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Marcia Gay Harden

Birth Place: La Jolla, CA, USA

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BIO

Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an American actress. Her breakthrough came in the 1990 Coen brothers' film Miller's Crossing. For her portrayal of artist Lee Krasner in the 2000 biographical film Pollock, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received a second Academy Award nomination for her performance as a troubled wife in the drama film Mystic River (2003). Her other notable film credits include The First Wives Club (1996), Flubber (1997), Space Cowboys (2000), Mona Lisa Smile (2003), and the Fifty Shades film series (2015–2018).



Harden made her Broadway debut in 1993, starring in Tony Kushner's epic play Angels in America: Millennium Approaches/Angels in America: Perestroika for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She returned to Broadway in 2009 in Yazmina Reza's comedic play God of Carnage, with her performance earning her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Harden's television credits include guest roles in the HBO series The Newsroom (2013–2014), the ABC series How to Get Away with Murder (2015–2020) and the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show (2019–present), as well as main roles in the CBS series Code Black (2015–2018) and So Help Me Todd (2022–2024). She received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her guest role in the crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her supporting role in the television film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Veronica

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Council of Principalities

Harper Pitt

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Harper Pitt

Martin Heller


Movies

The Imagemaker
[ 1986 ] Stage Manager
Miller's Crossing
[ 1990 ] Verna
Late for Dinner
[ 1991 ] Joy Husband
Crush
[ 1992 ] Lane
Used People
[ 1992 ] Norma
Safe Passage
[ 1994 ] Cynthia
Far Harbor
[ 1996 ] Arabella
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Dr. Leslie Rosen
The Daytrippers
[ 1996 ] Libby
Spy Hard
[ 1996 ] Miss Cheevus
The Spitfire Grill
[ 1996 ] Shelby Goddard
Flubber
[ 1997 ] Dr. Sara Jean Reynolds
Meet Joe Black
[ 1998 ] Allison
Desperate Measures
[ 1998 ] Dr. Samantha Hawkins
It All Came True
[ 1998 ] Michelle Tippet
Pollock
[ 2000 ] Lee Krner
Space Cowboys
[ 2000 ] Sara Holland
Gaudi Afternoon
[ 2001 ] Frankie
Mystic River
[ 2003 ] Celeste Boyle
Casa de los babys
[ 2003 ] Nan
Mona Lisa Smile
[ 2003 ] Nancy Abbey
Welcome to Mooseport
[ 2004 ] Grace Sutherland
P.S.
[ 2004 ] Missy Goldberg
American Gun
[ 2005 ] Janet Huttenson
Bad News Bears
[ 2005 ] Liz Whitewood
The Hoax
[ 2006 ] Edith Irving
American Dreamz
[ 2006 ] First Lady
Canvas
[ 2006 ] Mary Marino
The Dead Girl
[ 2006 ] Melora
Into the Wild
[ 2007 ] Billie McCandless
The Invisible
[ 2007 ] Diane Powell
Rails & Ties
[ 2007 ] Megan Stark
The Mist
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Carmody
Home
[ 2008 ] Inga
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage
[ 2008 ] Maryanne Kinkade
Whip It
[ 2009 ] Brooke Cavendar
The Maiden Heist
[ 2009 ] Rose Barlow
A Cat in Paris
[ 2010 ] Jeanne
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
[ 2011 ] Marjorie
Detachment
[ 2011 ] Principal Carol Dearden
Noah
[ 2012 ] Aamah
If I Were You
[ 2012 ] Madelyn
Parkland
[ 2013 ] Nurse Doris Nelson
The Wine of Summer
[ 2013 ] Shelley
You're Not You
[ 2014 ] Elizabeth
Elsa & Fred
[ 2014 ] Lydia
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Baker
Fifty Shades of Grey
[ 2015 ] Dr. Grey
After Words
[ 2015 ] Jane
Grandma
[ 2015 ] Judy
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] President of the FAFAFA
Get a Job
[ 2016 ] Katherine Dunn
Fifty Shades Darker
[ 2017 ] Grace Trevelyan Grey
Fifty Shades Freed
[ 2018 ] Grace Grey
Point Blank
[ 2019 ] Lt. Lewis
Pink Skies Ahead
[ 2020 ] Pamela
Moxie
[ 2021 ] Principal Shelly
Gigi & Nate
[ 2022 ] Claire Gibson
Confess, Fletch
[ 2022 ] Countess Sylvia de Grsi

TV Shows

Code Black
Dr. Leanne Rorish
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
FBI Agent Dana Lewis, Star Morrison
The Education of Max Bickford
Andrea Haskell
The Morning Show
Maggie Brener
The Newsroom
Rebecca Halliday
TRON: Uprising
Keller
Trophy Wife
Diane Buckley

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Marcia Gay Harden , God of Carnage


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actress - Play

Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America: Perestroika

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Marcia Gay Harden, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

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News


GOD OF CARNAGE Play Reading to be Presented by Tangent Theatre & The Moviehouse

Tangent Theatre and The Moviehouse announced a special reading of GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza, exploring themes of conflict and civility. Join the event for an engaging theatrical experience.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
KNOX GOES AWAY Begins Streaming on Max Next Month

Saban Films’ KNOX GOES AWAY will make its streaming debut on Max in the U.S. on FRIDAY, JULY 26. The film will be available on HBO and will make its linear debut on SATURDAY, JULY 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Katie Folger To Return To Austin With Her One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN

Katie Folger brings her one-woman show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN back to Austin, offering a unique theatrical experience that explores personal narratives and comedic storytelling.
Marion Cotillard Joins Season 4 of Apple TV's THE MORNING SHOW

Apple TV+ has announced that Academy, BAFTA, and César Award-winner Marion Cotillard is set to join the highly anticipated fourth season of its global hit series “The Morning Show,” hailing from the studio Media Res and starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. 
Photos: MCC Celebrates Opening Night of THE LONELY FEW

MCC just celebrated opening night of The Lonely Few, a new musical with a book by Rachel Bonds, music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, and directed by Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day and you can check out photos here.
Katie Folger To Premiere Her One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN

Kaite Folger is set to premiere her one-woman show, GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN at El Portal in May 2024.
Tony Kushner Will Receive Pen/Mike Nichols Writing For Performance Award At Pen America Literary Awards

PEN America announced that playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards  hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman.
Speakers & Sessions Announced For Broadway Stage Management Symposium

The 10th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium has announced the Broadway stage managers and session topics for the 10th annual conference for stage managers.
Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading

Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
UNCOUPLED Canceled By Showtime After Netflix Pick-Up

Showtime is no longer moving forward with a new season of Uncoupled after it picked the series up from Netflix. The Neil Patrick Harris-fronted show was supposed to have a second season on the service after Netflix had canceled it. The series also starred Brooks Ashmanskas, Tuc Watkins, André De Shields, Nic Rouleau, and more.
MESSY WHITE GAYS Will Hold Four Public Readings In April

The Fabulous Invalid has announced that Messy White Gays, a new play written by Drew Droege, will have a four performance public reading at the SoHo Playhouse.
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
Alton Fitzgerald White Comes To 54 Below In February

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Broadway and West End leading man Alton Fitzgerald White in A Valentine's Celebration on February 11 at 7pm. This evening of LOVE will feature hiss interpretations of some of his favorite music by songwriters including Sondheim, Seal, Jimmy Webb, Alan Menken and others.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL Comes to Ocala Civic Theatre

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Cast Set for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company

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Ars Nova Unveils New Fall 2023 Programming Including SHOWGASM, DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY & More

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THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Comes to 3 West Club This Week

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THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Return to Jaffrey's Park Theatre For Third Time

The Park Theatre will present The 24 Hours Plays: MONADNOCK! on Saturday, September 30, at Jaffrey, New Hampshire's acclaimed Park Theatre performing arts center. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater's special, one-night-only event, A BRIEF INTERMISSION, was held on Wednesday, September 6 at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marcia Gay Harden been in?

Marcia Gay Harden has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Marcia Gay Harden been in?

Marcia Gay Harden has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marcia Gay Harden been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for God of Carnage, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Supporting Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

What awards has Marcia Gay Harden won?

Marcia Gay Harden has won the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in God of Carnage. She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for the same show, God of Carnage.

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