Julianne Nicholson facts for kids
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Julianne Nicholson
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Nicholson in 2017
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| Born | July 1, 1971 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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Jonathan Cake
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| Children | 2 |
Julianne Nicholson (born July 1, 1971) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in movies like August: Osage County (2013) and I, Tonya (2017). She has also starred in popular TV shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006–2009) and Mare of Easttown (2021). For her role in Mare of Easttown, she won a Primetime Emmy Award, which is a very important award for television actors.
Julianne has also appeared in other notable projects like Tully (2000), Ally McBeal (2001–2002), Kinsey (2004), Boardwalk Empire (2011–2013), and Togo (2019).
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Early Life and Education
Julianne Nicholson was born on July 1, 1971. When she was young, her parents separated. She lived with her mother and stepfather in western Massachusetts. She once described this time as a "different way of living" because they used kerosene lanterns and a water pump.
At age 11, she moved to live with her father. When she was 18, Julianne moved to New York City. There, she studied French and anthropology at Hunter College. To support herself, she worked as a waitress. Eventually, she decided to leave college to focus on studying acting and start her career as an actress.
Acting Career
Julianne Nicholson began her acting career in the late 1990s. She has worked in both movies and television, showing her talent in many different types of stories.
Movies
Julianne's first big movie role was in Curtain Call, where she acted alongside famous actors like Michael Caine. She also had a breakthrough role in The Love Letter, playing a strong young woman.
She has worked with directors from different countries. Some of her movie roles include Tully, Kinsey, and August: Osage County. In August: Osage County, she was part of a group of actors who were nominated for several awards together. She also appeared in the Disney movie Togo with Willem Dafoe.
Television Shows
Julianne has had many important roles on television. She was in the TV miniseries Storm of the Century and made guest appearances on shows like ER and Law & Order. She was chosen by director Steven Spielberg for a main role in the show The Others.
From 2001 to 2002, Julianne was a main cast member on the popular show Ally McBeal. She played Jenny Shaw for 13 episodes. Later, she took on one of her most famous roles as Detective Megan Wheeler in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She was on the show for three seasons, from 2006 to 2009.
In 2011, she had a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire as U.S. Assistant Attorney General Esther Randolph. In 2016, she played Sheriff Helen Torrance in the police drama Eyewitness.
One of her most celebrated roles was in the 2021 HBO series Mare of Easttown. She played Lori Ross, the best friend of the main character, Mare Sheehan, who was played by Kate Winslet. Her performance in this series was highly praised by critics, especially in the final episode. This role earned Julianne her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series.
Theater Work
Besides movies and TV, Julianne Nicholson has also performed in many plays in New York City. She has acted in plays written by well-known playwrights like Craig Lucas, Adam Rapp, and Sam Shepard.
Personal Life
In 2004, Julianne Nicholson married British actor Jonathan Cake in Italy. They first met when they were playing a couple in a TV show that was never officially released. They have two children together, a son named Ignatius and a daughter named Phoebe Margaret.
Awards and Recognition
Julianne Nicholson has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2004, she won the Best Actress award at the US Comedy Arts Festival for her role in Seeing Other People.
- For her work in August: Osage County, she and the other actors won the Hollywood Ensemble Award in 2013. They were also nominated for several other ensemble awards.
- In 2017, she won another Hollywood Ensemble Award for the movie I, Tonya.
- Her biggest win came in 2021 when she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Mare of Easttown. This is a very prestigious award in television.
See also
In Spanish: Julianne Nicholson para niños
