Katie Finneran
American actress known for Tony Awards
Born
January 22nd, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American actress, contributions to theater and television have garnered acclaim. Achievements include winning two Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for performances in 'Noises Off' and 'Promises, Promises'. Finneran also featured prominently in television, with roles in series such as 'The Insider' and 'Malcolm in the Middle'. With a career spanning decades, performances demonstrated versatility across genres.
Won Tony Award for 'Noises Off'
Won Tony Award for 'Promises, Promises'
Appeared in 'Malcolm in the Middle'
Featured in 'The Insider'
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