Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson, an award-winning actress, has left an indelible mark on both the silver screen and the stage with her diverse and compelling performances. Making her feature film debut in Brian De Palma's The Untouchables in 1987, she quickly established herself as a versatile artist, appearing in a variety of roles in films such as The Green Mile, Far from Heaven, and Dogville. Her performances in the drama films The Station Agent and Pieces of April in 2003 garnered critical acclaim, paving the way for her to receive a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Clarkson's extensive body of work extends beyond film to television and theatre. She was a recurring guest star on the HBO series "Six Feet Under" from 2002 to 2005, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performance. She returned to theatre in 2014, playing the role of Madge Kendal in a Broadway production of "The Elephant Man," a role that earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her television work also includes guest appearances on the Netflix series "House of Cards" and a co-starring role with Amy Adams on the HBO miniseries "Sharp Objects" in 2018, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.

Clarkson's accomplishments also include a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her performance in Sally Potter's drama The Party. Her talent and commitment to her craft have been acknowledged by a host of awarding bodies, including the New York Film Critics Circle, the Satellite Award, and the Saturn Award. A graduate of Fordham University and the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University, Clarkson continues to inspire audiences with her performances, and, as a committed environmentalist, she also uses her platform to advocate for environmental issues.