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Sela Ward Biography
Birth Name:Sela Ward
Birth Place:Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Profession Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Received a bronze star from the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center's Walk of Fame in 2010
- Founded the organization Hope Village for Children, which is an emergency shelter for foster children awaiting placement
- Graduated in 1977 from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad
- Got married to venture capitalist Howard Sherman in 1992
- Started her career as a model in commercials
- Best known for working on drama television shows
- Was in contention for a Bond Girl role in "Tomorrow Never Dies․"
- Turned down the chance to portray the character Susan Mayer on the hit show "Desperate Housewives․"
Awards
- 1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1996CableACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: winner
- 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
- 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Drama Series: winner
- 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 2000TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress in a New Series: nominated
- 2000TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
- 2000Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: winner
- 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
- 2001OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
- 2001TV Guide Award-Actress of the Year in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2002Peabody Award-Winner: winner
- 2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
- 2005Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
- 2015Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2016CinemaCon Award-Ensemble of the Universe: winner
- 2017Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated