Parker Posey
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1968-11-08
    • Born Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Parker Christian Posey

Parker Posey

Parker Christian Posey is an American actress born on November 8, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland. Nicknamed the "Queen of the Indies" by Time magazine in 1997, Posey became a prominent figure in independent cinema during the 1990s due to her unique ability to portray quirky, eccentric, and often darkly comedic characters.After growing up in the South, primarily Louisiana and Mississippi, Posey moved to New York to study drama at the State University of New York at Purchase. She landed her first significant role on the daytime soap opera "As the World Turns" in 1991, even before graduating. Her film debut came in 1993 with "Coneheads" and the cult classic "Dazed and Confused," which introduced her to a wider audience. She quickly established herself in the indie scene with films like "Party Girl" (1995), "The Daytrippers" (1996), "The House of Yes" (1997) – for which she won a special jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival – and "Clockwatchers" (1997).Posey is also widely recognized for her frequent collaborations with director Christopher Guest in his improvised mockumentaries, including "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), "Best in Show" (2000), "A Mighty Wind" (2003), "For Your Consideration" (2006), and "Mascots" (2016), where her comedic talents truly shone. While celebrated for her independent film work, she has also appeared in mainstream productions such as "You've Got Mail" (1998), "Scream 3" (2000), and "Superman Returns" (2006), playing the villainous Kitty Kowalski.On television, Posey has had notable roles in series like "The Good Wife," "Louie," "Lost in Space" (as Dr. Smith), "The Staircase," and most recently, in the highly acclaimed third season of "The White Lotus." In 2024, she also had a role as Gail in the well-received comedy-drama film "Thelma." Throughout her diverse career, Parker Posey has consistently delivered memorable performances, earning nominations for a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.

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