Golden Globe Award (2019) • Emmy Award (2009) • Emmy Award (2008) • Golden Globe Award (2008) • Emmy Award (1995) • Tony Awards (1995) • Tony Awards (1992) • Tony Awards (1984) • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special • Emmy Award (1995): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2008): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2008): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2008): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2008): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2005): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (2005): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (2005): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (2005): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Tony Award (1995): Best Actress in a Musical • Tony Award (1995): Best Actress in a Musical • Tony Award (1995): Best Actress in a Musical • Tony Award (1995): Best Actress in a Musical • Tony Award (1992): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1992): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1992): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1992): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1984): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1984): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1984): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1984): Best Actress in a Play
Notable Family Members
daughter of William T. Close • daughter of William T. Close • daughter of William T. Close • daughter of William T. Close • daughter of Bettine Moore • daughter of Bettine Moore • daughter of Bettine Moore • daughter of Bettine Moore • married to David Shaw (2006–2015) • married to David Shaw (2006–2015) • married to David Shaw (2006–2015) • married to David Shaw (2006–2015) • married to James Constantine Marlas (1984–1987) • married to James Constantine Marlas (1984–1987) • married to James Constantine Marlas (1984–1987) • married to James Constantine Marlas (1984–1987) • married to Cabot Wade (1969–1971) • married to Cabot Wade (1969–1971) • married to Cabot Wade (1969–1971) • married to Cabot Wade (1969–1971) • mother of Annie Maude Starke (b. 1988) • mother of Annie Maude Starke (b. 1988) • mother of Annie Maude Starke (b. 1988) • mother of Annie Maude Starke (b. 1988) • sister of Tina Close • sister of Tina Close • sister of Tina Close • sister of Tina Close • sister of Sandy Close • sister of Sandy Close • sister of Sandy Close • sister of Sandy Close • sister of Jessie Close • sister of Jessie Close • sister of Jessie Close • sister of Jessie Close
Education
Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, Connecticut) • College of William & Mary (B.A.) • Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, Connecticut) • College of William & Mary (B.A.) • Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, Connecticut) • College of William & Mary (B.A.) • Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, Connecticut) • College of William & Mary (B.A.)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"Four Good Days" (2020) • "The Simpsons" (1995–2019) • "3Below: Tales of Arcadia" (2018–2019) • "Father Figures" (2017) • "Crooked House" (2017) • "The Wife" (2017) • "The Wilde Wedding" (2017) • "What Happened to Monday" (2017) • "The Girl with All the Gifts" (2016) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "The Great Gilly Hopkins" (2015) • "Louie" (2015) • "Anesthesia" (2015) • "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) • "5 to 7" (2014) • "Low Down" (2014) • "Damages" (2007–2012) • "Albert Nobbs" (2011) • "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" (2011) • "Evening" (2007) • "Hoodwinked!" (2005) • "The Shield" (2005) • "The Chumscrubber" (2005) • "Heights" (2005) • "Nine Lives" (2005) • "The Stepford Wives" (2004) • "The West Wing" (2004) • "Freedom: A History of Us" (2003) • "The Divorce" (2003) • "Pinocchio" (2002) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "The Safety of Objects" (2001) • "102 Dalmatians" (2000) • "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000) • "Tarzan" (1999) • "Cookie's Fortune" (1999) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Ellen" (1998) • "Air Force One" (1997) • "Paradise Road" (1997) • "Mars Attacks!" (1996) • "101 Dalmatians" (1996) • "Mary Reilly" (1996) • "The Paper" (1994) • "The House of the Spirits" (1993) • "Hook" (1991) • "Meeting Venus" (1991) • "Hamlet" (1990) • "Reversal of Fortune" (1990) • "Immediate Family" (1989) • "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) • "Gandahar" (1988) • "Fatal Attraction" (1987) • "Maxie" (1985) • "Jagged Edge" (1985) • "The Natural" (1984) • "The Stone Boy" (1984) • "The Big Chill" (1983) • "The World According to Garp" (1982) • "Great Performances" (1975) • "Four Good Days" (2020) • "The Simpsons" (1995–2019) • "3Below: Tales of Arcadia" (2018–2019) • "Father Figures" (2017) • "Crooked House" (2017) • "The Wife" (2017) • "The Wilde Wedding" (2017) • "What Happened to