Frances Conroy
Known for
An American actress with a distinctive, otherworldly presence, Frances Conroy was born in Monroe, Georgia. She is best known to television audiences for her Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning work as matriarch Ruth Fisher on the acclaimed series 'Six Feet Under', and for recurring roles across Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story'. On screen she played Penny Fleck, the mother of the title character, in 'Joker' (2019), and voiced a role in the animated 'Nimona' (2023). A refined character actress equally at home in tenderness and the macabre, respected for her precise, quietly haunting performances.
Frances Conroy
51 Movies
28 Series
An American actress with a distinctive, otherworldly presence, Frances Conroy was born in Monroe, Georgia. She is best known to television audiences for her Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning work as matriarch Ruth Fisher on the acclaimed series 'Six Feet Under', and for recurring roles across Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story'. On screen she played Penny Fleck, the mother of the title character, in 'Joker' (2019), and voiced a role in the animated 'Nimona' (2023). A refined character actress equally at home in tenderness and the macabre, respected for her precise, quietly haunting performances.
Movies
Plays Penny Fleck
Joker
2019
Plays Mrs. Hepburn
The Aviator
2004
Plays Christine Downes
Scent of a Woman
1992
Plays Ophelia
Catwoman
2004
Plays Irene Reed
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
Plays Dr. Moss
The Wicker Man
2006
Plays Old Lady
The Power of the Dog
2021
Plays Antoinette (voice)
The Tale of Despereaux
2008
Plays The Director (voice)
Nimona
2023
Plays Paula Burns
Maid in Manhattan
2002
Plays Eloise's Mom
Love Happens
2009
Plays Lady from Palm Beach
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
Plays Ann Putnam
The Crucible
1996
Plays Shakespearean Actress
Manhattan
1979
Plays Trudy Van Uuden
New in Town
2009
Plays Dora
Broken Flowers
2005
Plays Mrs. Leuchtenberger
Stay Cool
2011
Plays House Owner
Crimes and Misdemeanors
1989
Plays Mrs. Bernburg
6 Souls
2010
Plays Auntie Em / Glinda (voice)
Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
2011
Plays Jane Graham
The Tale
2018
Plays Auntie Em / Glinda (voice)
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
2016
Plays Madylyn
Stone
2010
Plays Martha Kent (voice)
All Star Superman
2011
Plays Waitress
Falling in Love
1984
Plays Ma Kent (voice)
Superman: Unbound
2013
Plays Lynn
Another Woman
1988
Plays Miss Greythorne
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
2007
Plays Catherine Buttersfield
Shopgirl
2005
Plays Scrawny Shanty Lady
The Adventures of Huck Finn
1993
Plays Mary Behan
Billy Bathgate
1991
Plays Julia Bloodworth
Bloodworth
2010
Plays Anne's Mother
Angela
1996
Plays Dr. Wagerstein
Sequin Raze
2013
Plays Ruby Hanson
Rocket Gibraltar
1988
Plays Agnes May
The Smell of Success
2011
Plays Lynne Willoughby
Ira & Abby
2006
Plays Pamela
Amazing Grace and Chuck
1987
Plays Andrea Gottlieb
No Pay, Nudity
2016
Plays Claiborne
Welcome to Happiness
2016
Plays Clare
Developing
1995
Plays Rosie
Humboldt County
2008
Plays Bootsie Carp
Die, Mommie, Die!
2003
Plays Miss Scover
The Neon Bible
1995
Plays Dolly
Waking Madison
2011
Plays Dr. Rowley
James vs. His Future Self
2019
Plays Dara
Chasing Ghosts
2014
Plays Mrs. Gibbs
Our Town
1989
Plays Ethel
Mountain Rest
2018
Plays Mother
Making the Rules
2014
TV Shows
Plays Ruth Fisher
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Myrtle Snow
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Angie Dinkley (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Plays Natalie Raven
The Mist
2017
Plays Loretta Stinson
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Blythe Ballard
Royal Pains
2009
Plays Lottie Dottie
Arrested Development
2003
Plays Eileen Wood
Dead to Me
2019
Plays Virginia Hildebrand
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Mrs. Benson
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Plays Jean Smith
Kennedy
1983
Plays Martha Lacy
Castle Rock
2018
Plays Becky Riley
ER
1994
Plays Ms. Clearinet (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays Elizabeth Hendrick
Law & Order
1990
Plays Beverly Rose
Stark Raving Mad
1999
Plays (segment "The Library")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Jane Fields
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Fiona
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Faye / Additional Voices (voice)
We Bare Bears
2015
Plays Elspeth Cook
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Barb (voice)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
Plays Eleanor Davis
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Flora Douglas
Young Sheldon
2017
Plays Mrs. Gibbs
Great Performances
1971
Plays Faye Strathmore
Love Bites
2011
Plays Dr. Alice Marvel
Getting On
2013
Plays Mother / Lilian Steichen
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Nimona
Full Filmography
Nimona
The Director (voice)
2023
Film
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Barb (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
The Power of the Dog
Old Lady
2021
Film
Joker
Penny Fleck
2019
Film
James vs. His Future Self
Dr. Rowley
2019
Film
Dead to Me
Eileen Wood · 5 episodes
2019–
TV
Mountain Rest
Ethel
2018
Film
Castle Rock
Martha Lacy · 3 episodes
2018–
TV
Summer Camp Island
Ms. Clearinet (voice) · 2 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Frances Conroy and where are they from?
Frances Conroy is 73 years old, born on March 15, 1953 in Monroe, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Frances Conroy?
Frances Conroy is best known for roles in Joker, The Aviator, Scent of a Woman.
How many movies has Frances Conroy been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Frances Conroy has appeared in 51 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Frances Conroy's first movie?
The career of Frances Conroy began with All's Well That Ends Well (1978).
What is Frances Conroy's most recent movie or series?
Frances Conroy's most recent release is Nimona, which premiered on June 23, 2023.
What TV shows has Frances Conroy appeared in?
On television, Frances Conroy has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, American Horror Story, How I Met Your Mother, The Mentalist.
Frances Conroy
1953-03-15 · Monroe, Georgia, USA
Frances Conroy (born March 15, 1953) is an American actress. She is most widely known for playing the matriarch Ruth O'Connor Fisher Sibley on the HBO funeral drama series Six Feet Under, which earned her a Golden Globe in 2004.