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Cristin Milioti Biography

Birth Name:Cristin Milioti

Birth Place:Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2012 Outstanding Critics Circle Award for outstanding actress in a musical
  • Studied at New York University, but left to pursue an acting career
  • Made her acting debut in a commercial for the 2008 Ford Edge
  • Quote: "[on her character in "The Wolf of Wall Street"] "It's a very fun role and I'm unrecognizable․ I have a huge perm, acrylic tips, I'm spray-tanned and have a thick Queens accent․ It's a big role․ Or at least I think it is․""
  • For her role of Girl in the Broadway musical "Once," she practiced seven hours a day to learn to play the piano
  • Was featured on the Glen Hansard album "Rhythm and Repose․"
  • Originated the role of Girl and Piano in the Broadway musical "Once․"

Awards

  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actress: nominated
  • 2018INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Most Frightened Performance: nominated
  • 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2020IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: winner
  • 2021HCA Award-Breakthrough Performance - Actress: winner
  • 2021HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
  • 2021OAFFC Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2021Vice/Martin Award-: nominated
  • 2021WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2025Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: winner
  • 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie: winner
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
  • 2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: winner
  • 2025CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: winner
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Drama: nominated
  • 2025Independent Spirit Award-Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Actress: winner
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2025Gotham TV Award-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited Series: nominated
  • 2025Gracie-Actress in a Leading Role - Made for TV Movie or Limited Series: winner
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: winner
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: winner
  • 2025Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated