Felicity Kendall Huffman is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Lynette Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) and as a transgender woman in the independent film Transamerica (2005), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Huffman was born in Bedford, New York, into a wealthy family. She began her acting career in theatre, and in the 1990s also had many supporting roles in film and television. She starred as Dana Whitaker in the comedy-drama Sports Night from 1998 to 2000, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
In 2019, Huffman was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, for paying $15,000 to have a proctor correct SAT questions answered incorrectly by her daughter. She pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 14 days in prison, a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service, and one year of supervised release.
Huffman is a talented actress who has starred in a variety of successful films and television shows. She is also a strong advocate for education and social justice.
Is Felicity Huffman still married?
Felicity Huffman is still married to actor William H. Macy. They have been married since 1997 and have two daughters together.
What TV shows has Felicity Huffman been in?
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ABC Afterschool Special | Sara Greene | Episode: “A Home Run for Love” |
| 1988 | Lip Service | Woman P.A. | Television film |
| 1991 | Golden Years | Terry Spann | TV miniseries |
| 1992 | Raven | Sharon Prior | Episode: “And Everything Nice” |
| 1992 | The Water Engine | Dance Hall Girl | Television film |
| 1992 | The Heart of Justice | Annie | Television film |
| 1992, 1997 | Law & Order | Hillary Colson / Diane Perkins | Episodes: “Helpless” and “Working Mom” |
| 1993 | The X-Files | Dr. Nancy Da Silva | Episode: “Ice” |
| 1996 | Early Edition | Det. Tagliatti | Episode: “Pilot” |
| 1996 | Bedtime | Donna | TV miniseries |
| 1996 | Harrison: Cry of the City | Peggy Macklin | Television film |
| 1997 | Chicago Hope | Ellie Stockton | Episode: “Take My Wife, Please” |
| 1998–2000 | Sports Night | Dana Whitaker | Series regular, 45 episodes Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress in a New Comedy Series (1999) Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (1999) Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series — Comedy or Musical (2000) Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2000) Nominated – Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series (1999, 2000) |
| 1999 | A Slight Case of Murder | Kit Wannamaker | Television film |
| 2001 | The West Wing | Ann Stark | Episode: “The Leadership Breakfast” |
| 2001 | Snap Decision | Carrie Dixon | Television film |
| 2002 | Path to War | Lady Bird Johnson | Television film |
| 2002 | Girls Club | Marcia Holden | Episode: “Pilot” |
| 2003 | Out of Order | Lorna Colm | TV miniseries Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (2004) |
| 2002, 2003 | Kim Possible | Dr. Betty Director | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Frasier | Julia Wilcox | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2004 | The D.A. | Charlotte Ellis | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
| 2004 | Reversible Errors | Gillian Sullivan | Television film Nominated – Prism Award for Performance in a Television Movie or Miniseries (2005) |
| 2004–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Lynette Scavo | Series regular, 180 episodes Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2005) Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series — Comedy or Musical (2005) Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series (2006) Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2005, 2006) Nominated – Gold Derby Award for Comedy Lead Actress (2005, 2007) Nominated – Gold Derby Award for Ensemble of the Year (2006) Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series — Comedy or Musical (2005-2007) Nominated – Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (2004-2007) Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2007) Nominated – Prism Award for Performance in a Comedy Series (2005) Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series — Comedy or Musical (2007, 2011) Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series (2007) Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2006-2009) |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Herself | Episode: “Pilot” |
| 2015–2017 | American Crime | Barb Hanlon Leslie Graham Jeanette Hesby |
Season 1 (11 episodes) Season 2 (10 episodes) Season 3 (8 episodes) Women’s Image Network Award for Outstanding Actress Made for Television Movie/Miniseries (2015) Nominated – Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Actress in a Television Movie or Miniseries (2016) Nominated – Critics Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Limited Series (2015, 2016) Nominated – Gold Derby Award for TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress (2015, 2016) Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (2016, 2017) Nominated – Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series (2015-2017) Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie (2015-2017) Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series — Drama (2015, 2016) Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series (2017) |
| 2017 | BoJack Horseman | Herself | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Get Shorty | Special Agent Clara Dillard | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | When They See Us | Linda Fairstein | Miniseries |
| 2023 | The Good Doctor | Janet Stewart | Episode: “The Good Lawyer” |
| 2023 | The Good Lawyer | Janet Stewart |