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Parker Posey Biography

Birth Name:Parker Christian Posey

Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Was awarded a 2004 Florida Film Critics Circle award as a member of the cast of "A Mighty Wind․"
Was nominated for a 1998 Satellite Award for her role in "The House of Yes․"
Attended the State University of New York at Purchase
Started her career as a dancer on stage
Quote: "I like to make sense of a character in whatever genre I'm acting in․ That's fun!"
Best known for acting in numerous independent films
Was a college roomate of actresses Sherry Stringfield and Orfagh Casidy
Served as a guest judge on the first season of "Project Runway․"

Awards

1997Special Jury Recognition-: winner
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2001Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2003Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2007Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
2008Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
2008Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2013INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: winner
2017Jury Prize-Best Ensemble Cast - North American Narrative Feature: winner
2019Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in Streaming Presentation: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Drama: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated