Kim Dickens

Birth Name:

Kimberly Jan Dickens

Birth Place:

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Profession

Actress

Her performance in "Things Behind the Sun" earned her a nomination for best female lead at the 2002 Independent Spirit Awards
Earned a bachelor's degree in communications at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn
Trained in acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute before graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Made her screen acting debut in the film "Palookaville" in 1995
Waited tables at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame early in her career, and while filming "Truth or Consequences, N․M․," she had all of her shifts covered for a couple of months so she could return after filming, which she did for one shift
Appeared in a number of independent films, including "Zero Effect," a mystery film screened at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival
Best known for playing Janette Desautel in "Treme" and appearing in "Gone Girl" and "Deadwood․"
Has worked with Vincent Gallo on multiple occasions, including in "Palookaville" and "Truth or Consequences․"
In high school, she played varsity softball and tennis, was a member of the National Honor Society and was voted Senior Class Favorite

2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Science Fiction:Nominated
2002Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead:Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2015COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
2015GAFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
2015Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2016Saturn Award - Best Actress on Television:Nominated
2017Saturn Award - Best Actress on Television:Nominated
2019OFTA Television Award - Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
2024CinEuphoria - Merit - Honorary Award:Winner

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