Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

59 · Born: Apr 9, 1966

Personal Details

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BornApr 9, 1966 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Anne Nixon
  • Walter Nixon

Biography

Cynthia Nixon, a talented actress, was born on April 9, 1966, in the vibrant city of New York, to Anne Elizabeth Knoll, a seasoned actress, and Walter E. Nixon, Jr., a radio journalist with a passion for storytelling. Her ancestry is a rich blend of German and English heritage, which undoubtedly has influenced her artistic pursuits.

Nixon's journey in the film industry began with a memorable debut in the 1980 movie "Little Darlings". Her impressive Broadway credits include standout performances in productions such as "The Last Night of Ballyhoo", "Indiscretions", "Angels in America", "The Heidi Chronicles", and "The Women". Her remarkable stage presence allowed her to excel in multiple roles simultaneously, including "Hurlyburly" and "The Real Thing". Her impressive stage honors include winning a Theatre World Award, a Los Angeles Drama Critics Award, and a prestigious Tony Award.

Apart from her acting accomplishments, Nixon is also a founding member of Drama Dept., a respected New York-based theater company. She spent nearly two decades honing her craft as a working actress before achieving widespread recognition with her iconic role as red-haired workaholic lawyer Miranda Hobbes on the hit HBO series "Sex and the City" in 1998.

Career

2021
And Just Like That...
And Just Like That... as Miranda Hobbes
Ratched
Ratched as Gwendolyn Briggs
2019
The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare as Madeleine Tress (voice)
My Letter to the World
My Letter to the World as Emily Dickinson (voice)
2016
Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan as Nancy Reagan
A Quiet Passion
A Quiet Passion as Emily Dickinson
2015
James White
James White as Gail White
2014
5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up as Lily Portman
Hannibal
Hannibal as Kade Prurnell
2013
Alpha House
Alpha House as Senator Carly Armiston
2012
Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely as Cynthia Nixon
World Without End
World Without End as Petranilla
2011
Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail as Michele Davis
Rampart
Rampart as Barbara
2010
Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2 as Miranda Hobbes
2009
2008
The Babysitters
The Babysitters as Gail Beltran
Sex and the City
Sex and the City as Miranda Hobbes
Lymelife
Lymelife as Melissa Bragg
2005
Warm Springs
Warm Springs as Eleanor Roosevelt
One Last Thing...
One Last Thing... as Karen Jameison
Timescapes
Timescapes as Additional Voices
2004
Tanner on Tanner
Tanner on Tanner as Alex Tanner
2002
Mark Twain
Mark Twain as (voice)
Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down as Mrs. Piggee
2000
Papa's Angels
Papa's Angels as Sharon Jenkins
1999
1998
Sex and the City
Sex and the City as Miranda Hobbes
1996
Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room as Retirement Home Director
1994
Baby's Day Out
Baby's Day Out as Gilbertine
1993
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief as Alice Stark
1991
Face of a Stranger
Face of a Stranger as Tina Foster
1990
1989
Let It Ride
Let It Ride as Evangeline
1988
Tanner '88
Tanner '88 as Alex Tanner
1986
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project as Jenny Anderman
1985
1984
Amadeus
Amadeus as Lorl
1983
I Am the Cheese
I Am the Cheese as Amy Hertz
1982
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Shirley Talley
1981
Tattoo
Tattoo as Cindy
1980