as My Generation and Friday Night Lights.

In 2011, she appeared in an episode of How I Met Your Mother titled The Drunk Train, playing the character Lauren. She also had a role in Happy Endings and Supah Ninjas. In 2012, she starred in the comedy-horror film Detention, alongside Josh Hutcherson and Dane Cook, portraying a cheerleader named Alexis.

Breakthrough Role in The 100

Lindsey’s big break came in 2012 when she was cast as Kristina Davis on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Her performance earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.

In 2014, Lindsey landed the role of Raven Reyes in the sci-fi drama series The 100. Initially a recurring character in Season 1, she became a series regular in Season 2 due to her outstanding performance. Her portrayal of the tough, intelligent, and resourceful mechanic made her a fan favorite throughout the show’s run until its conclusion in 2020.

Other Notable Works

Lindsey has also appeared in several films and TV projects, including:

• DISconnected (2011) – An MTV original movie promoting digital awareness.
• Chastity Bites (2013) – A horror-comedy film.
• Summertime (2018) – An independent coming-of-age film by Edward Burns.
• Casa Vita (2016) – A Hallmark TV movie where she played Ariana, a Mexican-American cook with big dreams.
• Lasso (2017) – An indie thriller where she played a lead role.

In 2019, she was cast as Micki Ramirez in Walker, The CW’s reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, alongside Jared Padalecki. She portrayed the first-ever Latina Ranger in the show’s history but exited the series in 2022 to focus on personal well-being.

Personal Life

Lindsey is in a relationship with Canadian actor Shaun Sipos. The couple got engaged in December 2020 and married in 2023. She prefers to keep her private life out of the spotlight but often shares glimpses of her relationship on social media.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Lindsey Morgan’s estimated net worth is around $3 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful acting career in television and film.

Trivia

• Although born in Georgia, she considers Houston, Texas, her hometown.
• She originally didn’t plan to become an actress but loved painting and drawing as a child.
• Lindsey was very shy growing up and avoided attention.
• She still has four baby teeth that never fell out!
• If given the chance, she would love to play DC Comics’ Batgirl/Barbara Gordon.
• She dropped out of college to pursue acting full-time.

Lindsey Morgan continues to be a rising talent in Hollywood, with fans eagerly awaiting her next projects!