Marcia Gay Harden
Birth Place: La Jolla, CA, USA
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BIO
Marcia Gay Harden began her screen career with a student film in 1979 before making her feature film debut in The Imagemaker (1986). She gained wider recognition with Miller's Crossing (1990) and appeared in the television miniseries Sinatra (1992). She made her Broadway debut in Angels in America (1993), earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Harden appeared in films including Flubber (1997), Meet Joe Black (1998), Labor of Love (1998), and Space Cowboys (2000). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Lee Krasner in Pollock (2000) and received a second Academy Award nomination for Mystic River (2003).
Harden received an Emmy Award nomination for her guest role as Dana Lewis on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2007) and reprised the role in later seasons. Her film credits during this period include Into the Wild (2007), The Mist (2007), Rails & Ties (2007), Home (2008), Christmas Cottage (2008), Whip It (2009), and The Maiden Heist (2009). She also received an Emmy Award nomination for the television film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009).
In 2009, Harden returned to Broadway in God of Carnage, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She later joined the HBO series The Newsroom (2013), portrayed Grace Trevelyan Grey in the Fifty Shades film series (2015–2018), starred in the medical drama Code Black (2015–2018), and began starring in the CBS series So Help Me Todd in 2022.
Photos
TROPHY WIFE - ''Lice and Beary White'' - When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice p
From: Photo Flash: First Look at TROPHY WIFE's 'Lice and Beary White,' Airing 11/12
TROPHY WIFE - ''Lice and Beary White'' - When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice p
From: Photo Flash: First Look at TROPHY WIFE's 'Lice and Beary White,' Airing 11/12
TROPHY WIFE - ''Lice and Beary White'' - When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice p
From: Photo Flash: First Look at TROPHY WIFE's 'Lice and Beary White,' Airing 11/12
TROPHY WIFE - ''Lice and Beary White'' - When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice p
From: Photo Flash: First Look at TROPHY WIFE's 'Lice and Beary White,' Airing 11/12
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1986 ] Stage Manager
[ 1990 ] Verna
[ 1991 ] Joy Husband
[ 1992 ] Lane
[ 1992 ] Norma
[ 1994 ] Cynthia
[ 1996 ] Arabella
[ 1996 ] Dr. Leslie Rosen
[ 1996 ] Libby
[ 1996 ] Miss Cheevus
[ 1996 ] Shelby Goddard
[ 1997 ] Dr. Sara Jean Reynolds
[ 1998 ] Allison
[ 1998 ] Dr. Samantha Hawkins
[ 1998 ] Michelle Tippet
[ 2000 ] Lee Krner
[ 2000 ] Sara Holland
[ 2001 ] Frankie
[ 2003 ] Celeste Boyle
[ 2003 ] Nan
[ 2003 ] Nancy Abbey
[ 2004 ] Grace Sutherland
[ 2004 ] Missy Goldberg
[ 2005 ] Janet Huttenson
[ 2005 ] Liz Whitewood
[ 2006 ] Edith Irving
[ 2006 ] First Lady
[ 2006 ] Mary Marino
[ 2006 ] Melora
[ 2007 ] Billie McCandless
[ 2007 ] Diane Powell
[ 2007 ] Megan Stark
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Carmody
[ 2008 ] Inga
[ 2008 ] Maryanne Kinkade
[ 2009 ] Brooke Cavendar
[ 2009 ] Rose Barlow
[ 2010 ] Jeanne
[ 2011 ] Marjorie
[ 2011 ] Principal Carol Dearden
[ 2012 ] Aamah
[ 2012 ] Madelyn
[ 2013 ] Nurse Doris Nelson
[ 2013 ] Shelley
[ 2014 ] Elizabeth
[ 2014 ] Lydia
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Baker
[ 2015 ] Dr. Grey
[ 2015 ] Jane
[ 2015 ] Judy
[ 2015 ] President of the FAFAFA
[ 2016 ] Katherine Dunn
[ 2017 ] Grace Trevelyan Grey
[ 2018 ] Grace Grey
[ 2019 ] Lt. Lewis
[ 2020 ] Pamela
[ 2021 ] Principal Shelly
[ 2022 ] Claire Gibson
[ 2022 ] Countess Sylvia de Grsi
[ 2025 ] Salenus
TV Shows
Dr. Leanne Rorish
FBI Agent Dana Lewis, Star Morrison
Andrea Haskell
Maggie Brener
Rebecca Halliday
Keller
Diane Buckley
Margaret
[ 2025-2025 ] Salenus (voice)
[ 2024-2025 ] Mayor Christie Holman
[ 2026-2026 ] Margaret Vandenburg
Awards and Nominations
Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage
winner
Marcia Gay Harden , God of Carnage
winner
Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage
Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America
Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America: Perestroika
Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Videos
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Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-10 11:08:01
Video: Apple Shares Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 8 of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 8 of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek From THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Episode 7
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Episode 4
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Episode 3
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Episode 2
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Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Premiere
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Video: Jennifer Aniston, Jeremy Irons, & More Star in THE MORNING SHOW Season 4 Trailer
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Video: Watch THE MORNING SHOW Season Three Trailer As the Future of UBA Gets Put in Danger
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Video: Jon Hamm Crashes THE MORNING SHOW in Season Three Teaser Trailer With Jennifer Aniston & Reese Witherspoon
by Michael Major - 2023-07-27 10:14:21
VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris & Brooks Ashmanskas on Relating to Their UNCOUPLED Characters
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VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris, Brooks Ashmanskas & More in Netflix's UNCOUPLED Series Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-07-13 11:21:36
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Season Two of THE MORNING SHOW!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-23 11:03:44
News
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled the full trailer for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the new star-studded series starring and executive-produced by Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer. Watch it now.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
The 41st Annual Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society, honored excellence in casting at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York, and London. See photos from inside the ceremony.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 41st Annual Artios Awards held at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Casting Society has revealed the presenters for the 41st Annual Artios Awards, which will take place at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and One Moorgate Place in London.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled the teaser for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the new star-studded series starring and executive-produced by Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025
Apple TV has revealed the premiere date and sneak peek at Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a new series starring and executive-produced by Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer. Check out first-look photos now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Apple TV has shared a new sneak peek clip from the Season 4 finale of “The Morning Show' Season 4. In the season finale, Alex lays everything on the line to bring Bradley home. Watch the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025
The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Apple TV has shared a new sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of “The Morning Show' Season 4. In the episode, a night at the opera provides cover for a secret rendezvous. Watch the clip.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2025
Apple TV+ has released a new sneak peek from The Morning Show Season 4, Episode 8. In the clip, Alex and Cory wrestle with questions of legacy while Bradley’s investigation takes a dangerous new turn. Watch the exclusive preview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Apple TV has shared a new sneak peek clip from the seventh episode of “The Morning Show' Season 4. In the episode, Yanko and Bradley’s loyalties are tested when Claire resurfaces. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
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Catch a sneak peek of Episode 5 of THE MORNING SHOW Season 4, featuring Chris's confrontation with her past and Mia's new strategy. Tune in October 15!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a new sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of “The Morning Show' Season 4. In the episode, a breaking news story pushes the understaffed TMS crew to the brink. Watch the clip!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a new sneak peek clip from the third episode of “The Morning Show' Season 4. In the episode, Alex is blindsided by a surprise reunion when she attends a conference on climate change. Watch the clip!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
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by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
The Apple TV+ drama “The Morning Show” has been renewed for a fifth season, with the fourth season debuting on the streamer today. The series stars and is executive-produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a new sneak peek clip from the Season 4 premiere of the hit drama series, “The Morning Show.” In the episode, as UBN prepares for the 2024 Games in Paris, an unexpected crisis throws the network into chaos. Watch the clip now.
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025
The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Marcia Gay Harden has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Marcia Gay Harden has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for God of Carnage, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Supporting Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.
Marcia Gay Harden has won the following awards: Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for God of Carnage, a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in God of Carnage, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Angels in America, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Mystic River. Additionally, she received nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Pollock, and for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Newsroom.
