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Cynthia Stevenson Biography

Birth Name:Cynthia Stevenson

Birth Place:Piedmont, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied at the University of Victoria's Phoenix Theatre Program
  • Married assistant director Tom Davies in July 1992
  • Began performing at the American Conservatory Theatre and Drama Studio London in California after college
  • Made her first on-screen appearance in the series "Off the Wall․"
  • Gained prominence after performing in the hit production "The Ladies Room" with a Los Angeles improv group
  • Quote: "I'm all about the story․ If I like the character and I think the story's entertaining, I'll do it, whether it's on someone's YouTube channel or HBO or NBC or wherever it is․"
  • Best known for playing Bonnie Sherow in "The Player" and Hope Davidson in "Hope & Gloria․"

Awards

  • 1993American Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Situation Comedy: nominated
  • 1998NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner