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Megan Mullally Biography

Birth Name:Megan Mullally

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

Was awarded a Gracie Award in 2018
Was honored at the 2005 Women in Film's Crystal and Lucy Awards
Graduated from Northwestern University with a communication degree
Married actor Nick Offerman in 2003
Studied at the School of American Ballet
Quote: "(On her talk show) "I've been a guest on a lot of talk shows and sometimes it has felt like I'm being fitted into a format․ I don't want to force anything on my show․ I'm not afraid if something uncomfortable or unexpected comes up during the course of a segment․ I'm okay with not being funny for five minutes․ And I don't want my guests to feel that they have to ride a unicycle or swallow flaming keys for laughs․ I don't want them to feel pressure to set the world on fire․""
Known for her role as Karen Walker on the series "Will & Grace․"
Member of the music duo Nancy and Beth

Awards

1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance By a Young Actress in a New Television, Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Comedy Series: winner
1999TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
1999Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2000TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2000Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: winner
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Sidekick: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress, Comedy: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2006TV Guide Award-Editor's Choice: winner
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Streamy Award-Best Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: winner
2010INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: winner
2013Best of the Midwest Award-Best Female Actor: nominated
2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Musical: winner
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
2020Dorian Award-TV Musical Performance of the Year: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated