Beth Riesgraf

Beth Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978) is an American actress and television director. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage (2008–2012) and the revival Leverage: Redemption (2021–2025) on Amazon Prime.

Early life and education Originally from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Riesgraf graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1996.

Career Riesgraf appeared with then-fiancé Jason Lee as the character Natalie Duckworth on the show My Name Is Earl in 2005 and 2007, and in Tim Hill's film Alvin and the Chipmunks as a mother in the supermarket in 2007. In 2008, she played the bride in the official music video for "Cath..." by Death Cab for Cutie.

From 2008 to 2012, she played the main role of Parker in the TNT series Leverage. In 2013, she guest-starred on Criminal Minds in the episode titled Zugzwang as Dr. Maeve Donovan, Dr. Spencer Reid's secretive girlfriend. In 2015, Riesgraf starred in the USA Network series Complications, which follows a morally conflicted doctor's life; the show lasted for one season. In September 2019, she was cast in a starring role in the Paramount Network drama series 68 Whiskey. Between 2021 and 2025, Riesgraf reprised her role as Parker in Leverage: Redemption, the reboot of the original Leverage series.

Personal life Riesgraf was engaged to actor Jason Lee. Together they had a son.

Filmography

Film

Television

Accolades Year Association Category Nominated work Result Ref(s) 2011 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage 2012 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage 2013 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Leverage 2022 Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Streaming Television Series Leverage: Redemption