
Maggie Siff is an American actress known for her nuanced performances in acclaimed television dramas. She has built a career playing intelligent, complex women across prestige cable series. She continues to work in television, film, and theater while maintaining a relatively private personal life.
Margaret Siff was born on June 21, 1974, in The Bronx, New York City. Her father is of Ashkenazi Jewish (Russian) descent and worked as a stage actor; her mother is of Irish and Swedish ancestry. Siff has described herself as culturally Jewish due to her upbringing.
She attended The Bronx High School of Science, where she participated in speech and debate. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bryn Mawr College in 1996. She went on to complete a Master of Fine Arts in acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. Nationality is American.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Margaret Siff (Maggie Siff) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | June 21, 1974 |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Culturally Jewish |
| Friends | Angel Wicky |
| Ethnicity | Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal), Irish and Swedish (maternal) |
| Current Residence | New York area |
| Qualification | B.A. English (Bryn Mawr College), M.F.A. Acting (NYU Tisch) |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown (varies by role) |
| Body Type | slim |
| Body Measurements | 32-28-26 |
| Shoe Size | 6 |
| Dress Size | 7 |
| Bra Size | 32 B |
Family Details
Parents
- Father: Stage actor of Ashkenazi Jewish (Russian) descent
- Mother: Of Irish and Swedish ancestry
Maggie Siff Husbnad
Maggie Siff married Paul Ratliff in 2012. The couple had one daughter, Lucy, born in April 2014. Paul Ratliff, who worked in psychology and design, died in 2021 from brain cancer.
Career
After completing her MFA, Siff focused on regional and Off-Broadway theater. She earned recognition in Philadelphia theater circles, including a Barrymore Award for Ghosts and nominations for other productions such as Oleanna. She appeared in plays including Ruby Sunrise and Frank’s Home.
She began appearing in television in the mid-2000s with guest roles on series such as Rescue Me, Third Watch, Law & Order, Grey’s Anatomy, and Nip/Tuck.
In 2007 she was cast as Rachel Menken Katz, a department-store heiress and love interest of Don Draper, on the first season of AMC’s Mad Men. The role brought her significant attention and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble..
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maggie Siff?
Maggie Siff is an American actress best known for her roles in Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, and Billions.
Where was Maggie Siff born?
She was born in The Bronx, New York City.
How tall is Maggie Siff?
Maggie Siff height is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
Does Maggie Siff have children?
Yes. She has one daughter, Lucy, born in 2014.











