Best known for playing Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives (2004–2012), Bree in Transamerica (2005), and Barb Hanlon in American Crime (2015–2017).
Films
- CakeAnnette2014
- Stealing AmericaMary2013
- Georgia RuleLily2007
- KablueyBetty2007
- TransamericaBree Osborne2005
- A Home at the End of the WorldClare2004
TV shows
- American CrimeBarb Hanlon
- Desperate HousewivesLynette Scavo
- The PoliticianDara Adler
- Reversible ErrorsGillian Sullivan
- FrasierJulia Wilcox
- Sports NightDana Whitaker
- The PracticeAssistant U.S. Attorney
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About Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman is an acclaimed American actress, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives. She also earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film Transamerica. With a career spanning over three decades, she has appeared in numerous television series and films.
FAQs
What is Felicity Huffman best known for?
She is best known for playing Lynette Scavo on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award.
Did she win an Academy Award?
She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2005 film Transamerica.
What other notable TV series has she appeared in?
She played Dana Whitaker in Sports Night, Barb Hanlon in American Crime, and had guest roles in shows like Frasier and The Practice.
Has she been involved in any controversial events?
In 2019, she was involved in the college admissions bribery scandal, for which she served 11 days in prison.
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