Patricia Clarkson (MISS DODGER)
The roles Patricia Clarkson plays are as varied as the platform in which she plays them, and she has become one of today’s most respected actresses. Ms. Clarkson recently completed work on several films including Stanley Tucci’s BLIND DATE; Woody Allen’s latest as yet untitled film, opposite Scarlett Johanson and Javier Bardem; ELEGY, opposite Sir Ben Kingsley and Dennis Hopper; and MARRIED LIFE.
She most recently appeared on screen in LARS AND THE REAL GIRL, opposite Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer.
Additional film credits include: ALL THE KING’S MEN, GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, THE DYING GAUL, FAR FROM HEAVEN, HIGH ART and Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES, Ms. Clarkson’s film debut. Ms. Clarkson made her professional acting debut on the New York stage. Her theatre credits include EASTERN STANDARD, MAIDEN’S PRAYER and THREE DAYS OF RAIN.
In 2003, Ms. Clarkson’s work earned her unparalleled recognition. She was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG Award, Broadcast Film Critics Award and an Independent Spirit Award for her role in PIECES OF APRIL. In addition, the Sundance Film Festival awarded her the Jury Prize for Outstanding Performance.. Her performance in THE STATION AGENT earned her a SAG Award nomination for Best Actress. The National Board of Review and the National Society of Film Critics named her Best Supporting Actress of the Year for her work in both films. In addition, Ms. Clarkson won Emmys in 2002 and 2006 for her guest-starring role on HBO’s acclaimed drama, “Six Feet Under. “
Born and raised in New Orleans, Clarkson began acting in school plays in her early teens. After studying speech at Louisiana State University for two years, she transferred to Fordham University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in theatre arts. She earned her MFA at the prestigious Yale School of Drama.
