Christine Ebersole
Birth Place: Winnetka, IL, USA
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BIO
Christine Ebersole began her screen career with roles on Ryan's Hope in 1977 and 1980. She joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for the 1981–1982 season, serving as a "Weekend Update" co-anchor and performing numerous celebrity impersonations. She later appeared on One Life to Live, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination, and starred in or guest appeared on series including The Cavanaughs, Rachel Gunn, R.N., Will & Grace, Just Shoot Me, Murphy Brown, Ally McBeal, Samantha Who, Boston Legal, The Colbert Report, Royal Pains, Retired at 35 (2011), and Sullivan & Son (2014).
Her film credits include Tootsie (1982), Amadeus (1984), Mac and Me (1988), My Favorite Martian (1999), My Girl 2 (1994), Richie Rich (1994), and Black Sheep (1996). She also appeared in the television films Gypsy (1993) and Mary and Rhoda (2000), and later voiced White Diamond in the animated series Steven Universe.
Ebersole has enjoyed an extensive stage career. Her Broadway credits include Oklahoma! (1979), Camelot (1980), On the Twentieth Century, The Best Man (2000), 42nd Street (2001), Dinner at Eight (2002), Steel Magnolias (2005), Grey Gardens (2006–2007), Blithe Spirit (2009), and War Paint (2017). She won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for 42nd Street (2001) and Grey Gardens (2007), and received a Tony Award nomination for Dinner at Eight (2002). Her Off-Broadway credits include Three Sisters, Talking Heads, and the Off-Broadway premiere of Grey Gardens before its Broadway transfer.
In addition to her stage work, Ebersole has performed extensively in concert and cabaret, including engagements at Café Carlyle, Birdland, and Feinstein's at Loews Regency. She won the 2010 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and toured her cabaret show Big Noise from Winnetka in 2015. Her recording work includes the Bright Lights, Big City concept album and a solo album of Noël Coward songs.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1982 ] Linda
[ 1984 ] Janie Pointer
[ 1984 ] Katerina Cavalieri
[ 1988 ] Janet Cruise
[ 1990 ] Carol
[ 1991 ] Cynthia Lewis
[ 1991 ] Lydia Larson
[ 1992 ] Arlene Aldrich
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Rich
[ 1994 ] Rose Zsigmond
[ 1995 ] Mom Dunlap
[ 1996 ] Governor Tracy
[ 1997 ] Beebee Moss
[ 1999 ] Bridget Rossiter
[ 1999 ] Kathy Stanford
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Brown
[ 2006 ] Miriam Prigusivac
[ 2009 ] TV Show Host
[ 2010 ] Singer
[ 2013 ] Leah Belfort
[ 2013 ] Muffin
[ 2014 ] Julia
[ 2019 ] Linda
[ 2019 ] White Diamond
[ 2021 ] Lucy Doolittle
[ 2025 ] Grace
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
Lena Janko
Belinda Carhardt
Lydia Dalton
Renee
Ms. Newberg
Lily Darnell, Pearl Miller
SNL Newsbreak Anchor
Mariel, Mariel Davenport
White Diamond, White Pearl
Kit Cavanaugh
[ 2019-2024 ] Dottie
Norma Young
Debra
Norma Young
Debra
[ 2019-2024 ] Dottie
Awards and Nominations
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Christine Ebersole, Talking Heads
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Videos
Video: Look Back on Chita Rivera Singing 'Buenos Aires' From EVITA in Throwback Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-07-07 15:11:33
Video: Christine Allado Performs 'Fly Away' From 'Jo - The Little Women Musical'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-30 13:22:24
Photos/Video: Inside NOVEMBER 1918: THE GREAT WAR & THE GREAT GATSBY at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-09 05:41:28
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-05-24 23:55:18
News
by Adela González Pérez - May 25, 2026
Aprovechando que este verano visitará España con su nueva gira de conciertos, repasamos cronológicamente los papeles más icónicos y exigentes de la diva del musical
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch bring their new nightclub evening, The Piano Bar, to the Velvet Martini Lounge Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City. Modeled after their ongoing and celebrated fifteen-year residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
54 Below announced an upcoming lineup featuring MASQUERADE's Hugh Panaro, Tony winner David Yazbek, Grammy winner Melissa Manchester, Tony winner Matt Doyle, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Claire Kwon, among others.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026
Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
54 Below will welcome back two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, joined by her longtime music director Billy Stritch, for a special evening celebrating their 25-year friendship.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets announced winners of the 40th Annual MAC Awards on March 23, 2026, at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space, including special honoree awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host We Have Not Long To Love: A Celebration Of Tennessee Williams on Friday, March 27. Learn more about the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award-winner Kecia Lewis and Kelsie Watts have joined the lineup of Broadway voices taking the stage in support of people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a life-threatening lung disease at Broadway Belts for PFF.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Following a successful sold-out performance of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (IN NEW YORK), Plaza Theatre will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on March 13-14 as part of their ongoing rePLAY Series.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
The lineup has been revealed for the 16th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! at SONY Hall with a simultaneous virtual livestream. The event will feature Christine Ebersole, Jelani Alladin and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue. The series opens with The Importance of Being Earnest (in New York), adapted and directed by David Zippel and featuring a Tony Award–winning cast.
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 12, 2026
I knew who Christine Ebersole was, that is - when you said her name I could immediately envision her face, hair and distinctive voice - but role-wise I often mix her up with Caroline Rhea, and Melissa Peterman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Christine Ebersole has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Christine Ebersole has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Christine Ebersole's first West End show was Grey Gardens which opened in 1969
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Paint, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for War Paint, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Grey Gardens, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grey Gardens, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Grey Gardens, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens, Performance (Obie Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens , Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Talking Heads, Performance (Obie Awards) for Talking Heads, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dinner at Eight , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Dinner at Eight, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 42nd Street , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street.
Christine Ebersole has won the following awards: Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Grey Gardens; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens; Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grey Gardens; Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Grey Gardens; Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens; Performance (Obie Awards) for Grey Gardens; Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens; Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Talking Heads; Performance (Obie Awards) for Talking Heads; Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 42nd Street; and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street.
