Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy (2014)

Frances Conroy (born November 13, 1953 in Monroe , Georgia ) is an American actress . She is known for her role as Ruth Fisher in the television series Six Feet Under - Always Deaths (2001-2005) and for her various roles in American Horror Story (since 2011).

Life

In addition to some appearances in films such as The Scent of Women and Sleepless in Seattle , Frances Conroy is best known for her award-winning portrayal of Ruth Fisher in the television series Six Feet Under . She then took on roles in Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers and in Aviator by Martin Scorsese .

In addition to her film work, Conroy is primarily active on Broadway . In 2000 she was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Ride Down Mount Morgan .

Filmography (selection)

• 1984: Falling in Love ( Falling in Love )
• 1990, 1999: Law & Order (TV series, 2 episodes)
• 1992: The Scent of a Woman
• 1993: The Adventures of Huck Finn (The Adventures of Huck Finn)
• 1993: Sleepless in Seattle (Sleepless in Seattle)
• 1996: Witch Hunt (The Crucible)
• 2001–2005: Six Feet Under (TV series)
• 2002: Manhattan Love Story (Maid in Manhattan)
• 2004: Catwoman
• 2004: Aviator (The Aviator)
• 2005: Shopgirl
• 2005: Broken Flowers
• 2006: A perfect day (A Perfect Day)
• 2006: The Wicker Man
• 2007: Winter Solstice - The Hunt for the Six Signs of Light (The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising)
• 2008: Humboldt County
• 2008: Desperate Housewives (TV series)
• 2009-2014: How I Met Your Mother (TV series, 9 episodes)
• 2009: New in Town
• 2009: Love Happens
• 2010: Shelter
• 2010: Happy Town (TV series, 7 episodes)
• 2010: Stone
• 2010: Grey's Anatomy (TV series, season 7, episode 4)
• 2011: The Mentalist (TV series, episode 3x18)
• since 2011: American Horror Story (TV series)
• 2013: Royal Pains (TV series, 6 episodes)
• 2014: Chasing Ghosts
• 2015: Getting On - Nasty Old Bones ( Getting On , TV series, episode 3x03)
• 2015–2018: Casual (TV series, 11 episodes)
• 2017: Der Nebel ( The Mist , TV series, 9 episodes)
• 2018: Young Sheldon (TV series, episode 1x10)
• 2018: The Tale (The Tale)
• 2018: Mountain Rest
• since 2018: Arrested Development (TV series)
• 2018-2019: Castle Rock (TV series, 3 episodes)
• 2019: Joker
• 2020: Dead to Me (TV series, 3 episodes)

Awards and nominations

Emmy

• 2002 : Nomination for best leading actress in a drama series for Six Feet Under
• 2003 : Nomination for best leading actress in a drama series for Six Feet Under
• 2005 : Nomination for best leading actress in a drama series for Six Feet Under
• 2006 : Nomination for best leading actress in a drama series for Six Feet Under

Golden Globe Award

• 2003 : Award for Best Actress in a Series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always Dying

Screen Actors Guild Award

• 2001 : Nomination for Best Acting Company in a Television Series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always Die
• 2002 : Award for best acting company in a television series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always dies
• 2003 : Award for the best acting company in a television series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always dies
• 2003: Award for best actress in a television series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always Dying
• 2004 : Nomination for Best Acting Company in a Television Series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always Dying
• 2005 : Nomination for the best acting company in a television series - Drama for Six Feet Under - Always dies

Saturn Award

• 2012 : Nomination for best TV supporting actress for American Horror Story

Tony Award

• 2000: Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for The Ride Down Mt. Morgan

Web links

Commons : Frances Conroy  - Collection of Images

• Frances Conroy in the Internet Movie Database (English)