DOB: December 9, 1962
Academy Awards:
Best Actress Nomination
"Transamerica" (2005); lost to Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line")
Emmy Awards: Win - Best Comedy Actress ("Desperate Housewives," 2005)
Best Comedy Actress Nomination
"Desperate Housewives" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")
Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Drama Actress ("Transamerica," 2006)
Best TV Comedy Actress Nominations
"Desperate Housewives" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")
"Desperate Housewives" (2006); lost to Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds")
"Desperate Housewives" (2005); lost to Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives")
"Sports Night" (2000); lost to Sarah Jessica Parker ("Sex and the City")
SAG Awards: Wins - Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Desperate Housewives," 2006); Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Desperate Housewives," 2005); Best TV Comedy Actress ("Desperate Housewives," 2006)
Best Film Actress Nomination
"Transamerica" (2006); lost to Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line")
Best TV Comedy Ensemble Nominations
"Desperate Housewives" (2009); lost to "30 Rock"
"Desperate Housewives" (2008); lost to "The Office"
"Desperate Housewives" (2007); lost to "The Office"
"Sports Night" (2000); lost to "Frasier"
Best TV Comedy Actress Nomination
"Desperate Housewives" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")
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