Frances McDormand
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series (Jan 26, 2026)
Debut of the Month: OEDIPUS' John Carroll Lynch Tells Audiences to 'Buckle Up!' (Dec 23, 2025)
Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway (Oct 30, 2025)
BIO
Frances McDormand studied at the Yale School of Drama. Stage appearances include The Country Girl directed by Mike Nichols on Broadway, Caryl Churchill’s Far Away directed by Stephen Daldry at New York Theatre Workshop, her Tony-nominated performance as ‘Stella’ in A Streetcar Named Desire, The Sisters Rosenzweig directed by Daniel Sullivan at Lincoln Center Theatre, The Swan at The Public Theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire (this time as ‘Blanche’) at the Gate Theater in Dublin, and Dare Clubb's Oedipus at the Blue Light Theater Company opposite Billy Crudup. With The Wooster Group, she performed in To You, The Birdie! and North Atlantic. Films include Burn After Reading, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Friends With Money, Laurel Canyon, Something’s Gotta Give, Wonder Boys, City By The Sea, Madeline, Primal Fear, Lone Star, Palookaville, Chattahoochee, Darkman, Hidden Agenda, Short Cuts, Beyond Rangoon, Paradise Road, The Man Who Wasn’t There, Raising Arizona, and Blood Simple. She can next be seen in Transformers 3 and opposite Sean Penn in This Must Be the Place. She is the recipient of four Academy Award nominations: Mississippi Burning, Almost Famous, North Country, and Fargo, for which she received the award for her performance as ‘Marge Gunderson’.
Photos
75th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured: Frances McDormand, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”, winner Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Â" Drama at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Ja
From: Photo Flash: Barbra Streisand, Oprah & More at 75th Annual GOLDEN GOLD AWARDS
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1984 ] Abby
[ 1985 ] Nun
[ 1987 ] Dot
[ 1988 ] Mrs. Pell
[ 1989 ] Mae Foley
[ 1990 ] Ingrid Jessner
[ 1990 ] Julie Htings
[ 1991 ] Grace
[ 1992 ] Nora Scanlan
[ 1993 ] Betty Weathers
[ 1994 ] Woman on TV
[ 1995 ] Andy Bowman
[ 1995 ] June
[ 1996 ] Bunny
[ 1996 ] Marge Gunderson
[ 1996 ] Molly
[ 1997 ] Dr. Verstak
[ 1998 ] Alice
[ 1998 ] Conlon
[ 1998 ] Miss Clavel
[ 2000 ] Elaine Miller
[ 2000 ] Sara Gkell
[ 2001 ] Doris Crane
[ 2002 ] Jane
[ 2002 ] Michelle
[ 2003 ] Zoe
[ 2005 ] Glory
[ 2005 ] Handler
[ 2006 ] Jane
[ 2008 ] Linda Litzke
[ 2008 ] Miss Pettigrew
[ 2011 ] Jane
[ 2011 ] Mearing
[ 2012 ] Captain Chantal Dubois
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Bishop
[ 2012 ] Sue Thomon
[ 2015 ] Momma
[ 2016 ] C.C. Calhoun
[ 2017 ] Mildred
[ 2018 ] Interpreter Nelson
[ 2020 ] Fern
[ 2020 ] Lucinda Krementz
[ 2021 ] Lady Macbeth
[ 2022 ] Scarface Janz
[ 2024 ] Pam
[ 2024 ] Pam
TV Shows
Adult Hannah Rayburn
Awards and Nominations
winner
Frances McDormand, Good People
winner
Frances McDormand, Good People
winner
Frances McDormand, Good People
Frances McDormand, The Country Girl
Frances McDormand, A Streetcar Named Desire
Frances McDormand , A Streetcar Named Desire
Videos
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares Behind the Scenes Look at THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Michael Major - 2022-01-17 09:15:29
VIDEO: Kathryn Hunter Talks Playing The Witches in THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Michael Major - 2022-01-14 16:14:52
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-01-11 15:23:39
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks Shakespeare, MACBETH, and More on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2021-12-16 06:46:15
VIDEO: Watch the New Teaser Trailer for THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Michael Major - 2021-10-18 09:32:50
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Upcoming Film, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-21 09:09:41
VIDEO: Watch Chloé Zhao's 'Behind the Scene' Video on NOMADLAND
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-11 11:06:35
VIDEO: David Tennant and Michael Sheen Reunite For GOOD OMENS Lockdown Mini-Episode
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-02 10:40:57
VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-12 09:33:18
VIDEO: See Renee Elise Goldsberry in the ALTERED CARBON Season Two Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-11 11:48:18
VIDEO: Watch a New TV Spot for UNDERWATER, Starring Kristen Stewart & John Gallagher Jr.
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-20 19:58:44
VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon Was Offered a Cameo in ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-23 20:19:46
VIDEO: Renee Elise Goldsberry and Sterling K. Brown Star in Trailer for A24's WAVES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-05 09:35:29
VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson Talks His Crush on Frances McDormand on The Ellen Show
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-04 08:47:19
VIDEO: Saturday Night Live Pokes Fun at Oscar Winners and Losers With Celebrity Family Feud Sketch
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-11 10:21:44
VIDEO: Frances McDormand Explains Inclusion Rider Backstage at the 90th Oscars
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-05 15:21:20
News
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. New episodes debut on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
John Carroll Lynch discusses his Broadway debut in Oedipus, the powerful production that's captivating audiences. Read more about his experience!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Discover photos from the opening night of Ethan Coen's Let's Love! starring Aubrey Plaza and more at Atlantic Theater Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
Suzanne Bocanegra’s Honor, an Artist Lecture, starring Lili Taylor, will receive its first multi-night run at The Performing Garage in SoHo from September 3–14, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
This June, Emmy and Golden Globe winner John Goodman and Evan Azriliant, in association with Without A Net Productions, will present Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey, a rock & 'role' monologue written and performed by veteran actor and musician Thomas G. Waites, directed by Joe Danisi, with musical direction by Tony Daniels.
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025
Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025
The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Veteran actor and musician Thomas G. Waites will step into the spotlight with Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey Off-Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
The Young Vic Theatre and Francesca Moody Productions have announced more guest artist names to be featured in Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will inspire audiences with her optimism, energy, and magnificent voice in April. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extension to Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, now playing from 6 - 24 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
On March 6, Renée Elise Goldsberry attended opening night of the 2025 Athena Film Festival on Barnard’s NYC campus, which opened with a screening of the documentary Satisfied. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Francesca Moody Productions will present Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, in association with the Young Vic in May. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024
The Wooster Group, renowned for their innovative theater, will bring their political satire SYMPHONY OF RATS to OZ Arts Nashville, featuring a multimedia exploration of presidential madness. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024
Like the rest of the Girls5Eva fanbase, Renée Elise Goldsberry hopes the show isn't over. 'We're praying,' the Tony-winner said on a recent appearance on Sherri, when asked if the musical series would continue. Watch the interview!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2024
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frances McDormand has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Frances McDormand has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Good People, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Good People, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Good People, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Country Girl, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.
Frances McDormand has won several prestigious awards for her performance in Good People. She received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards.
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