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Cynthia Nixon Biography

Birth Name:Cynthia Ellen Nixon

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Has served as an ambassador for the Susan G․ Komen for the Cure foundation
Received the 2016 Provincetown International Film Festival Excellence in Acting Award
Was honored with the Yale University Artist for Equality Award in 2013
As a second-grader, she appeared as an imposter on "To Tell the Truth․"
Trained in acting at the HB Studio in New York City
Was a freshman at Barnard College when she appeared in two productions on Broadway
Quote: "(On being an older mom) "When you are younger, you are struggling to spend time with your children while trying to get ahead in your career․․․As an older mom you know work will be there tomorrow, next week and even next year․ Remember, your children are only going to be kids once․""
Quote: "(On her relationships) "My private life is private․ But at the same time I have nothing to hide․ So what I will say is that I am very happy․""
Was in contention for the role of Dana Scully on "The X-Files․"
Although known for her red hair on "Sex and the City," she is a natural blonde and dyed her hair because cast members Kim Cattrall and Sara Jessica Parker were blonde as well

Awards

1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress, Supporting Role in a Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007TV Land Award-Most Beautiful Braces: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: winner
2008INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2009People's Choice Award-Favorite Cast: nominated
2010FilmOut Festival Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010ShoWest Award-Ensemble Award: winner
2011Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
2011Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2015CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2015DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015ICP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
2016Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2016Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role- Drama: winner
2016ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2017DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
2017Días de Cine Award-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
2017FFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2017ICP Award-Best Lead Actress: nominated
2017Halfway Award-Best Actress: nominated
2017OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2017VVFP Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2017Invisible Woman Award-: nominated
2017WFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018ICS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018WIN Award-Actress MFT Movie / Mini-Series: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated