Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman: biography

Felicity Huffman is an American actress who has appeared in a number of film, television, and theater productions.

Childhood and youth

Felicity Huffman was born on December 9, 1962, in Bedford, New York, to Grace Valle and Moore Peters Huffman. She was raised in a wealthy family and attended private schools throughout her childhood. Her father was a partner at Morgan Stanley, and her mother worked as a writer and fundraiser for charities.

Huffman showed an early interest in acting and began taking acting classes when she was a teenager. She attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where she studied acting, singing, and dancing. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the prestigious New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.

During her time at NYU, Huffman performed in a number of theater productions and appeared in several student films. She also worked as a waitress and a coat-check girl to support herself while pursuing her acting career.

After graduating from NYU, Huffman moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career in earnest. She landed her first television role in 1988 on the show "A Brand New Life." Over the next several years, she appeared in a number of television shows and movies before achieving widespread recognition for her role on "Desperate Housewives" in 2004.

Movie career

Felicity Huffman has had a successful movie career, with roles in a variety of films across genres. She has been recognized for her performances with awards and nominations from prestigious organizations such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild.

One of Huffman's most acclaimed roles was in the 2005 film "Transamerica," in which she played a transgender woman named Bree who is on a road trip with her son. The film received widespread critical praise and earned Huffman an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for her performance.

In addition to "Transamerica," Huffman has appeared in a number of other notable films throughout her career. In 1999, she appeared in the ensemble cast of the hit film "Magnolia," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. She also starred in the 2007 drama "Georgia Rule" alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jane Fonda.

Huffman has also appeared in several independent films throughout her career. In 2012, she starred in the film "Trust Me," which was written and directed by her husband, William H. Macy. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and received positive reviews.

Aside from her work in film, Huffman has also had a successful career in television. In addition to her role on "Desperate Housewives," she has appeared in a number of other popular television shows, including "Sports Night," "The X-Files," and "American Crime."

Despite her success, Huffman's career was briefly derailed in 2019 when she became embroiled in a college admissions scandal. However, she has since resumed her acting career and has been cast in a number of upcoming projects. She will star in the upcoming TV series "The Cleaning Lady," which is set to premiere in 2022.

Personal life

Felicity Huffman has been married to actor William H. Macy since 1997, and the couple has two daughters together. Huffman and Macy have appeared in several movies together, including "Magnolia" and "Krystal."

In 2019, Huffman made headlines when she became involved in a college admissions scandal. She admitted to paying $15,000 to have her daughter's SAT scores altered and pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. She was sentenced to 14 days in prison, a $30,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service. She served her sentence at a federal prison in Dublin, California, and was released after 11 days due to good behavior.

Since her release, Huffman has been involved in efforts to support prison reform and has spoken out about the flaws in the U.S. criminal justice system. She has also resumed her acting career and has been cast in several upcoming projects.

Huffman has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression and has spoken publicly about her decision to seek treatment. She has also been an advocate for mental health awareness and has worked to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Filmography

• "Things Change" (1988)
• "Reversal of Fortune" (1992)
• "Quicksand: No Escape" (1992)
• "Hackers" (1995)
• "The Spanish Prisoner" (1997)
• "Magnolia" (1999)
• "Snap Decision" (2001)
• "Door to Door" (2002)
• "Raising Helen" (2004)
• "Transamerica" (2005)
• "Georgia Rule" (2007)
• "Phoebe in Wonderland" (2008)
• "Lesster" (2010)
• "Trust Me" (2013)
• "Cake" (2014)
• "Krystal" (2017)
• "Otherhood" (2019)
• Tammy's Always Dying (2019)

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Desperate Housewives" (2005)
• Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for "Transamerica" (2006)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Transamerica" (2006)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "Transamerica" (2006)
• Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead for "Transamerica" (2006)
• Satellite Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Transamerica" (2006)
• Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for "American Crime" (2015)
• Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries for "American Crime" (2015)