Parker Posey facts for kids
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Posey in 2018
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Parker Christian Posey
November 8, 1968 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| Years active | 1991–present |
Parker Christian Posey (born November 8, 1968) is an American actress. She became well-known in the 1990s for her roles in many independent films. These are movies made outside of the big Hollywood studios. Because of her many roles in these films, she was called the "Queen of the Indies." Some of her famous independent movies include Dazed and Confused (1993), Party Girl (1995), and The House of Yes (1997).
Parker Posey has also acted in bigger Hollywood movies like You've Got Mail (1998), Scream 3 (2000), and Superman Returns (2006). She often works with director Christopher Guest on his mockumentaries. These are movies that look like documentaries but are actually fictional and funny. Some of these include Waiting for Guffman (1996) and Best in Show (2000). On TV, she played Dr. Smith in the Netflix series Lost in Space (2018–2021). She has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Parker Posey was born on November 8, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her mother, Lynda, was a chef, and her father, Chris, owned a car dealership. She has a twin brother named Christopher. Her family moved around a bit when she was young, living in Monroe, Louisiana, and later in Laurel, Mississippi.
Parker Posey studied drama at the State University of New York at Purchase. This helped her prepare for her acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Becoming the "Queen of the Indies"
Parker Posey got her first acting job on the TV show As the World Turns. Her first big movie role was in Dazed and Confused in 1993. This movie became very popular and is still watched by many today.
Throughout the 1990s, Parker Posey starred in many independent films. These smaller movies helped her earn the nickname "Queen of the Indies." She was praised for her roles in films like Party Girl, where she played a librarian, and The House of Yes, where she played a unique character.
Working with Christopher Guest
Parker Posey has worked many times with director Christopher Guest. They have made several funny mockumentaries together. These films pretend to be real documentaries but are actually comedies. Their first movie together was Waiting for Guffman in 1996. Later, they made Best in Show (2000) about dog shows, and A Mighty Wind (2003) about folk music.
Mainstream Movies and TV Shows
Parker Posey also took on roles in bigger Hollywood movies. She appeared in the horror film Scream 3 (2000), where her funny performance was highly praised. She also played Fiona in Josie and the Pussycats (2001).
In 2006, she played Kitty Kowalski, the sidekick to Lex Luthor, in the superhero movie Superman Returns. She was the only actress considered for this role. On television, she had a recurring role in the popular show Will & Grace. She also appeared in four episodes of the comedy series Louie in 2012, receiving great reviews for her acting.
From 2018 to 2021, Parker Posey played Dr. Smith in the Netflix science fiction series Lost in Space. She also appeared in the miniseries The Staircase in 2022. Looking ahead, she is set to appear in the upcoming season of the award-winning show The White Lotus.
Stage and Music
Besides movies and TV, Parker Posey has also performed on stage in plays. She was on Broadway in 2000 in a play called Taller Than a Dwarf. She also acted in off-Broadway plays like Hurlyburly in 2005.
Parker Posey is also a musician. She learned to play the mandolin for her role in the movie A Mighty Wind, where she also sang. She has also sung on some music records for other artists.
Writing a Book
In 2018, Parker Posey wrote her first book, a memoir titled You're on an Airplane: A Self-Mythologizing Memoir. A memoir is a book about a person's own life experiences. Her book shares personal stories from her career, funny observations, and even some collages she made. It was well-received by critics.
Personal Life
Parker Posey has lived in different parts of New York City, including Greenwich Village and the East Village.
Awards and Recognition
Parker Posey has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 1997, she won a Special Jury Recognition award at the Sundance Film Festival for her role in The House of Yes.
- She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2002 for her role in the TV film Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay.
- In 2003, she was part of the winning cast for Best Cast at the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards for A Mighty Wind.
- She was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her work in Broken English in 2007.
- In 2024, she received an Emmy Award nomination for her guest role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Images for kids
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Posey in May 2007
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See also
In Spanish: Parker Posey para niños
