Patricia Clarkson Biography, Age, Height, Family and

Patricia Clarkson has built a remarkable career across film, television, and theater, becoming known for performances that feel layered, intelligent, and deeply human. Born in New Orleans on December 29, 1959, she trained at Fordham University and the Yale School of Drama before moving into stage and screen work. From The Untouchables and High Art to The Green Mile, Pieces of April, Six Feet Under, and Sharp Objects, her work has earned major recognition, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.

Patricia Clarkson Quick Bio

Profile	Full Information
Full Name	Patricia Davies Clarkson
Date of Birth	December 29, 1959
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Age	66 years old
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, Producer, Voice Actor
Nickname	Patty
Years Active	1985–present
Education	Louisiana State University; Fordham University; Yale School of Drama
Degree	B.A. in Theater Arts, Fordham University; M.F.A., Yale School of Drama
Mother	Jackie Clarkson, former New Orleans politician and councilwoman
Father	Arthur Clarkson, school administrator
Siblings	Four sisters
Marital Status	Never married
Children	No children
Famous For	The Untouchables, High Art, The Green Mile, Far from Heaven, The Station Agent, Pieces of April, Six Feet Under, Sharp Objects
Broadway Debut	The House of Blue Leaves (1986)
Film Debut	The Untouchables (1987)
Breakthrough Work	High Art (1998)
Academy Award Recognition	*Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Pieces of April* (2004)**
Primetime Emmy Awards	3 wins
Golden Globe	*Won for Sharp Objects* (2019)**
Tony Award Recognition	*Nominated for The Elephant Man* (2014)**
British Independent Film Award	*Won Best Supporting Actress for The Party* (2017)**
Notable Television Role	Adora Crellin in Sharp Objects
Notable HBO Role	Sarah/Aunt Sarah in Six Feet Under
Notable Film Roles	Jumanji, The Green Mile, Far from Heaven, Dogville, Good Night, and Good Luck., Shutter Island, Easy A, The Maze Runner series
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately $3 million; this is a published estimate, not a personally confirmed figure.
Career Highlights	More than four decades of work across film, television, Broadway, and independent cinema
Acting Style	Known for nuanced, character-driven performances and versatility across drama, comedy, television, and theater
Current Career Status	Active actress with a career spanning film, television, and stage

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A Timeline Patricia Clarkson

Year	Career Milestone
1959	Born December 29, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1982	Graduated from Fordham University with a degree in theater.
1985	Completed her MFA training at the Yale School of Drama.
1986	Made her Broadway debut in The House of Blue Leaves.
1987	Made her feature-film debut in The Untouchables.
1995	Appeared in Jumanji.
1998	Gained major critical attention for High Art.
1999	Appeared in The Green Mile.
2002	Won her first Primetime Emmy Award for Six Feet Under.
2003–04	Earned major recognition for Pieces of April, including an Academy Award nomination.
2006	Won her second Primetime Emmy Award for Six Feet Under.
2014–15	Appeared on Broadway in The Elephant Man and received a Tony Award nomination.
2017	Won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Party.
2018–19	Played Adora Crellin in Sharp Objects and won a Golden Globe.
2022	Won her third Primetime Emmy Award for State of the Union.
2022	Appeared in She Said and Monica.
2024	Received the John Cassavetes Award for Lilly.
Present	Continues working across film, television, and theater.

Patricia Clarkson Family

Family Member	Information
Patricia Clarkson	Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mother	Jackie Clarkson, a New Orleans politician and former city councilwoman.
Father	Arthur Clarkson, who worked in education.
Siblings	Patricia is the youngest of five sisters.
Children	No publicly documented children.
Marriage	Patricia Clarkson has never been married.
Family Background	She grew up in New Orleans before pursuing theater education and an acting career.

Patricia Clarkson Awards & Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
1998	Independent Spirit Awards	Best Supporting Female	High Art	Nominated
1999	Saturn Awards	Best Supporting Actress	The Green Mile	Won
2002	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under	Won
2003	Sundance Film Festival	Special Jury Prize	All the Real Girls	Won
2003	Sundance Film Festival	Special Jury Prize	The Station Agent	Won
2004	Academy Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Pieces of April	Nominated
2004	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Pieces of April	Nominated
2006	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series	Six Feet Under	Won
2015	Tony Awards	Best Featured Actress in a Play	The Elephant Man	Nominated
2017	British Independent Film Awards	Best Supporting Actress	The Party	Won
2019	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Television	Sharp Objects	Won
2019	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress	Sharp Objects	Nominated
2022	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series	State of the Union	Won
2024	Film Festival Recognition	John Cassavetes Award	Lilly	Won

Patricia Clarkson Handbag Collection

Category	Details
Publicly Documented Collection	No confirmed public record establishes a personal handbag collection.
Known Brands	No specific handbag brands can be confidently identified as part of her personal collection.
Public Appearances	Handbags photographed at events should not automatically be considered personally owned.
Collection Status	Not publicly documented.

Patricia Clarkson Dress Collection

Category	Details
Red-Carpet Style	Known for elegant and sophisticated appearances at premieres and award events.
Designer Dresses	No verified public record of a privately owned designer dress collection.
Public Appearances	Her outfits are mainly documented through premieres, festivals, and award ceremonies.
Collection Status	No confirmed personal collection publicly documented.