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Parker Posey

Birth Name:
Parker Christian Posey
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Parker Posey

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 1998 Satellite Award for her role in "The House of Yes․"
  • Was awarded a 2004 Florida Film Critics Circle award as a member of the cast of "A Mighty Wind․"
  • 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 RecognitionWinner
  • 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:Winner
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