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Annie Potts Biography
Birth Name:Anne Hampton Potts
Birth Place:Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Foreign Actress for her role in "Heartaches․"
- Attended Stephens College
- Became involved in acting after a teacher in summer camp encouraged her to perform on stage
- Quote: "(On becoming a mother in show business) "I guess the implication is once you become the mother then you are no longer the viable sexual whatever․․․ There is much more texture, depth, wisdom, humor, etc․, the older you get․""
- Quote: "(On 1984's "Ghostbusters") "From the reading of it, immediately, such an amazingly original concept and so geniusly executed with those wildly talented guys․""
- Well known for her role in the series "Designing Women․"
- Portrayed the role of Annette in the 2009 Broadway production "God of Carnage․"
- Was originally cast as the character Alex in the film "Fatal Attraction․"
Awards
- 1979Golden Globe-Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female: nominated
- 1982Genie-Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: winner
- 1989Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1997Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
- 1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Drama Series: nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Cable Series: nominated
- 1999Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
- 2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
- 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019WAFCA Award-Best Voice Performance: nominated
- 2020EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: winner
- 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated