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Connie Britton Biography

Birth Name:Constance Elaine Womack

Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Named Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Program in 2014
Volunteered for the "Stork Club" in the 2011 March of Dimes
Studied Asian studies at Dartmouth College
Studied Mandarin at the Beijing Normal University
Worked as a certified aerobics instructor
Quote: "I like to think that I play very accessible characters․ That's something that I strive to do․"
Quote: "Making a mistake is a by-product of trying to be a better person․"
Quote: "The thing about taking risks is, if it's really a risk, you really can fail․ It's only a pretend risk if you really can't fail․"
Tries to exemplify the fact that women with families and careers are still multilayered, vibrant people with the characters she portrays
Well known for her roles on "Nashville," "Friday Night Lights" and "Spin City․"
Was a former college roommate of politician Kirsten Gillibrand

Awards

2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2007TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2008TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: winner
2010INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Drama: winner
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: nominated
2011IGN Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
2011Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
2012Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress: nominated
2013WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Drama Series: nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2022U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award-Ensemble Cast: winner