Monday" (2017) • "The Girl with All the Gifts" (2016) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "The Great Gilly Hopkins" (2015) • "Louie" (2015) • "Anesthesia" (2015) • "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) • "5 to 7" (2014) • "Low Down" (2014) • "Damages" (2007–2012) • "Albert Nobbs" (2011) • "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" (2011) • "Evening" (2007) • "Hoodwinked!" (2005) • "The Shield" (2005) • "The Chumscrubber" (2005) • "Heights" (2005) • "Nine Lives" (2005) • "The Stepford Wives" (2004) • "The West Wing" (2004) • "Freedom: A History of Us" (2003) • "The Divorce" (2003) • "Pinocchio" (2002) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "The Safety of Objects" (2001) • "102 Dalmatians" (2000) • "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000) • "Tarzan" (1999) • "Cookie's Fortune" (1999) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Ellen" (1998) • "Air Force One" (1997) • "Paradise Road" (1997) • "Mars Attacks!" (1996) • "101 Dalmatians" (1996) • "Mary Reilly" (1996) • "The Paper" (1994) • "The House of the Spirits" (1993) • "Hook" (1991) • "Meeting Venus" (1991) • "Hamlet" (1990) • "Reversal of Fortune" (1990) • "Immediate Family" (1989) • "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) • "Gandahar" (1988) • "Fatal Attraction" (1987) • "Maxie" (1985) • "Jagged Edge" (1985) • "The Natural" (1984) • "The Stone Boy" (1984) • "The Big Chill" (1983) • "The World According to Garp" (1982) • "Great Performances" (1975) • "Four Good Days" (2020) • "The Simpsons" (1995–2019) • "3Below: Tales of Arcadia" (2018–2019) • "Father Figures" (2017) • "Crooked House" (2017) • "The Wife" (2017) • "The Wilde Wedding" (2017) • "What Happened to Monday" (2017) • "The Girl with All the Gifts" (2016) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "The Great Gilly Hopkins" (2015) • "Louie" (2015) • "Anesthesia" (2015) • "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) • "5 to 7" (2014) • "Low Down" (2014) • "Damages" (2007–2012) • "Albert Nobbs" (2011) • "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" (2011) • "Evening" (2007) • "Hoodwinked!" (2005) • "The Shield" (2005) • "The Chumscrubber" (2005) • "Heights" (2005) • "Nine Lives" (2005) • "The Stepford Wives" (2004) • "The West Wing" (2004) • "Freedom: A History of Us" (2003) • "The Divorce" (2003) • "Pinocchio" (2002) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "The Safety of Objects" (2001) • "102 Dalmatians" (2000) • "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000) • "Tarzan" (1999) • "Cookie's Fortune" (1999) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Ellen" (1998) • "Air Force One" (1997) • "Paradise Road" (1997) • "Mars Attacks!" (1996) • "101 Dalmatians" (1996) • "Mary Reilly" (1996) • "The Paper" (1994) • "The House of the Spirits" (1993) • "Hook" (1991) • "Meeting Venus" (1991) • "Hamlet" (1990) • "Reversal of Fortune" (1990) • "Immediate Family" (1989) • "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) • "Gandahar" (1988) • "Fatal Attraction" (1987) • "Maxie" (1985) • "Jagged Edge" (1985) • "The Natural" (1984) • "The Stone Boy" (1984) • "The Big Chill" (1983) • "The World According to Garp" (1982) • "Great Performances" (1975) • "Four Good Days" (2020) • "The Simpsons" (1995–2019) • "3Below: Tales of Arcadia" (2018–2019) • "Father Figures" (2017) • "Crooked House" (2017) • "The Wife" (2017) • "The Wilde Wedding" (2017) • "What Happened to Monday" (2017) • "The Girl with All the Gifts" (2016) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "The Great Gilly Hopkins" (2015) • "Louie" (2015) • "Anesthesia" (2015) • "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) • "5 to 7" (2014) • "Low Down" (2014) • "Damages" (2007–2012) • "Albert Nobbs" (2011) • "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" (2011) • "Evening" (2007) • "Hoodwinked!" (2005) • "The Shield" (2005) • "The Chumscrubber" (2005) • "Heights" (2005) • "Nine Lives" (2005) • "The Stepford Wives" (2004) • "The West Wing" (2004) • "Freedom: A History of Us" (2003) • "The Divorce" (2003) • "Pinocchio" (2002) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "The Safety of Objects" (2001) • "102 Dalmatians" (2000) • "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000) • "Tarzan" (1999) • "Cookie's Fortune" (1999) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "Ellen" (1998) • "Air Force One" (1997) • "Paradise Road" (1997) • "Mars Attacks!" (1996) • "101 Dalmatians" (1996) • "Mary Reilly" (1996) • "The Paper" (1994) • "The House of the Spirits" (1993) • "Hook" (1991) • "Meeting Venus" (1991) • "Hamlet" (1990) • "Reversal of Fortune" (1990) • "Immediate Family" (1989) • "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) • "Gandahar" (1988) • "Fatal Attraction" (1987) • "Maxie" (1985) • "Jagged Edge" (1985) • "The Natural" (1984) • "The Stone Boy" (1984) • "The Big Chill" (1983) • "The World According to Garp" (1982) • "Great Performances" (1975)
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