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Lily Rabe Biography

Birth Name:Lily Rabe

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

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Actress in a Play for "The Merchant of Venice․"
  • Was nominated for the 2007 Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding featured actress in a play
  • Nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for "Steel Magnolias․"
  • Earned a theatre degree from Northwestern University
  • Quote: "(On her similarity to her "American Horror Story" character Misty Day): "People that I'm closest to in the world have really enjoyed this season because they'll tell me, 'I love that she's such a goober like you are․'""
  • Quote: "(On "American Horror Story"): "It's a massively appealing thing; a television show․ You have a steady job for five or six months and you have this feeling of family․ And yet you get this incredible luxury of playing someone new every year․""
  • Well known for her role in the series "American Horror Story․"

Awards

  • 2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-Breakthrough Performer of the Year: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2016Special Jury Award-Best Actress - Narrative Feature: winner
  • 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated