Abi Van Andel

Actress

Biography

After growing up on a small farm in rural Michigan, Abi attended Syracuse University and obtained her BFA in Acting. She has a varied performance background with strengths in Shakespeare and Classical theatre, film and improv/sketch comedy. Most notably, Abi can be seen alongside Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway in Dark Waters, directed by Todd Haynes. She has recently worked opposite Robert De Niro in Alto Knights, directed by Barry Levinson (premiering Nov 2024). As a producer, her credits incl…

Filmography

8.4

Chicago P.D.

Natalie King

A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.

7.5

Dark Waters

Kathleen Welch

A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.

6.2

The Alto Knights

Judge Peggy Cooper

Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.

N/A

The Silence Between

She

While moving out of their home, a desponding couple recollects on their crumbling relationship.

6.7

Queen of the Ring

Jean McCarthy

In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history.

5.3

Kill Will

Anderson

When former assassin Will's location in witness protection is compromised and two hitmen descend on his small new hometown, he and Annie are forced on the run. Together, they must escape the killers and reach Will's handler before they, and the rest of his former crew, are murdered.

6.8

Adeline

Fran

When a mysterious doctor arrives in a small Midwestern town, her therapy horse, Adeline, quickly gains a reputation for ‘healing’ those with special needs. Not used to this alternative form of healing, some begin to question the authenticity of Adeline’s methods and tensions arise. But one day during an equine therapy session, a destructive tornado descends upon the barn. Adeline leaps into action and corrals her students, pushing them against the founding wall of the stable. Although Adeline saves the lives of 12 people, she takes the brunt of the storm’s destructive force and suffers a shattered leg. With the town’s people now convinced of Adeline’s amazing spirit, they band together to raise the funds necessary to fix her leg and save her life. Based on an inspirational true story, Adeline teaches all those she encounters the same powerful lesson: miracles happen when you let go of the reins.

5.1

McVeigh

Trisha

A haunting psychological thriller based on one of America's most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army veteran Timothy McVeigh. What follows are the harrowing real-life events of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history.

6.7

Myth of Man

Celebrating Citizen

Ella embarks on a whimsical odyssey between life and death, convinced she has received a message from her creator.

5.0

A Reluctant Heart

Kay Inosanto

Opening his heart to love was not on the cards for Paul. But will the new resident in town, Claire, show Paul how? Or will Claire’s vindictive ex-husband destroy not only Claire’s new business, but hers and Paul’s second chance at love?

5.3

Hope Bridge

Ms. Gray

After a high school boy learns that his father committed suicide, he begins a journey to find hope and reconciliation in the midst of his grief.

7.0

In the Radiant City

Sherry

A man must return home to rural Kentucky where he and his family, fragmented and haunted, still carry the stigma of a murder his brother committed 20 years ago.

5.5

The Ice Cream Man

Femke Van't Hoff

The incredible true story of Ernst Cahn, a beloved Jewish ice cream parlor owner who in 1941 was targeted, arrested, and tortured by the infamous "Butcher of Lyon" Klaus Barbie. The choices Cahn made sparked a series of events that led to over 300,000 Dutch citizens going on strike and shutting down Amsterdam for three days, in what became the largest anti-Nazi protest in history.

N/A

Damaged Goods

Charlene

When Amanda discovers that her estranged, abusive father needs a transplant to save his life, and she is the only match, she is forced to confront her painful past and make the decision that will decide her future.

3.4

They/Them/Us

Deborah

Charlie and Lisa, two divorced parents in their 40's who find themselves at a midlife crossroads. Both are single parents and they have four complicated teenagers.

4.7

Gunfight at Cold Cross

Bonnie Danberry

Cold Cross follows young outlaw William McCarthy, who viciously hunts down those who betrayed him and his family. Unbeknownst to him, he too is hunted for previous transgressions. All too late, he learns a terrible truth; an eye for an eye, will make the world go blind.

7.5

Heartland Harmony

Joanne McSween

Movie star Grayson Kane is about to bring the hottest new comic book superhero to the big screen, but first, he must get the creator's approval...and she is no pushover.

N/A

A Mother's Love

Detective Greta Palmer

Strange occurrences haunt a new mother struggling with postpartum, when the discovery of a dead body hidden in the walls of her family's dream home leads down a path of dark secrets.

N/A

Off Rip

Jan

A young skim-boarder supporting his single mother fights against all odds to become the man his family has never known but has always needed, pushing through trials within friendships, the drug scene, relationships, and competition.

7.5

Faith, Love & Chocolate

Diane

Jessica Miller is thrust into the "real" world when she graduates from college. To conquer this new world, she must discover her faith, open a box of memories and learn the simple secrets of life only a mother can share.