Patricia Clarkson
Actress
66 years (Dec 29, 1959)New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Patricia Clarkson has long been American independent cinema's secret weapon. Born in New Orleans in 1959 and trained at Yale, she debuted opposite Kevin Costner in 'The Untouchables' (1987), but found her element in the 2000s indie wave: 'Far from Heaven' (2002), 'The Station Agent' (2003) and 'Pieces of April' (2003), which brought an Oscar nomination. Mainstream viewers know her from 'The Green Mile' (1999), 'Shutter Island' (2010), 'Easy A' (2010) and the 'Maze Runner' saga, while her venomous matriarch in 'Sharp Objects' (2018) won a Golden Globe. Silky intelligence, usually with a sting.
Patricia Clarkson
Actress
Patricia Clarkson has long been American independent cinema's secret weapon. Born in New Orleans in 1959 and trained at Yale, she debuted opposite Kevin Costner in 'The Untouchables' (1987), but found her element in the 2000s indie wave: 'Far from Heaven' (2002), 'The Station Agent' (2003) and 'Pieces of April' (2003), which brought an Oscar nomination. Mainstream viewers know her from 'The Green Mile' (1999), 'Shutter Island' (2010), 'Easy A' (2010) and the 'Maze Runner' saga, while her venomous matriarch in 'Sharp Objects' (2018) won a Golden Globe. Silky intelligence, usually with a sting.
63 Movies
Plays Melinda Moores
The Green Mile
1999
Plays Rachel 2
Shutter Island
2010
Plays Ava Paige
The Maze Runner
2014
Plays Ava Paige
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
2018
Plays Ava Paige
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
2015
Plays Catherine Ness
The Untouchables
1987
Plays Rosemary
Easy A
2010
Plays Lorna
Friends with Benefits
2011
Plays Vera
Dogville
2003
Plays Dagmar
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
Plays Rebecca Corbett
She Said
2022
Plays Focus Group Woman
Annie
2014
Plays Alison Mayhew
One Day
2011
Plays Violet Gamart
The Bookshop
2017
Plays Shirley Wershba
Good Night, and Good Luck.
2005
Plays Judy Nash
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
2008
Plays Sadie Burke
All the King's Men
2006
Plays Olivia Harris
The Station Agent
2003
Plays Samantha Walker
The Dead Pool
1988
Plays Marietta
Whatever Works
2009
Plays Paula
No Reservations
2007
Plays Carol Parrish
Jumanji
1995
Plays Lois McNally
Simply Irresistible
1999
Plays Pat Allen
Married Life
2008
Plays Brody
Delirium
2018
Plays Margaret Larsen
The Pledge
2001
Plays Eleanor Fine
Far from Heaven
2002
Plays Greta
High Art
1998
Plays Carolyn
Elegy
2008
Plays Sharon
The East
2013
Plays April
The Party
2017
Plays Willa Jenkins
Main Street
2010
Plays Wendy
Learning to Drive
2014
Plays Rosalind
Welcome to Collinwood
2002
Plays Patty Brooks
Miracle
2004
Plays Leslie Stone
Everybody's All-American
1988
Plays Dr. Mina Nariman
Jonathan
2018
Plays Allison
Playing by Heart
1998
Plays Mrs. Traverse
The Woods
2006
Plays Joy Burns
Pieces of April
2003
Plays Miss Dodger
Phoebe in Wonderland
2008
Plays Annette Jennings
The Safety of Objects
2002
Plays Janna
Blind Date
2008
Plays Det. Mike Hoolihan
Out of Blue
2019
Plays Elaine Tishop
The Dying Gaul
2005
Plays Vivian Marquie
Joe Gould's Secret
2000
Plays Sarah Anders
Pharaoh's Army
1995
Plays Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly
2025
Plays Helen Matthews
October Gale
2014
Plays Ravella Brewer
Almost Love
2019
18 TV Shows
Plays Annie Hoffman
Murder One
1995
Plays Jane Davis
House of Cards
2013
Plays Cosmo Yeargin
Davis Rules
1991
Plays Ellen
State of the Union
2019
Plays Pam-I-Am (voice)
Green Eggs and Ham
2019
Plays Cornelia Gray
Gray
2023
Plays Adora Crellin
Sharp Objects
2018
Plays Sarah O'Connor
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Claire O'Grady
Ransom Canyon
2025
Plays Claire French
Frasier
1993
Plays Lizzie
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Plays Tammy One
Parks and Recreation
2009
Plays Tammy Banger
Wonderland
2000
Plays Laura Winthrop
Law & Order
1990
Plays Suzy
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Deborah Wade
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Timothy's mother
Broad City
2014
Plays Meredith Fields (voice)
American Dad!
2005
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2023
Monica
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2023
State of the Union
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2022
Green Eggs and Ham
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2022
She Said
Rebecca Corbett
2022
Almost Love
Ravella Brewer
2019
Out of Blue
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2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Patricia Clarkson and where are they from?
Patricia Clarkson is 66 years old, born on December 29, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Patricia Clarkson?
Patricia Clarkson is best known for roles in Shutter Island, The Green Mile, The Maze Runner.
How many movies has Patricia Clarkson been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Patricia Clarkson has appeared in 63 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Patricia Clarkson's first movie?
The career of Patricia Clarkson began with The Untouchables (1987).
What is Patricia Clarkson's most recent movie or series?
Patricia Clarkson's most recent release is Lilly, which premiered on May 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Patricia Clarkson appeared in?
On television, Patricia Clarkson has appeared in House of Cards, American Dad!, Parks and Recreation, Six Feet Under.
Does Patricia Clarkson have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Patricia Clarkson's upcoming work includes: The Comebacker (2027).
Patricia Clarkson
1959-12-29 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. After studying drama on the East Coast, Clarkson launched her acting career in 1985, and has worked steadily in both film and television. She twice won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in Six Feet Under. Film roles included The Green Mile, Far From Heaven, The Station Agent and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Pieces of April (2003).Patricia Clarkson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.