Jessica Walter

Birth Name:

Jessica Walter

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

In 2003, she received a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Trained in drama at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City
Got her big break in acting when she landed a reoccurring role on "Love of Life․"
Quote: "(On "Arrested Development") "You know, it's funny - the longer the show was gone, the more people would ask about it․ Normally a show fades from people's memories, but this one, for some reason hasn't․""
Often takes on the role of eccentric characters in her work
Frequently works alongside actor Ron Leibman on projects
Was the first choice to play Alexis Carrington in "Dynasty," but the role eventually went to Joan Collins
Is the sister of screen-writing instructor Richard Walter
Made an appearance in the pilot episode of "Flipper․"
Married Ron Leibman, who voices her character's husband on "Archer," in 1983

1967Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Female:Nominated
1972Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series:Winner
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2003OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
2004Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress:Nominated
2004OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
2004Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Winner
2004Future Classic AwardWinner
2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress:Winner
2005OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress:Nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2006OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade:Nominated
2012Annie - Voice Acting in a Television Production:Nominated
2012OFTA Television Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Nominated
2013Annie - Voice Acting in an Animated Television or Other Broadcast Venue Production:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress:Winner
2013INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2013OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2014Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade:Nominated
2021CCA Super Award - Best Voice Actress in an Animated Series:Nominated
2021OFTA Television Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Winner
2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance:Nominated
2022OFTA Television Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Nominated
2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance:Nominated

Jessica Walter

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