Celebrity Info
Native Californian Marguerite Moreau first caught the eye of audiences when she made her professional acting debut at just 13 years old. Back in 1991, she appeared in an episode of the beloved ABC sitcom The Wonder Years, portraying a junior high student with natural charm. That same year, Marguerite Moreau landed another notable role—this time as the best friend of a Catholic girl involved with a Jewish boy, Danny Gerard, on the nostalgic CBS series Brooklyn Bridge. It was clear early on that Marguerite Moreau had a promising future in front of the camera.
Her transition to film came quickly. In 1992, Marguerite Moreau made her big-screen debut in the family-friendly sports comedy The Mighty Ducks, where she played one of the team’s supportive members. The role resonated with young audiences, and she returned for both sequels in 1994 and 1996, further cementing her place in ‘90s pop culture. Around this time, she also took on a more central role as a series regular on the NBC sitcom Amazing Grace, playing the daughter of a female minister portrayed by Patty Duke—a role that showcased her range beyond lighthearted comedies, even if the show didn’t last long.
By 1998, Marguerite Moreau had enrolled at Vassar College, balancing academics with her evolving career. That year, she stepped into more mature territory with the USA Network film My Husband’s Secret Life, where she portrayed the daughter of a police officer’s widow who begins to suspect foul play in her mother’s death. It was a subtle but significant shift toward complex, emotionally layered roles.
After a brief pause during her college years, Marguerite Moreau returned to the screen in 2001 with two very different projects. She starred as a camp counselor caught up in a quirky summer romance with a hunky lifeguard—played by Paul Rudd—in the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer. The film, though initially underseen, later gained a devoted following. That same year, European audiences saw a different side of her in Rave Macbeth, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, where she played a young woman drawn to techno music and the underground party scene.
But 2002 truly marked a turning point for Marguerite Moreau. She took on two high-profile fantasy roles that highlighted her versatility. In Queen of the Damned, based on Anne Rice’s gothic novels, Marguerite Moreau portrayed a member of a vampire-hunting society whose fascination with the creatures takes a dangerous turn. Then, for television, she stepped into the shoes of Charlie McPhee—a character originally played by a young Drew Barrymore—in the Sci-Fi Channel’s Firestarter: Rekindled, a sequel inspired by Stephen King’s novel. Once again, Marguerite Moreau proved she could navigate supernatural themes with both intensity and nuance.
Throughout her career, Marguerite Moreau has moved seamlessly between genres, from light-hearted comedies to dark, dramatic fantasies. With each role, she brought depth and authenticity, steadily building a body of work that reflects both her talent and her willingness to take creative risks.
When it comes to Marguerite Moreau’s filmography, one standout performance that really shines is in Paddleton (2019), which happens to be her highest rated movie. Critics and audiences alike have praised her role in this heartfelt film, making it a clear favorite among her body of work. On the other end of the spectrum, Marguerite Moreau appeared in Queen of the Damned (2002), a film that didn’t quite resonate as strongly with viewers or reviewers—earning it the spot as her lowest rated project to date. While Marguerite Moreau has taken on a variety of roles throughout her career, these two films mark the high and low points in terms of critical reception. Still, Marguerite Moreau continues to be recognized for her versatility and dedication to her craft.
China
