Monica Potter

Birth Name:

Monica Louise Brokaw

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actress

Was nominated for a 2013 Golden Derby Award for best supporting actress in a drama
Got her start in acting at the Cleveland Play House
Quote: "If something strikes me as really funny, very intriguing or really touching, then I just go and do it․ It's never about managing my career in a way that this would be a good move․ I have enough people telling me what to do, so I think that when I read something, if I admire the writing and who's directing it, I just go for it․"
Well known for her role in the series "Parenthood․"
Started the home furnishings company Monica Potter Home
Was featured in the Alan Jackson music video "Tall, Tall Trees․"
The song "Mrs․ Potter's Lullaby" by Adam Duritz of Counting Crows was written for her after seeing her in a film

2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2009Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2009Scream Award - Best Horror Actress:Nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actress:Nominated
2013INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2013TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress:Nominated
2013TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Drama:Nominated
2014Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated

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