Whitney Wegman-Wood

Whitney Wegman-Wood is a tenacious, resourceful and daring actor. She is a thoughtful performer with a whimsical and unique view of the world. Wegman-Wood is a driven and articulate entertainer whose policy is to make everyday an adventure and strive to never be boring. Born in Columbia, Mo to Fred Wegman, an aeronautics engineer, and Sharon (Hubenthal), a pediatric RN, she was raised in New Haven, MO. She attended Washington High School where she continued to pursue acting in many of the theater departments plays. After graduating Wegman-Wood continued her theater education at Avila University in Kansas City, MO. From there she migrated to Atlanta, GA where she found work primarily in film and television. There she appeared in multiple independent films and series, including "Thesis," "Meet the Browns," and "The Vampire Diaries." Taking a break from working Wegman-Wood returned to school at the University of Virginia to pursue an MFA in Acting. In 2018 she received the SD Film Award for best actress for her portrayal of Carson in the film Valhalla. She now works full-time as a performer in California, New Mexico, and Georgia.