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Christine Baranski

Acting

Born May 2, 1952 · Buffalo, New York, USA

Also known as Christine Jane Baranski

Biography

Christine Baranski, an acclaimed actress hailing from Buffalo, New York, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Her illustrious career spans decades, characterized by her exceptional talent and versatility. Baranski's captivating performances in film, television, and theatre, including roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!," have earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Renowned for her impeccable comedic timing and dramatic depth, she's garnered numerous accolades, showcasing her prowess in both drama and comedy. Baranski's enduring presence and dedication to her craft have cemented her as a revered figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with every role she embodies.

Awards & recognition

  • Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardBest Acting Ensemble · 2002
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2002
  • American Comedy Awards · 1996
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 1996
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 1996
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  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 1995
  • Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a Play · 1992
  • Tony AwardBest Featured Actress in a Play · 1989
  • Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a Play · 1984
  • Tony AwardBest Featured Actress in a Play · 1984
  • European Film Award – People's Choice AwardBest European Film · 2019 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

On Broadway

2019as Self

Regular Show

2010as Guardian (voice)

BoJack Horseman

2014as Amanda Hannity (voice)

Ghost Whisperer

2005as Faith Clancy

Young Sheldon

2017as Beverly Hofstadter

The Simpsons

1989as Christine Baranski (voice)

The Big Bang Theory

2007as Beverly Hofstadter

Psych

2006as Alice Clayton

Fancy Nancy

as Mrs. Devine (voice)

Be My Guest with Ina Garten

2022as Self - Guest

Frasier

1993as Nora Fairchild

The Gilded Age

2022as Agnes van Rhijn

The Good Wife

2009as Diane Lockhart

The Good Fight

2017as Diane Lockhart

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996as Sonja Umdahl

Miss Sloane

2016as Evelyn Sumner

Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?

2005as Amelia von Butch (voice)

Family Guy

1999as Christine Baranski (voice)

Law & Order

1990as Katherine Masucci-Beigal

American Masters

1986as Josephine Nivison Hopper

Hopper: An American Love Story

2022as Josephine Hopper (voice)

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

To Dance with the White Dog

1993as Kate

Sinatra: All or Nothing at All

as Ruth Berle (voice)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

2018as Tanya

Chicago

2002as Mary Sunshine

The Birdcage

1996as Katharine Archer

Mamma Mia!

2008as Tanya Chesham-Leigh

American Dad!

2005as Homeless Woman (voice)

Addams Family Values

1993as Becky Martin-Granger

Nine Perfect Strangers

2021as Victoria O'Clair

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000as Martha May Whovier

Cruel Intentions

1999as Bunny Caldwell

Trolls

2016as Chef (voice)

The Ref

1994as Connie Chasseur

The War

1994as Miss Strapford

Reversal of Fortune

1990as Andrea Reynolds

Get Bruce!

1999as Self

Every Act of Life

2018as Self

Ugly Betty

2006as Victoria Hartley

A Bad Moms Christmas

2017as Ruth Mitchell

Bulworth

1998as Constance Bulworth

The Odd Couple II

1998as Thelma

New Jersey Drive

1995as Prosecutor

Jeffrey

1995as Ann Marwood Bartle

Bowfinger

1999as Carol

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015as Self

Legal Eagles

1986as Carol Freeman

9½ Weeks

1986as Thea