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Kristen Johnston Biography

Birth Name:Kristen Johnston

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Her film debut in "The Debt" won multiple awards at film festivals, including Best Short Film at Algarve International Film Festival
In December 2013, announced that she has been diagnosed with lupus myelitis
After receiving her Bachelor's degree in drama at New York University, she joined the Atlantic Theater Company in New York
Started film career in short films and guest-starred in the television show "Chicago Hope, Hearts Afire," but became successful once appearing in the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember․"
Along with teaching acting classes at her alma mater, New York University, she also mentors girls with self-esteem issues
As a teenager she was a part of a student exchange program and traveled to South America and Sweden
Auditioned several times for a role in Emmy award-winning TV series "3rd Rock from the Sun" where she would go on to co-star with actors like Joseph Gordon-Levitt

1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1997Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy or Musical: winner
2017Best Supporting-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2018Festival Award-Best Actress in a Feature Film: nominated
2025WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Comedy Series: nominated