Alison Wright
Alison Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1976 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Alison Wright (born 12 July 1976) is an English actress, best known for her role as Martha Hanson on The Americans and Marjorie on Sneaky Pete.
Early life
Wright was born in Sunderland and raised there by adoptive parents.[1] She began dancing at a young age. She studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and at The Barrow Group in New York City.[2]
Career
She made her television debut in 2013 as Martha Hanson on The Americans. She was promoted to a series regular for season 2, which premiered in January 2014.[3] .[4] In 2017, Wright received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her guest appearance in The Americans fifth season.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Nanny Diaries | Bridget | |
| 2009 | Nights | Bartender | Short film |
| 2011 | Braaains! | Monique Gold | Short film |
| 2015 | Good Ol' Boy | Mrs. Reynolds | |
| 2016 | The Accountant | Justine | |
| 2017 | Active Adults | Therapist | |
| 2018 | Ask for Jane | Ada |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–17 | The Americans | Martha Hanson | 37 episodes |
| 2013 | Blue Bloods | Brijita Holden | Episode: "Lost and Found" |
| 2015–17 | Sneaky Pete | Marjorie | 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Confirmation | Virginia Thomas | Television film |
| 2017 | Feud: Bette and Joan | Pauline Jameson | 7 episodes |
| 2018 | Snowpiercer | Lilah Anderson | Upcoming series |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | The Americans | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards[5] | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated |
References
- ^ "We Are All Martha: Alison Wright On How Her 'Americans' Character Became A Hit". NPR.org. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Sunderland actress hides Mackem accent to land role in US TV spy drama The Americans". Sunderland Echo. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (7 May 2013). "'The Americans' Season 2 Spoilers — Nina and Martha Returning". TVLine. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ "'The Americans' actress Alison Wright sued by former agent". NY Daily News. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (29 November 2016). "Satellite Awards Nominees Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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