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Molly Parker Biography

Birth Place:

British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Spent her childhood on a commune
Her parents also owned a seafood store
At the age of 3, began a ballet career, which included three years with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
She eventually gave up ballet in her late teens in order to pursue acting
Often plays unconventional characters
Two of her most memorable include a necrophiliac in Kissed (1996) and a prostitute in Suspicious River (2000)
Gave her son William the middle name "Strummer" in honor of Joe Strummer, lead singer of the Clash

2017Canadian Screen Awards-Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2016Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2007Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2002Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2002Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
2001Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1997Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner