Felicity Huffman began her acting career in the 1980s, with her breakthrough coming in the late 1990s. She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Dana Whitaker in the ABC comedy-drama Sports Night, for which she also served as an executive producer. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination and set the stage for her rise in television.
Huffman's most notable role came as Lynette Scavo in the successful ABC series Desperate Housewives, a performance that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also received three Screen Actors Guild Awards for her work on the show. These accolades solidified her reputation as a leading actress in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Beyond television, Huffman achieved further acclaim for her film work. She portrayed a transgender woman in the 2005 film Transamerica, a performance widely praised by critics. This role earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, the Independent Spirit Award, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She was also honored by the National Board of Review.
Her additional film credits include Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, Georgia Rule, Phoebe in Wonderland, Rudderless, and Otherhood. She has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, including an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and an Obie Award for her work in theater.
In more recent years, Huffman starred in the anthology crime drama American Crime on ABC. The role further demonstrated her versatility as an actress and brought her continued critical attention.
Felicity Huffman is also an author. She co-wrote the book A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend, providing insights and humor about relationships from the female perspective.
In September 1997, Felicity Huffman married fellow actor William H. Macy. The couple shares two daughters, Sophia Grace and Georgia Grace. Throughout their marriage, Huffman and Macy have collaborated professionally on numerous film and television projects. In recognition of their contributions to the entertainment industry, they were jointly awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 9 Dec, 1962 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Stage actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Bedford |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Spouse: | William H. Macy [M. 1997] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 45 million |
