Elsbeth Tascioni
Fictional character
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Elsbeth Tascioni (née Guðmundsdóttir[1]) is a fictional character of CBS television series The Good Wife and its spin-offs The Good Fight and Elsbeth. She is portrayed by Carrie Preston, who won a Primetime Emmy Award[2] and was nominated for a second Emmy[3] as well as three Critics' Choice Television Awards[4][5][6] for her performance.
"Mock"
May 4, 2010
| Elsbeth Tascioni | |
|---|---|
| The Good Wife/The Good Fight/Elsbeth character | |
| First appearance | The Good Wife: "Mock" May 4, 2010 |
| Created by | Robert and Michelle King |
| Portrayed by | Carrie Preston |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation |
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| Significant others | Mike Tascioni (ex-husband) Angus Oliphant-Donnachaid Alec Bloom |
| Children | Teddy Tascioni |
Background
Elsbeth, who was originally from Peoria[7] and formerly worked as a lawyer in Chicago, is a consultant detective working alongside the NYPD. She often makes observations at inappropriate times while still being able to stay on task to perform brilliant intellectual maneuvers.
Elsbeth has a son, Teddy, who is gay[8] and lives in Washington, D.C. She has a dog named Gonzo, whom she adopts in the first season of Elsbeth.[9]
