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Felicity Huffman
AKA: Felicity Kendall Huffman
Acting
Born: 1962
Bedford, New York, USA
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Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She is known for her role as executive producer Dana Whitaker on the ABC television show Sports Night (1998—2000), which earned her an Golden Globe Award nomination, and as hectic supermom Lynette Scavo on the ABC show Desperate Housewives (2004—present), which has earned her an Emmy Award.
In 2005, her critically acclaimed role as a trans woman in the independent film Transamerica earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, Georgia Rule and Phoebe in Wonderland.
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Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She is known for her role as executive producer Dana Whitaker on the ABC television show Sports Night (1998—2000), which earned her an Golden Globe Award nomination, and as hectic supermom Lynette Scavo on the ABC show Desperate Housewives (2004—present), which has earned her an Emmy Award.
In 2005, her critically acclaimed role as a trans woman in the independent film Transamerica earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in films such as Reversal of Fortune, The Spanish Prisoner, Magnolia, Path to War, Georgia Rule and Phoebe in Wonderland.
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Known For
Doc
Dr. Joan Ridley
2025 · US
Accused
Lorraine Howell
2023 · US
When They See Us
Linda Fairstein
2019 · US
The Good Doctor
Janet Stewart
2017 · US
Get Shorty
Agent Clara Dillard
2017 · US
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest
2015 · US
American Crime
Barb Hanlon
2015 · US
Hollywood Game Night
Self
2013 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Doc | 2025 | Dr. Joan Ridley |
| Accused | 2023 | Lorraine Howell |
| When They See Us | 2019 | Linda Fairstein |
| The Good Doctor | 2017 | Janet Stewart |
| Get Shorty | 2017 | Agent Clara Dillard |
| The Late Late Show with James Corden | 2015 | Self - Guest |
| American Crime | 2015 | Barb Hanlon |
| Hollywood Game Night | 2013 | Self |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | 2012 | Self - Guest Judge |
| Finding Your Roots | 2012 | Self |
| Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | 2006 | Self |
| The Megan Mullally Show | 2006 | Self - Guest |
| Desperate Housewives | 2004 | Lynette Scavo |
| The D.A. | 2004 | Charlotte Ellis |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2003 | Self |
| Out of Order | 2003 | Lorna Colm |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | Self - Guest |
| Girls Club | 2002 | Contributor |
| Kim Possible | 2002 | Dr. Betty Director (voice) |
| The West Wing | 1999 | Ann Stark |
| Sports Night | 1998 | Dana Whitaker |
| The View | 1997 | Self |
| Early Edition | 1996 | Det. Tagliatti |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 | Ellie Stockton |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1993 | Self - Guest |
| The X-Files | 1993 | Dr. Nancy Da Silva |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992 | Contributor |
| Golden Years | 1991 | Terry Spann |
| Law & Order | 1990 | Hillary Colson |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |