Parker Posey

Parker Posey's extensive career spans film, television, and theater. Known for her versatility, Posey has earned nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Her collaborations with filmmaker Christopher Guest, in films such as "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show," and "A Mighty Wind," are noteworthy. Posey's performance in "Scream 3" received an MTV Movie Award nomination, and her role in "Superman Returns" contributed to the film being a box-office success. She was also nominated for Best Female Lead at the 23rd Independent Spirit Awards for her role in "Broken English."

Posey's television roles are as diverse as her film roles. She starred in "Lost in Space" from 2018 to 2021 and earned praise for her role in the HBO Max miniseries "The Staircase." Her work in "Louie" was positively reviewed, and she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." As of February 2025, Posey is a main cast member in the third season of "The White Lotus." She also ventured into audio fiction, starring in the podcast "Hunted" in 2019.

In addition to her acting, Posey has shown her aptitude for writing. Her memoir, "You're on an Airplane: A Self-Mythologizing Memoir," published in 2018, received critical acclaim. Her participation in Broadway and off-Broadway productions such as "Taller Than a Dwarf" and "The Realistic Joneses" demonstrates her range in the performing arts. Posey's work has been recognized with the Excellence in Acting Award at the Provincetown International Film Festival in 2012 and the Special Jury Recognition at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 for "The House of Yes."