Connie Britton
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․"
- Well known for her roles on "Nashville," "Friday Night Lights" and "Spin City․"
- Tries to exemplify the fact that women with families and careers are still multilayered, vibrant people with the characters she portrays
- 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