Felicity Huffman
Biography
Felicity Huffman is an American film, stage, and television actress. Born on December 9, 1962, in Bedford, New York, USA, she is known for her work in various projects. Huffman has been involved in the production of the ABC television show Sports Night, for which she served as executive producer. She has also appeared in the ABC show Desperate Housewives, and in the independent film Transamerica, which earned her recognition. Additionally, Huffman has starred in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, and Georg. With a career spanning multiple mediums, Huffman has accumulated 74 known credits.
Career overview
Felicity Huffman is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has appeared in a variety of roles throughout her career. Huffman is known for her work on the ABC television show Sports Night, where she played the role of executive producer Dana Whitaker. This role earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
In addition to her work on television, Huffman has also appeared in several films. One of her critically acclaimed roles was in the independent film Transamerica, where she played a trans woman. This performance earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. Huffman has also appeared in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, and Georg.
Huffman's career in television has also included a role on the ABC show Desperate Housewives, where she played the character of Lynette Scavo. She has appeared in numerous other projects throughout her career, with a total of 74 known credits.
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- Doc (2025) as Dr. Joan Ridley
- The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy (2025) as Present Day Rena
- Accused (2023) as Lorraine Howell
- When They See Us (2019) as Linda Fairstein
- Otherhood (2019) as Helen Halston
- Otherhood (2019) Executive Producer
- Tammy's Always Dying (2019) as Tammy MacDonald
- Tammy's Always Dying (2019) Executive Producer
- Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson (2019) as Self
- Krystal (2018) as Poppy
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Janet Stewart
- Get Shorty (2017) as Agent Clara Dillard
- Stealing Cars (2016) as Kimberly Wyatt
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- American Crime (2015) as Barb Hanlon
- American Crime (2015) as Leslie Graham
- American Crime (2015) as Jeanette Hesby
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Felicity Huffman (voice)
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Big Game (2014) as CIA Director
- Cake (2014) as Annette
- Rudderless (2014) as Emily
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Trust Me (2013) as Agnes
- Acting Disruptive (2013) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Phoebe in Wonderland (2008) as Hillary Lichten
- Georgia Rule (2007) as Lilly
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Self
- Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (2006) as Pilot Nima (voice)
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Jill Gideon
- Transamerica (2005) as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne / Stanley Schupak
- Celebrity Mix (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Lynette Scavo
- Raising Helen (2004) as Lindsay Davis
- Christmas with the Kranks (2004) as Merry
- The D.A. (2004) as Charlotte Ellis
- Reversible Errors (2004) as Gillian Sullivan
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Out of Order (2003) as Lorna Colm
- Path to War (2003) as Lady Bird Johnson
- House Hunting (2003) as Sheila
- Kim Possible (2002) as Dr. Betty Director (voice)
- Door to Door (2002) as Joey's Mom (uncredited)
- Girls Club (2002)
- The Heart Department (2001) as Dr. Liza Peck
- Snap Decision (2001) as Carrie Dixon
- The West Wing (1999) as Ann Stark
- Magnolia (1999) as Cynthia
- A Slight Case of Murder (1999) as Kit Wannamaker
- Sports Night (1998) as Dana Whitaker
- The View (1997) as Self
- Eerie (1997) as Lydia Covington-Spielburg
- The Spanish Prisoner (1997) as Pat McCune
- Early Edition (1996) as Det. Tagliatti
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Harrison: Cry of the City (1996) as Peggy Macklin
- Hackers (1995) as Attorney
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Ellie Stockton
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Nancy Da Silva
- Frasier (1993) as Julia Wilcox
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Raven (1992) as Sharon Prior
- The Heart of Justice (1992) as Annie
- The Water Engine (1992) as Dance Hall Girl
- Quicksand: No Escape (1992) as Julianna Reinhardt
- Golden Years (1991) as Terry Spann
- Golden Years (1991) as Terry Spann
- Law & Order (1990) as Hillary Colson
- Law & Order (1990) as Diane Perkins
- Reversal of Fortune (1990) as Minnie
- Things Change (1988) as Wheel of Fortune Girl
- Lip Service (1988) as Woman P.A.
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self