Parker Posey
American actress and musician celebrated as the 'Queen of the Indies,' with a career spanning independent film, Hollywood blockbusters, and acclaimed television.
What do we know about Parker Posey?
Here are the key biographical details about Parker Posey:
- Name: Parker Posey
- Also Known As: Parker Christian Posey
- Date of Birth: November 8, 1968
- Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Thanks, Executive Producer
Who is Parker Posey?
Parker Christian Posey (born November 8, 1968) is an American actress and musician. Posey is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award nomination, a Satellite Award nomination and two Independent Spirit Award nominations.
Posey made her film debut in Joey Breaker (1993). Following small roles in Coneheads and the cult classic Dazed and Confused (both also 1993), she was labeled "Queen of the Indies" for starring in a succession of independent films throughout the 1990s, such as Sleep with Me (1994), Frisk, Party Girl, The Doom Generation, Kicking and Screaming (all 1995), The Daytrippers (1996), Henry Fool, The House of Yes and Clockwatchers (all 1997). Her other notable film appearances include You've Got Mail (1998), Scream 3 (2000), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Personal Velocity, The Sweetest Thing (both 2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Superman Returns, Fay Grim (both 2006), Broken English (2007), The Eye (2008), Spring Breakdown (2009), Inside Out (2011), Irrational Man (2015), Café Society (2016), and Columbus (2017).
She frequently works with Christopher Guest and has appeared in several of his mockumentaries: Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016).
Outside of film, Posey starred in the television movie Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002) and has guest-starred on numerous series, such as Futurama (2000), The Simpsons (2000), Will & Grace (2001), Boston Legal (2006), Parks and Recreation (2011), The Good Wife (2011–12), Louie (2012), Inside Amy Schumer (2014), and Search Party (2016). From 2018 to 2021, she starred as Dr. Smith on the Netflix series Lost in Space.
What is Parker Posey known for?
With over 120 credits, Parker Posey's most recognized performances include:
- The Simpsons (1989, TV Series)
- Superman Returns (2006, Movie)
- Blade: Trinity (2004, Movie)
- Scream 3 (2000, Movie)
- Futurama (1999, TV Series)
- You've Got Mail (1998, Movie)
- Café Society (2016, Movie)
- Irrational Man (2015, Movie)
- Dazed and Confused (1993, Movie)
- Lost in Space (2018, TV Series)
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