Patricia Wettig
Patricia Wettig | |
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Born | Patricia Anne Wettig December 4, 1951 Milford, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma mater | Temple University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, playwright |
Years active | 1982–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Patricia Anne Wettig (born December 4, 1951) is an American actress and playwright.
After her breakthrough role in Thirtysomething, Wettig has appeared in a number of films, including
Early life
Wettig was born in
Career
Wettig began her career on stage and worked as a personal dresser for Shirley MacLaine.[6] On television, she appeared in episodes of 1980s dramas Remington Steele, Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law, before taking a recurring role as Joanne McFadden in the NBC medical drama series St. Elsewhere from 1986 to 1987.[3] Later in 1987, Wettig was cast as Nancy Weston in the ABC drama series thirtysomething.
For her role in Thirtysomething, Wettig received critical acclaim. Her portrayal of Nancy's
Wettig has starred in a number of made-for-television movies, include Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (1992) and Parallel Lives (1994). She played the role of Laurel Stevenson in the 1995 Stephen King's miniseries The Langoliers. Later in 1995, she returned to television with a leading role of tough female judge in the CBS drama series Courthouse. Wettig intended to leave the show due to "creative differences", with sources saying that she wanted the show to be more of a star vehicle for her, rather than an ensemble cast, but the show was cancelled before her character could be written out.[12]
In 2002, Wettig was a regular cast member in the short-lived Bravo drama series
In 2012, Wettig joined the national tour for
Personal life
Wettig is married to actor and producer Ken Olin; they have a son Clifford (born 1983) and a daughter Roxy (born 1985).[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Dorothy Nolan | |
1991 | City Slickers | Barbara Robbins | |
1993 | Me and Veronica | Veronica | |
1994 | City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold | Barbara Robbins | |
1997 | Bongwater | Mom | |
1998 | Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 | Mrs. Lusk | |
1999 | Nightmare in Big Sky Country | Judge | |
2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Patricia Wettig | Cameo appearance |
Television films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Parole | Maureen | |
1988 | Police Story: Cop Killer | Dede Mandell | |
1991 | Silent Motive | Laura Bardell | |
1992 | Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story | Nancy Ziegenmeyer | |
1994 | Parallel Lives | Rebecca Ferguson Stone | |
1995 | The Langoliers | Laurel Stevenson | Miniseries |
1995 | Nothing But the Truth | Jill Ross | |
1995 | Kansas | Virginia 'Giny' Mae Farley | Also producer |
2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Laura's Mother | |
2010 | The 19th Wife | BeckyLyn |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Remington Steele | Barbara Frick | Episode: "Blood Is Thicker Than Steele" |
1985 | Hill Street Blues | Mrs. Florio | Episode: "The Life and Time of Dominic Florio Jr." |
1986 | Stingray
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Annie Murray | Episode: "Below the Line" |
1986–1987 | St. Elsewhere | Joanne | 6 episodes |
1987 | L.A. Law | Carolyn Glasband | Episode: "Beef Jerky" |
1987–1991 | thirtysomething | Nancy Krieger Weston | 64 episodes |
1995 | Courthouse | Judge Justine Parkes | 11 episodes |
1997 | Frasier | Stephanie | Episode: "To Kill a Talking Bird" |
1998–1999 | L.A. Doctors | Eleanor Riggs-Cattan | 8 episodes |
2001 | The Practice | Allison Tucker | Episode: "Vanished: Part 2" |
2002 | Breaking News | Alison Dunne | 5 episodes |
2002 | Boomtown | Nora Jean Flannery | Episode: "Reelin' in the Years" |
2002–2004 | Alias | Dr. Judy Barnett | 11 episodes |
2005–2007 | Prison Break | Caroline Reynolds
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13 episodes |
2006–2011 | Brothers & Sisters | Holly Harper | 85 episodes |
2014 | Identity | Liana Grant | Unsold TV pilot |
2015 | Major Crimes | Judge Virginia Ryan | Episode: "Fifth Dynasty" |
2019 | Heartstrings
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Harper Cantrell | Episode: "Sugar Hill" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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1988 | Emmy Award
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | thirtysomething | Won |
1990 | Emmy Award
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
1990 | Q Award
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Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Nominated | |
1991 | Golden Globes Awards
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Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Won | |
1991 | Emmy Award
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
1991 | Q Award
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Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Nominated | |
2008 | Gold Derby Awards | Ensemble of the Year | Brothers & Sisters | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Patricia Wettig biography". TV Guide. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ "GHC417.html". Wettig.org. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ^ a b "Patricia Wettig- Biography". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ISBN 9780822226338
- ^ Hetrick, Adam. “Patricia Wettig's F2M, With Keira Keeley, Ken Olin, Begins Powerhouse Run June 29”. Playbill. 29 June 2011 [1]
- ^ "Patricia Wettig | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
- ^ TELEVISION; Life, Loss, Death And 'Thirtysomething' New York Times. 10 February 1991
- ^ Nancy Lives Entertainment Weekly. 22 February 1991
- ^ "Site Search". Television Academy.
- ^ "Patricia Wettig". www.goldenglobes.com.
- ^ Young, Deborah (September 11, 1992). "Me and Veronica".
- ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ "Patricia Wettig Leaves Brothers & Sisters". TV Fanatic. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ^ Patricia Wettig, Michael Berresse Will Join Patrick Breen, Luke MacFarlane, Christopher J. Hanke In Normal Heart Tour Archived 2012-09-03 at the Wayback Machine Playbill. 4 May 2012
- ^ Nikara Johns @NikaraJohns (2014-03-20). "Patricia Wettig Joins CW's 'Identity' Pilot". Variety. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (February 11, 2019). "Sarah Shahi, Scandal's Bellamy Young, thirtysomething Alums and More Join Netflix's Dolly Parton Anthology". TVLine.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 8, 2020). "'Thirtysomething': ABC Picks Up Sequel Series Pilot With Original Cast From Marshall Herskovitz & Ed Zwick".
External links
- Patricia Wettig at IMDb