Phyllis Smith

Birth Name:

Phyllis Smith

Birth Place:

Lemay, Missouri, United States

Profession

Actress, Casting department, Soundtrack

Worked as a dancer and burlesque performer until a knee injury ended her dancing career
Worked for three years after graduating college as a preschool teacher
Began her career in the entertainment industry by working for casting agencies
Earned a degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri in St․ Louis, Miss
Received dance scholarships from Kansas University and Tulsa University
She was given the "Employee of the Year" award while working as a receptionist at an aerospace defense firm
Studied dance with a number of acclaimed instructors before beginning her career as an actor
Was a former NFL cheerleader for the St․ Louis Cardinals

2006Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2007TV Guide Award - Favorite Ensemble:Winner
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2008Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2010Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015IFJA Award - Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance:Winner
2016Annie - Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production:Winner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
2016OFTA Film Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Nominated

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