Abi Van Andel

Abi Van Andel

Personal Details

Biography

Abi's Early Life and Education

Abi spent her formative years on a small farm in rural Michigan, where she developed a strong foundation for her future endeavors.

Academic Pursuits

Abi further honed her craft by attending Syracuse University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting.

Diverse Performance Background

Abi's performance experience spans multiple genres, showcasing her versatility and range. Her strengths lie in Shakespearean and Classical theatre, as well as film and improv/sketch comedy.

Notable Film and Television Credits

Abi has had the opportunity to work alongside acclaimed actors Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway in the film Dark Waters, directed by Todd Haynes.

Recent and Upcoming Projects

Abi can be seen in Alto Knights, directed by Barry Levinson, opposite Robert De Niro, which is set to premiere in March 2025.

She also had a supporting role in McVeigh, opposite Alfie Allen, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024.

As a producer, Abi's credits include the opioid-fueled Appalachian thriller M30Oxy and the vampire thriller LandLord, which explores social justice themes.

LandLord made its debut at the 2024 Frontieres Buyers Showcase at the Cannes Marche du Film.

Career

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2025
The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights as Judge Peggy Cooper
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A Reluctant Heart
A Reluctant Heart as Kay Inosanto
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Queen of the Ring
Queen of the Ring as Jean McCarthy
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2024
McVeigh
McVeigh as Trisha
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The Ice Cream Man
The Ice Cream Man as Femke Van't Hoff
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2023
The Green Oak Guardian
The Green Oak Guardian as Joanne McSween
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2022
Adeline
Adeline as Fran
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Cold Cross
Cold Cross as Bonnie Danberry
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2021
They/Them/Us
They/Them/Us as Deborah
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Damaged Goods
Damaged Goods as Charlene
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2019
Dark Waters
Dark Waters as Kathleen Welch
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2018
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2016
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2015
Hope Bridge
Hope Bridge as Ms. Gray
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2014
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2012
Nothing Without You
Nothing Without You as Detective Leanne Brindis