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Mary-Louise Parker Biography

Birth Name:Mary-Louise Parker

Birth Place:Fort Jackson, South Carolina, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Co-founded the Edge Theater with director and fellow University of North Carolina student Joe Mantello
Received a 2016 Muse Award from the New York Women in Film & Television
Graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Made her Broadway debut playing Rita in "Prelude to a Kiss" in 1990
Quote: "There's something blue-collar about theater․ You go there, you do it and you come home․"
Known for her character Nancy Botwin in the series "Weeds․"
Has served as a contributing writer for various publications, incuding Esquire magazine, The Riviter and "The New York Times․"
She enjoys painting watercolors, writing poetry and knitting
Prefers theater to film because each performance offers an opportunity for growth and improvement

Awards

1994ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2000Genie-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: winner
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: winner
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004WIN Award-Best Actress in a Made for Television Movie: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Drama Diva: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress of the Decade: winner
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated