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Teri Hatcher Biography

Birth Name:Teri Lynn Hatcher

Birth Place:Palo Alto, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series for "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" in 1994
Won a Golden Apple Award for Female Discovery of the Year in 1996
Made her screen acting debut as Amy in "The Love Boat" in 1985
Trained in acting at the American Conservatory Theatre
Quote: "(On her difficult childhood): "Ultimately, I think it's good to come from some difficulties, because it makes you a survivor․ And I know I survived․""
Quote: "(Her advice) "Be healthy, reach your own goals and don't be afraid to impersonate a SNL star․""
Well-known for her lisp and breathless speaking voice
Best known for her role as Susan Delfino in "Desperate Housewives" and as Lois Lane in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman․"
Broke a rib on the set of "Desperate Housewives" while rehearsing for a scene where she had to pole dance
Was a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers for the 1984 NFL season
In 2009, she participated in the Malibu Triathlon, where she finished in two hours and six minutes

1993TV Guide Award-Favorite TV Couple: winner
1994Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1997Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Villain: nominated