Elizabeth Dean Lail (born March 25, 1992) is a United States actress. In both Once Upon a Time (2014) and You (2018–2025), she played Anna and Guinevere Beck. Additionally, she played roles in the horror films Countdown (2019) and Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023). Her appearance on ‘Once Upon a Time’ led to her becoming one of the most sought after TV actresses. The fantasy drama series led her to become a household name in the United States. Her popularity on social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram, was also enhanced, leading to thousands of followers.
| Real Name/Full Name | Elizabeth Dean Lail |
| Date Of Birth | 25 March 1992 |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Birthplace | Williamson County, Texas, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Spouse | Nieku Manshadi (M. 2021) |
| Children | Not Known |
| Siblings | Kathryn Dean Lail. |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $2.5 Million. |
Biography
March 25, 1992 was Elizabeth Dean Lail’s birth date, and she was born in Williamson County, Texas, USA. Kay Lurene Surratt was her father’s name while Dean Franklin Lail was her mother’s name. Asheboro, North Carolina was where she and her older sister Kathryn Dean Lail were raised. Acting was something Elizabeth Lail had a strong desire for at a young age. Her decision to pursue acting as a career was inspired by taking part in a play called Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Asheboro, North Carolina was where Elizabeth Lail spent her early childhood. In 2010, she left Asheboro High School and attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she graduated in 2014.
Personal Life
In 2015, Elizabeth Lail embarked on a relationship with Julian Haig, an Australian model. Haig played Prince Gregor in an episode called ‘Wake Up Call’ on ‘Once Upon a Time’ in 2017, and it was a cameo appearance. Lail’s absence from discussing her relationship with Julian Haig since 2016 is unusual.
Lail and Nieku Manshadi got hitched at Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, New York in April 2021, where they were both dentists.
Career
Elizabeth Lail was given the opportunity to play Anna in the fourth season of ‘Once Upon a Time’ just six months after graduating from college. The series featured her portrayal of Princess Anna in 10 episodes. Lail became a household name in the United States due to her popularity increasing from her performance in the series.
In 2016, she was given the chance to play Amy Hughes in the popular supernatural horror television series ‘Dead of Summer’. From June 28th to August 30th, 2016, she portrayed camp counselor Amy in 10 episodes of the series that aired on the ‘Freeform’ TV channel.
She played Natalie Luca in an episode of the long-running crime thriller television series ‘The Blacklist’ in 2017. She was chosen to play the female lead role of Guinevere Beck in a psychological thriller television series called ‘You’ on July 27, 2017. On September 9, 2018, on Lifetime TV channel, the series had its premiere in the United States. Lail was the cast member for Guinevere Beck in 10 episodes of the series, along with Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell.
During that time, she took on the role of Lea in the 2018 drama-thriller film ‘Unintended’, which was directed by Anja Murmann. In that same year, she portrayed Emily Chapin in an episode of CBS’s web television series ‘The Good Fight’. Elizabeth Lail was assigned the role of Quinn in the thriller movie ‘Countdown’ in 2019.
Best Actress in Streaming Presentation at the 45th Saturn Awards was awarded to Elizabeth Lail. In March 2021, she made an appearance on the HBO Max teen drama Gossip Girl in an unnamed role and capacity.
Filmography
- Model Airplane 2011
- Without 2014
- Once Upon a Time 2014
- Dead of Summer 2016
- The Blacklist 2017
- The Good Fight 2018
- Unintended 2018
- You 2018 – 2019
- Countdown 2019
- Gossip Girl 2021
Net Worth
Elizabeth Lail, an American actress, is famous and well-known for her portrayals in numerous television shows and films. She has the distinction of portraying Anna in Once Upon a Time, Guinevere Beck in You, and Jenny Banks in Ordinary Joe. As of 2025, her net worth is estimated to be approximately $2.5 million.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @elizabethlail | 1.7M | |
| @elizabethdlail | 72.5K |
