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Patricia Clarkson

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in numerous leading and supporting roles in a variety of films ranging from independent film features to major film studio productions. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Tony Award.

Born and raised in New Orleans to a politician mother and school administrator father, Clarkson earned a degree in drama from Fordham University before attending the Yale School of Drama, where she graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree. She made her feature film debut in Brian De Palma's mob drama The Untouchables (1987), followed by a supporting role in Buddy Van Horn's The Dead Pool (1988). After appearing in minor roles in the early and mid-1990s, she garnered critical attention for her portrayal of a drug-addicted actress in the independent drama High Art (1998). She appeared in numerous supporting roles in such films as The Green Mile (1999), The Pledge (2001), Far from Heaven (2002), and Dogville (2003).

She garnered further critical acclaim in 2003 for her performances in the drama films The Station Agent, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and Pieces of April, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Clarkson also appeared as a recurring guest star on the HBO series Six Feet Under from 2002 to 2005, and won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performance. Other credits from the 2000s include Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), Lars and the Real Girl (2007), and Elegy (2008). She also appeared in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), and Whatever Works (2009).

In 2010, Clarkson had a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's thriller Shutter Island, followed by roles in the mainstream comedies Easy A and Friends with Benefits. She subsequently portrayed the villainous Ava Paige in The Maze Runner (2014) and its two sequels. She returned to theater in 2014, playing the role of Madge Kendal in a Broadway production of The Elephant Man, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress. In 2017, she won a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sally Potter's drama The Party, and guest-starred on the Netflix series House of Cards. She co-starred 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. In 2023, Clarkson took on the lead role in the espionage thriller series Gray, co-produced by AGC Television and Lionsgate Films.

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Patricia Clarkson STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Mary Cavan Tyrone

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Mrs. Kendal

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Nan/Linda

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bernadette Dixon

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dido Mendelssohn

[Broadway]
1989
Phoebe Kidde

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Dewy Overlander

[Broadway]
1986
Corrinna Stroller [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Phyllis Tiverton


Patricia Clarkson Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Patricia Clarkson, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Patricia Clarkson, The Elephant Man

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Patricia ClarksonA Streetcar Named Desire


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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patricia Clarkson, The Maiden's Prayer / A View from the Bridge


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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patricia Clarkson, The Maiden's Prayer / A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patricia Clarkson, The Maiden's Prayer / A View from the Bridge

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Play

Patricia ClarksonThe Maiden's Prayer

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Patricia Clarkson News


Review Roundup: Did Brian Cox Impress in LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT?


The Emmy, Golden Globe and Olivier award-winning actor Brian Cox, has made his return to the London stage in Jeremy Herrin’s new production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

Review: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Wyndham's Theatre


Eugene O'Neill's classic play of family strife has had regular revivals in London (most recently in 2018 and 2012). Set in 1912 and published posthumously in 1956, it remains one of the great American plays. Brian Cox returns to the London stage as James Tyrone, actor, family colossus, and flawed man, in a mesmerising performance.

Photos: First Look at LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT


All new production photos have been released for the new staging of Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical magnum opus, Long Day’s Journey into Night directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out the photos here!

Video: Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson Defend Casting 'Celebrities' in Theatre Roles


In a new interview, Long Day's Journey into Night stars Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson responded to the idea that celebrities are used as a marketing tactic in the theater. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at Wyndham's Theatre


All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Eugene O’Neill’s  Long Day’s Journey into Night directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out the photos here!

Laurie Kynaston Joins the Cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT


Laurie Kynaston has joined Long Day's Journey Into Night in the role of Edmund Tyrone, replacing Anthony Boyle who has had to withdraw due to personal reasons. Learn more about the production!

FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations


GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 29th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 29, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Anthony Boyle Will Join The Cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT; Plus Full Creative Team Revealed


Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Anthony Boyle (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) will join the cast of Long Day's Journey into Night, playing the role of Edmund Tyrone. He will be replacing Alex Lawther who has reluctantly withdrawn from the production due to a scheduling conflict. 

Photos: Patricia Clarkson, Ronan Farrow, Zac Posen And More Turn Out To Celebrate the Carnegie Hall 2023-24 Season


Patricia Clarkson, Ronan Farrow, Zac Posen, Liev Schreiber, and Elizabeth Segerstrom joined Carnegie Hall to celebrate the 2023–2024 season. See photos from the evening. 

Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AMERICAN at Riverside Studios


A new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland's Ulster American is headed to Riverside Studios this year, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: Inside Frank DiLella's Birthday Celebration at Sardi's


Frank DiLella, theatre journalist and the eight-time Emmy Award winning host of “On Stage” on Spectrum News NY1, recently celebrated his birthday with a star-studded bash at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the night here!

The Green Room 42 To Present Lilli Jacobs: ALL ABOUT LOVE In October


Love comes to The Green Room 42 in October. Join Lilli Jacobs for a night of soulful music and heartfelt storytelling. Don't miss this captivating performance.

Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack, And Louisa Harland Join Brian Cox For LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT West End


The new West End production of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical magnum opus Long Day's Journey into Night led by Emmy-winner Brian Cox has added Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) and more to its cast.

23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List


Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, 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 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Photos: Stars Gather to Honor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United at Roundabout Gala


Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2023 Gala honoring Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United. Check out photos from the red carpet!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for PICTURES FROM HOME Opening Night


Check out red carpet photos from opening night of Pictures From Home, starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein!

SHE SAID Will Stream on Peacock In January


She Said is the latest addition to Peacock’s growing library of iconic films, including Ticket to Paradise, Bros, Nope, Mid-Century, The Silent Twins, Halloween Ends, Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Jurassic World Dominion, Vengeance, Brian and Charles and The Black Phone.

SHE SAID Sets DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital Release


The film is from Emmy-winning director Maria Schrader (“Unorthodox”; I’m Your Man), featuring performances by two-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick, The Plot Against America), with Mulligan’s performance receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

VIDEO: Watch Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell & More in the CAUSEWAY Film Trailer


Watch the video trailer for 'Causeway,' a new film directed by Lila Neugebauer ('The Waverly Gallery') starring Jennifer Lawrence, Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell ('The Music Man,' 'The Humans'), Linda Emond ('Cabaret,' 'Death of a Salesman'), Stephen McKinley Henderson ('A Doll's House Part 2'), Brian Tyree Henry (“Lobby Hero,' 'The Book of Mormon').

Patricia Clarkson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patricia Clarkson been in?

Patricia Clarkson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Patricia Clarkson been in?

Patricia Clarkson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Patricia Clarkson been nominated for?

Patricia Clarkson has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Elephant Man," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Elephant Man," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire," and multiple nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Maiden's Prayer" and "A View from the Bridge." She also received a nomination for Best Featured Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Maiden's Prayer."

What awards has Patricia Clarkson won?

Patricia Clarkson has won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performances in The Maiden's Prayer and A View from the Bridge.

What is Patricia Clarkson next theatre project?

Patricia Clarkson's next show will be Long Day’s Journey Into Night which opens on 3/19/2024 on West End.

What was Patricia Clarkson's first West End show?

Patricia Clarkson's first West End show was Long Day’s Journey Into Night which opened in 2024

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