Mare Winningham
Birth Name:
Mary Megan Winningham
Birth Place:
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Began to study acting during summer workshops as a teen at California State University, Northridge where her father was a professor
- Best known for her role in numerous made-for-television movies over the course of her career that have included "Off the Minnesota Strip", "The Thorn Birds" and most recently, "Hatfields & McCoys"
- Initially got her start as a singer-songwriter in 1976 on "The Gong Show", but would soon sign an acting contract
- Became a member of the 1980s group, the 'Brat Pack' after filming "St․ Elmo's Fire"
- Has released several albums of folk music
- Learned sign language for her role in 1985's "Love is Never Silent"
Awards
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Winner
- 1983Genie - Best Performance by a Foreign Actress:Nominated
- 1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 1990Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female:Nominated
- 1994CableACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1996Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1996Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female:Winner
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner
- 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2004Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special:Nominated
- 2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2006CamieWinner
- 2011Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie:Nominated
- 2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
- 2012Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2022OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
- 2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated