Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Calista Flockhart Biography

Birth Name:Calista Kay Flockhart

Birth Place:Freeport, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has served as the national spokesperson for the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women
In 2003, she was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Graduated from Rutgers University in 1988
Got married to actor Harrison Ford in 2010
Before becoming an actress, she worked as an aerobics instructor
Made her Boradway debut in a 1994 production of "The Glass Menageri," for which she won a Theater World Award
Quote: "At my real heart, I'm a character actress, and I do crave playing all kinds of different roles․ I want to play the dark, crazy, alcoholic someday․ But the good thing about television is that characters do change․ The third episode doesn't have to be like the first, so you have to explore and find things within it․ It feels easier for me to do now․ It just feels simple and fun and that's when I know I've hooked into something․"
Is widely recognized for her role in "Ally McBeal․"
Attended college with fellow actress Jane Krakowski
Wedding to Harrison Ford was presided over by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson

Awards

1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
1998Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: winner
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress in a Comedy: nominated
1999TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
1999Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2000TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress in a Comedy: nominated
2000Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: nominated
2010Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: nominated
2016Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated