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DOB: August 2, 1964

Background: Parker is an American actress who was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She majored in drama at the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Filmography: After moving to New York City, she received a small role on the soap opera "Ryan's Hope." She followed with several off-Broadway and Broadway productions. Her film career has included "The Client," "Bullets Over Broadway," "Boys on the Side," "Reckless," "Portrait of a Lady," "The Five Senses," "Saved!," "The Spiderwick Chronicles," and "RED." Her television roles have included "Angels in America," "The West Wing," "The Robber Bride," and the Showtime comedy series "Weeds."
 

Emmy Awards: Win - Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress ("Angels in America," 2004)

Best Comedy Actress Nominations
"Weeds" (2009); lost to Toni Collette ("United States of Tara")
"Weeds" (2008); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")
"Weeds" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nomination
"The Robber Bride" (2007); lost to Helen Mirren ("Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act")

Best Drama Supporting Actress Nomination
"The West Wing" (2002); lost to Stockard Channing ("The West Wing")

Tony Awards: Win - Best Actress in a Play ("Proof," 2001)

Best Actress in a Play Nominations
"Reckless" (2005); lost to Cherry Jones ("Doubt")
"Prelude to a Kiss" (1990); lost to Maggie Smith ("Lettice and Lovage")

Golden Globe Awards: Wins - Best TV Comedy Actress ("Weeds," 2006); Best TV Supporting Actress ("Angels in America," 2004)

Best TV Comedy Actress Nominations
"Weeds" (2009); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")
"Weeds" (2008); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")
"Weeds" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")

SAG Awards:

Best TV Comedy Ensemble Nominations
"Weeds" (2009); lost to "30 Rock"
"Weeds" (2007); lost to "The Office"

Best TV Drama Ensemble Nomination
"The West Wing" (2003); lost to "Six Feet Under"

Best TV Comedy Actress Nominations
"Weeds" (2009); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")
"Weeds" (2008); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")
"Weeds" (2007); lost to America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")
"Weeds" (2006); lost to Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nomination
"Angels in America" (2004); lost to Meryl Streep ("Angels in America")