Connie Britton
Hailing her performance on the show, the Wall Street Journal recently said, "...its a good bet that Connie Brittons flawless portrayal of the coachs wife, Tami, will win (Emmy) notice... Ms. Brittons Tami captures this character in appealing depth." And Entertainment Weekly called her performance an Emmy-worthy turn. The Television Critics Association, which made the series its most nominated show of this season, awarded an individual nomination for Britton.
Britton starred in ABCs award-winning comedy Spin City, opposite Michael J. Fox for five seasons, as well as Lost at Home, opposite Mitch Rouse and Gregory Hines. Her other television credits include the comedy The Fighting Fitzgeralds (opposite Brian Dennehy), and a recurring role in the highly acclaimed drama The West Wing, and the popular 24.
Britton can next be seen in the independent feature The Last Winter, opposite Ron Perlman, due to be released by IFC on September 19, 2007. Britton received accolades for her starring role in Edward Burns acclaimed independent film The Brothers McMullen, in which she captivated moviegoers with her portrayal of Molly, the luminous wife of a cheating husband. This popular low-budget film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. After nearly canceling her audition with director Ed Burns, this last meeting of the day turned into the role that would launch her career.
Some of her other feature credits include Burns No Looking Back, and Looking for Kitty and The Lather Effect written and directed by Sarah Kelly.
In her free time, Britton, who resides in both New York and Los Angeles, enjoys hiking and yoga. She is currently finalizing a documentary, which she produced and directed on the orphans of Ethiopia.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Britton moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of seven with her family, including her fraternal twin sister. She went on to attend Dartmouth College, where she majored in Asian studies and spent a term in Beijing, China studying Chinese. Upon graduation she moved to New York, where she spent two years at the Neighborhood Playhouse studying with Sanford Meisner, and then performed in regional theater and off-Broadway productions.
Connie Britton Facts
Occupation | Actress |
Birthday | March 6, 1968 (54) |
Sign | Pisces |
Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Height | 5' 8" (1m73) How tall is Connie Britton compared to you? |
Selected Filmography
American Ultra | ||
8:00 A.M. | ||
Nashville: The Complete Fourth Season | ||
Friday Night Lights | ||
American Horror Story Sneak Peek | ||
Nashville: Season 3 | ||
A Nightmare on Elm Street | ||
American Horror Story: Season 1 | ||
The To Do List | ||
Women in Trouble | ||
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