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Emmett Rogers Fightmaster (born 8 June 1992), known professionally as E. R. Fightmaster, is an American non-binary actor, producer and writer.[1][2] Fightmaster is known for their work on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Kai, and through their solo music project “FIGHTMASTER” with their 2023 EP Violence.
E. R. Fightmaster | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emily Rogers Fightmaster June 8, 1992 |
| Education | DePaul University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, writer |
Fightmaster grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the Seven Hills School.[3] They then started college at the University of Cincinnati[1] before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.[4]
Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.[5]
Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill,[6] in 2021, Fightmaster was cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.[7]
Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin".[6] They also started a solo music project under the name FIGHTMASTER in August 2023, with their debut EP "Violence" set to be released on October 20.[8]
Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tales from the Closet | Themself | TV series (2 episodes); credited as Emily Fightmaster |
| 2019, 2021 | Work in Progress | Alexis | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2020 | Yew Boys | Gill | Short film; also producer; credited as Emily Fightmaster |
| 2020 | Pathetic Woman | Andy | Short film; also producer and writer; credited as Emily Fightmaster |
| 2020 | Ancient Methods | Tara-Jay | Short film; credited as Emily Fightmaster |
| 2020–2021 | Shrill | Em / Emily | TV series (12 episodes) |
| 2021–2023 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Kai Bartley | TV series; Recurring role (Seasons 18-19) |
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