Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

62 · Born: Dec 9, 1962

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 9, 1962 Bedford, New York, USA
Parents
  • Grace Valle Huffman
  • Moore Peters Huffman

Biography

Felicity Huffman, a renowned actress and producer, came into this world on December 9, 1962, in the charming town of Bedford, situated in the state of New York, USA. Born with a passion for the performing arts, Huffman has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through her captivating performances in a wide range of films and television shows.

Her impressive filmography boasts a diverse array of roles, including her critically acclaimed portrayal of Bree Osbourne in the 2005 drama film Transamerica. Additionally, her iconic character Lynette Scavo in the popular television series Desperate Housewives (2004) has become a household name. Huffman's versatility as an actress is further exemplified by her early work in the television sitcom Sports Night (1998),where she played the lovable and quirky character Dana Whitaker.

On a personal note, Huffman has been blessed with a loving and enduring partnership with her husband, the talented actor William H. Macy. The couple tied the knot on September 6, 1997, and have since been blessed with two beautiful children.

Career

2025
The Thirteenth Wife
The Thirteenth Wife as Rena Chynoweth
Doc
Doc as Dr. Joan Ridley
2024
Accused
Accused as Lorraine Howell
2019
Otherhood
Otherhood as Helen Halston
Tammy's Always Dying
Tammy's Always Dying as Tammy MacDonald
When They See Us
When They See Us as Linda Fairstein
2018
Krystal
Krystal as Poppy
Get Shorty
Get Shorty as Agent Clara Dillard
2016
Stealing Cars
Stealing Cars as Kimberly Wyatt
2015
American Crime
American Crime as Barb Hanlon
2014
Cake
Cake as Annette
Rudderless
Rudderless as Emily
Big Game
Big Game as CIA Director
2013
Trust Me
Trust Me as Agnes
2008
Phoebe in Wonderland
Phoebe in Wonderland as Hillary Lichten
2007
2005
Transamerica
Transamerica as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne / Stanley Schupak
2004
Reversible Errors
Reversible Errors as Gillian Sullivan
Raising Helen
Raising Helen as Lindsay Davis
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives as Lynette Scavo
The D.A.
The D.A. as Charlotte Ellis
2003
Path to War
Path to War as Lady Bird Johnson
Out of Order
Out of Order as Lorna Colm
2002
Door to Door
Door to Door as Joey's Mom (uncredited)
2001
Snap Decision
Snap Decision as Carrie Dixon
1999
A Slight Case of Murder
A Slight Case of Murder as Kit Wannamaker
Magnolia
Magnolia as Cynthia
Sports Night
Sports Night as Dana Whitaker
1997
1996
1995
Hackers
Hackers as Attorney
1992
Quicksand: No Escape
Quicksand: No Escape as Julianna Reinhardt
The Water Engine
The Water Engine as Dance Hall Girl
Raven
Raven as Sharon Prior
1991
Golden Years
Golden Years as Terry Spann
1990
1988
Lip Service
Lip Service as Woman P.A.
Things Change
Things Change as Wheel of Fortune Girl