Patricia Wettig
Birth Name:
Patricia Wettig
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Earned a Master's in Fine Arts degree in playwriting from Smith College in 2001
- Trained the dramatic arts as a student at Temple University
- Quote: "(On working in stage productions) "You're like a little soldier․ You have to come ready for battle․""
- Often takes on the role of intelligent, sensitive characters
- Married her "thirtysomething" co-star Ken Olin in 1982
- Previously worked as a personal dresser to actress Shirley MacLaine
Awards
- 1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1990Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated
- 1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
- 1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1991Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated
- 2008Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated