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Stockard Channing Biography

Birth Name:Susan Williams Antonia Stockard

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Supports the Alzheimer's Association as well as The Doe Fund, helping formerly homeless and low-income individuals
  • Won an ALFS Award at the London Critics Circle Film Awards in 2003 for Actress of the Year for her work in "The Business of Strangers․"
  • Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress in a Romance for "Up Close & Personal" in 1997 and for Favorite Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Romance for "Practical Magic" in 1999
  • Won a Tony Award in 1985 for "A Day In the Death of Joe Egg․"
  • Won the 2001 Peter J․ Owens Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival
  • Made her stage debut in a production of "The Investigation" at the experimental Theatre Company in 1966
  • Studied at both The Chapin School and The Madeira School before graduating from Radcliffe College in 1965
  • Quote: "You don't want to play a character you can't inhabit or commit to fully․"
  • Gained national recognition with her role as Betty Rizzo in "Grease" after years of television work
  • Performed in multiple Broadway productions even after becoming a television actress, including "Six Degrees of Separation" and "The Lion in Winter․"
  • Narrated the National Park Service's Pearl Harbor historical film, shown at the USS Arizona memorial
  • Only allows fellow actor Martin Sheen to call her by her real name, Susan

Awards

  • 1975Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
  • 1976Golden Globe-Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Female: nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1989ACE-Actress in a Dramatic or Theatrical Special: winner
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1994Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1994CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1994NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1995CableACE-Actress in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1996NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Romance: winner
  • 1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
  • 1999Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2001OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actress of the Year in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2002AFI Award-Actor of the Year - Female - Movies: nominated
  • 2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: winner
  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: winner
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: winner
  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special: winner
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated