Quick Facts
Born:
1962-12-09
Birthplace:
Bedford, New York, USA
Credits:
76 Total Roles
Felicity Huffman
Acting
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Biography
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Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She is known for her role as executive producer Dana Whitaker on the ABC television show Sports Night (1998—2000), which earned her an Golden Globe Award nomination, and as hectic supermom Lynette Scavo on the ABC show Desperate Housewives (2004—present), which has earned her an Emmy Award.
In 2005, her critically acclaimed role as a trans woman in the independent film Transamerica earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, Georgia Rule and Phoebe in Wonderland.
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Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She is known for her role as executive producer Dana Whitaker on the ABC television show Sports Night (1998—2000), which earned her an Golden Globe Award nomination, and as hectic supermom Lynette Scavo on the ABC show Desperate Housewives (2004—present), which has earned her an Emmy Award.
In 2005, her critically acclaimed role as a trans woman in the independent film Transamerica earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, Georgia Rule and Phoebe in Wonderland.
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Known For
The Good Doctor
Janet Stewart
Criminal Minds
Jill Gideon
Magnolia
Cynthia
The X-Files
Dr. Nancy Da Silva
BoJack Horseman
Felicity Huffman (voice)
Desperate Housewives
Lynette Scavo
Hackers
Attorney
Christmas with the Kranks
Merry
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 2 MOVIE | Rena Chynoweth |
| 2025 | The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1 MOVIE | Rena Chynoweth |
| 2025 | Doc TV | Dr. Joan Ridley |
| 2023 | Accused TV | Lorraine Howell |
| 2019 | Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Tammy's Always Dying MOVIE | Tammy MacDonald |
| 2019 | Otherhood MOVIE | Helen Halston |
| 2019 | When They See Us TV | Linda Fairstein |
| 2018 | Krystal MOVIE | Poppy |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor TV | Janet Stewart |