Frances Conroy
Frances Conroy ( born November 13, 1953 in Monroe, Georgia, USA) is an American film and theater actress.
Life
In addition to several appearances in movies like Scent of a Woman and Sleepless in Seattle, it is mainly through her award-winning portrayal of Ruth Fisher in the television series Six Feet Under - Died is always known. Then she took roles in Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers and The Aviator by Martin Scorsese.
Conroy is in addition to her work in film primarily on Broadway active. In 2000 she was nominated for her performance in the play The Ride Down Mount Morgan for a Tony Award.
Filmography (selection)
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2003 - Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under
- 2004 - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Six Feet Under
- 2004 - Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under
Further nominations
- 2002 - Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under
- 2005 - Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under
Golden Globe Awards
- 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Emmy Awards
- 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series ( nomination )
- 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series ( nomination )