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Anna Chlumsky Biography

Birth Name:Anna Chlumsky

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Left her burgeoning acting career to study at the University of Chicago at 19-years-old
Married United States Army Reservist Shaun So in 2008, later welcoming the couple's first child in 2013
Quote: "I really don't like to do back-to-back movies․ I concentrate on things at home․ My family and school life are important to me․"
Made her acting debut at 11-years-old with 1991's "My Girl" which would lead to numerous opportunities on made-for-television features
Following a six year hiatus from acting, she would return by appearing in numerous independent films before landing various recurring television roles
After graduating with an international relations degree, she would go on to work for HarperCollins and Zagat before returning to Hollywood
Born to a family involved in the entertainment industry, her grandmother's actual prom dress was used as a costume for the 1931 film, "Frankenstein" while her grandfather owned a trained bear that acted in films

Awards

1992CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
1993Special Award-Most Promising Young Newcomer: winner
1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: winner
1996Young Artist Award-Best Young Leading Actress - Feature Film: winner
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2014INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: winner
2015Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Musical: winner
2015INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated