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DOB: July 24, 1968

Background: Chenoweth is an American actress and singer who was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She started performing gospel music at an early age and participated in the drama programs in her school. She attended Oklahoma State University and earned a degree in musical theatre plus a master's degree in opera.

Filmography: After moving to New York City, she began appearing in off-Broadway productions such as "The Fantasticks" and "Scapin." She made her Broadway debut in 1997 in the musical "Steel Pier," and followed with "Strike up the Band" and "A New Brain" before winning a Tony Award for her featured performance in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." She earned another Tony nomination for "Wicked," and has performed in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," "Candide," "The Apple Tree," and "Promises, Promises." Her films have included "Bewitched," "The Pink Panther," "RV," "Running with Scissors," "Deck the Halls," "Stranger Than Fiction," and "Four Christmases." She has been a cast member on the TV series "The West Wing" and "Pushing Daisies," for which she won an Emmy Award for her supporting role. She also earned Emmy nominations for her guest starring role on "Glee" in 2010 and 2011.
 

Emmy Awards: Win - Best Comedy Supporting Actress ("Pushing Daisies," 2009)

Best Comedy Supporting Actress Nomination
"Pushing Daisies" (2008); lost to Jean Smart ("Samantha Who?")

Best Comedy Guest Actress Nominations
"Glee" (2011) - episode "Rumours"; lost to Gwyneth Paltrow ("Glee")
"Glee" (2010); lost to Betty White ("Saturday Night Live")

Tony Awards: Win - Best Featured Actress in a Musical ("You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," 1999)

Best Actress in a Musical Nomination
"Wicked" (2004); lost to Idina Menzel ("Wicked")

SAG Awards:

Best TV Drama Ensemble Nominations
"The West Wing" (2006); lost to "Lost"
"The West Wing" (2005); lost to "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation"