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Elizabeth Perkins Biography

Birth Name:Elizabeth Ann Perkins

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

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the Satellite Award for outstanding actress in a series in 2005
Earned a degree in acting from DePaul University in 1981
Started out performing in various plays with the Steppenwolf Theater and The New York Shakespeare Festival
Quote: "It takes a certain kind of couple that are both actors to be able to make it, and it takes a certain kind of ego and lack of competition and ability to really sustain a relationship while you're spending a lot of time apart․"
Well known for her role in the series "Weeds․"
Made her Broadway debut in the 1984 production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs․"
Grandparents changed her family name from Pisperikos to Perkins after immigrating to the U․S

Awards

1992CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: winner
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Felix-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated