Julianne Nicholson is known for her roles as Detective Megan Wheeler in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, as Dr. Lillian on Masters of Sex, and as Lorraine Broughton in the film Black Mass.
Films
- We Grown NowJane2023
- BlondeGladys Pearl Baker2022
- I, TonyaDiane Rawlinson2017
- Black MassLorraine Broughton2015
- August: Osage CountyIvy Weston2013
- Flannel PajamasNicole2006
- KinseyAlice Martin2004
- The Love LetterBlair1999
TV shows
- The OutsiderGlory Maitland2020
- Masters of SexDr. Lillian DePaul2014–2016
- Boardwalk EmpireEsther Randolph2012–2013
- The Good WifeJudge Patrice Lessner (recurring)2011–2015
- Law & Order: Criminal IntentDetective Megan Wheeler2006–2009
- Ally McBealJenny Shaw2001–2002
- ERJordan (recurring)2000
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About Julianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson is an American actress who has built a versatile career across film and television since the late 1990s. She is particularly acclaimed for her long-running role as Detective Megan Wheeler on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and her Emmy-nominated performance in the series Masters of Sex. Her film work includes notable roles in Black Mass, August: Osage County, and the indie hit…
FAQs
What is Julianne Nicholson’s most famous TV role?
She is best known for playing Detective Megan Wheeler on Law & Order: Criminal Intent from 2006 to 2009, appearing in 53 episodes.
Did Julianne Nicholson receive any award nominations for Masters of Sex?
Yes, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 for her role as Dr. Lillian DePaul in Masters of Sex.
Which notable films has she appeared in alongside Meryl Streep?
Nicholson played Meryl Streep’s daughter, Ivy Weston, in the 2013 film August: Osage County.
Is Julianne Nicholson married to a fellow actor?
Yes, she has been married to actor Jonathan Cake since 2007, and they have two children together.
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