Stockard Channing

Birth Name:

Susan Williams Antonia Stockard

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Supports the Alzheimer's Association as well as The Doe Fund, helping formerly homeless and low-income individuals
Won a Tony Award in 1985 for "A Day In the Death of Joe Egg․"
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 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

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

Stockard Channing

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