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Paula Malcomson Biography

Birth Name:Paula Malcomson

Birth Place:Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Deadwood" in 2007
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Another Girl Another Planet" in 1992
  • Quote: "I just want to play strong characters, whatever that is in․ For me, television is where it's at․ You get to play a character for a long period of time, and you get to dig deep․ It's a home to go to․"
  • Best known for her role as Katniss' Mother in "The Hunger Games" series and as Trixie in "Deadwood․"
  • Produced and directed the short film "In the A․M․ of Dec․ 26th at Mickey's (on the Corner of Cunningham & Kongosak in Barrow)" in 2008 and was also the executive producer of the 2006 short film "Like Old Times․"

Awards

  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
  • 2018Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role: winner
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated