Anna Gunn
Anna Gunn | |
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Born | August 11, 1968 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Anna Gunn (born August 11, 1968)[1] is an American actress. She is known for playing Martha Bullock on the HBO Western series Deadwood (2004–2006) and its sequel film Deadwood: The Movie (2019), and Skyler White on the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013). Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Gunn's has starred on the ABC series The Practice (1997–2002), the Fox series Gracepoint (2014), the NBC series Shades of Blue (2016), and the Apple TV+ series Sugar (2024). Her film roles include the action thriller Enemy of the State (1998), the independent thriller Red State (2011), the docudrama Little Red Wagon (2012), the financial thriller Equity (2016), the biographical drama Sully (2016), and the comedy drama Being Frank (2018). She also voiced Ariel in the Legacy of Kain video game series (1996–2003).
Early life and education
[edit]Gunn grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[2] She is descended from William Rufus Day, who was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.[3] She is of Polish, Slovak, English, German and distant Irish and Dutch descent.[citation needed] She graduated from Santa Fe Preparatory School in 1986,[4] then attended Northwestern University, where she majored in theater[2] and graduated in 1990.[5][6] In the fall of 1988, she spent a semester abroad to study at the British American Drama Academy.[citation needed] She moved to Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, where she shared a house with Pamela Adlon.[7]
Career
[edit]Gunn's first screen credit was the Quantum Leap episode "The Play's the Thing". She had a recurring role as Assistant District Attorney Jean Ward on the ABC series The Practice from 1997 to 2002, and was series regular as Martha Bullock on HBO's Deadwood from 2005 to 2006. She appeared on Seinfeld in the episode "The Glasses", in the Six Feet Under episode "Parallel Play", and on the first season of Murder One. She also provided the voice of Ariel in the Legacy of Kain series of video games.[8][9][10][11][12]
Gunn starred as Skyler White in the AMC drama series Breaking Bad, for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2012, 2013 and 2014, winning in 2013 and 2014.[13] In August 2013, she wrote an op-ed piece for The New York Times examining the public dislike directed toward her character.[14]
In 2011, Gunn had a lead role in the Lifetime film Secrets of Eden, opposite John Stamos.[15] Her other film credits include Without Evidence, Enemy of the State, Treading Water, and Red State.
In February 2013, cable network Bravo announced that Gunn would star in a pilot for a one-hour TV drama, Rita, based on a Danish TV series about a private-school teacher and mother. The Fox TV Studios pilot was to be written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Miguel Arteta.[16]
In 2014, Gunn starred Off-Broadway with Billy Magnussen in Sex with Strangers, directed by David Schwimmer at Second Stage Theater.[17]
Gunn starred in the 2016 film Equity. Billed as the first female-driven Wall Street film, it premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.[18][19] That same year, she starred in Clint Eastwood's biographical drama film Sully.[20]
In 2019, Gunn starred as Maxine Faulk in the Noël Coward Theater limited-time production of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana.[21][22]
Personal life
[edit]Gunn married Scottish actor and real estate broker Alastair Duncan in 1990. They divorced in 2009.[2] They have two daughters, Eila Rose and Emma.[23]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | French Intensive | Rachel | Short film |
Junior | Casitas Madres Receptionist | [24] | |
1995 | Without Evidence | Liz Godlove | |
Star Power | Denise | Short film | |
1997 | Santa Fe | Jane | |
1998 | Enemy of the State | Emily Reynolds | |
2000 | Lost Souls | Sally Prescott | |
2001 | Nobody's Baby | Stormy | |
2002 | Treading Water | The Actress | |
2011 | Red State | Travis' Mother | |
2012 | Little Red Wagon | Laurie Bonner | |
Sassy Pants | June Pruitt | ||
2016 | Equity | Naomi Bishop | |
Sully | Dr. Elizabeth Davis | ||
2018 | Being Frank | Laura Hansen | |
2021 | Land of Dreams | Nancy | |
2022 | The Apology | Darlene Hagen |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Quantum Leap | Liz | Episode: "The Play's the Thing" |
Indecency | Celeste | Television film | |
1992–1993 | Down the Shore | Arden | Main role |
1993 | Seinfeld | Amy | Episode: "The Glasses"[25] |
1994 | Missing Persons | Ellie Keogh | Episode: "My Beautiful Son Is O.K..." |
NYPD Blue | Kimmy | 2 episodes | |
Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire | Agt. Alex King | Television film | |
1995 | If Someone Had Known | Officer Linda Reed | Television film |
1995–1996 | Murder One | Melissa Griotte | 3 episodes |
1996 | Chicago Hope | Megan Stanard | Episode: "Sexual Perversity in Chicago Hope" |
The Lazarus Man | The Journal | Episode: "The Journal" | |
Men Behaving Badly | Michelle | Episode: "Babies Having Babies" | |
The Big Easy | Evie | Episode: "Snake Dance" | |
1997 | Sleepwalkers | Angie Gilpin | Episode: "Night Terrors" |
1997–2002 | The Practice | Jean Ward | Recurring role; 10 episodes |
1999 | ER | Ekabo's Lawyer | Episode: "Point of Origin" |
The Drew Carey Show | Kelly Walker | Episode: "Drew's Reunion" | |
Judging Amy | Emily Noble | Episode: "Presumed Innocent" | |
2000 | Bull | Miss Coyle | Episode: "A Beautiful Lie" |
2001 | The Guardian | Meghan Barstow | 2 episodes |
2002 | Yes, Dear | Jessica | Episode: "Kim's New Nanny" |
2003 | Twelve Mile Road | Leah | Television film |
Dragnet | Dr. Louise Nottingham | 2 episodes | |
The O'Keefes | Phyllis | Episode: "Pilot" | |
L.A. Confidential | Renata | Unsold pilot | |
Wild Card | Janell Morgan | Episode: "The Cheese Stands Alone" | |
The Lyon's Den | Elizabeth Hopper | Episode: "Blood" | |
Miss Match | Maureen Weston | Episode: "Kate in Ex-tasy" | |
Miracles | Rebecca Webb | Episode: "You Are My Sunshine" | |
2004 | NYPD 2069 | Natalie Franco | Unsold pilot |
The D.A. | Shelly Ward | Episode: "The People vs. Sergius Kovinsky" | |
Six Feet Under | Madeline | Episode: "Parallel Play" | |
2005–2006 | Deadwood | Martha Bullock | Main role |
2007 | Boston Legal | Attorney Susan Bixby | Episode: "Nuts" |
2008–2013 | Breaking Bad | Skyler White | Lead role |
2010 | Law & Order | Marielle Di Napoli | Episode: "Love Eternal" |
Lie to Me | Jenkins | Episode: "Dirty Loyal" | |
2012 | Secrets of Eden | Detective Catherine Benincasa | Television film |
2014 | The Mindy Project | Sheila Hamilton | Episode: "Girl Crush" |
Gracepoint | Detective Ellie Miller | Main role | |
2015 | Criminal Minds | Special Agent Lily Lambert | Episode: "Beyond Borders" |
Portlandia | Glynis Brooks | Episode: "House for Sale" | |
2016 | Robot Chicken | Mother / Skyler White (voice) | Episode: "Food"[26] |
Shades of Blue | Julia Ayres | Recurring role; 10 episodes | |
2019 | Deadwood: The Movie | Martha Bullock | Television film |
2021 | Prodigal Son | Sheriff Fern Cooley | Episode: "The Last Weekend" |
2022–2023 | Physical | Marika | 3 episodes |
2023 | Most Dangerous Game | Chairwoman | 4 episodes |
2024 | Sugar | Margit | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
Video games
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | Ariel, Azimuth, DeJoule | Voice role |
1999 | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver | Ariel | Voice role |
2001 | Soul Reaver 2 | Ariel | Voice role |
2003 | Legacy of Kain: Defiance | Ariel | Voice role |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
[edit]- ^ Ho, Rodney (August 11, 2024). "Knight juggles HGTV show, touring Celebrities". South Florida Sun - Sentinel. p. E6. ProQuest 3093443850.
Wrestler Hulk Hogan is 71. Actor Viola Davis is 59. Podcaster Joe Rogan is 57. Actor Anna Gunn is 56. Actor Sophie Okonedo is 56. Singer Ben Gibbard is 48. Actor Merritt Wever is 44. Actor Chris Hemsworth is 41
See also:- "This Day in History: Today's Birthdays". The Boston Globe. August 11, 2009. p. B6. ProQuest 405191161.
Wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan is 56. Singer-songwriter Joe Jackson is 55. Playwright David Henry Hwang is 52. Actor Miguel A. Nunez Jr. is 45. Actress Viola Davis is 44. Actor Duane Martin is 44. Actor-host Joe Rogan is 42. R&B musician Chris Dave is 41. Actress Anna Gunn is 41.
- "This Day in History: Today's Birthdays". The Boston Globe. August 11, 2009. p. B6. ProQuest 405191161.
- ^ a b c Dougherty, Margot (March 2014). "Anna Gunn: From 'Breaking Bad' to Breakthrough Star". MORE Magazine. Archived from the original on September 9, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ "Family relationship of Anna Gunn and William Rufus Day via William Rufus Day". famouskin.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Oliveira, Adele (May 31, 2013). "Santa Fe Prep graduation: 'Our choices are ours'". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ "Anna Gunn: Biography". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ LaMagna, Maria (April 8, 2010). "Q&A: 'Breaking Bad' star reflects on NU memories". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ Actress Pamela Adlon Says Better Things Is Dedicated to Her Daughters. Fresh Air. NPR. September 6, 2016. Event occurs at 7:20.
- ^ "Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain - Credits". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Credits". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
- ^ "Soul Reaver 2 - Credits". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
- ^ "Legacy of Kain: Defiance - Credits". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
- ^ "Anna Gunn (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 29, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (July 19, 2012). "Emmys 2012: And the nominees are..." Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 10, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ^ Gunn, Anna (August 23, 2013). "I Have a Character Issue". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ "About the Movie Secrets of Eden". Lifetime. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2013). "Anna Gunn To Star In Bravo Drama Pilot 'Rita'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles (July 30, 2014). "Between the Sheets: Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen Star in Sex with Strangers". The New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dace (June 29, 2015). "Anna Gunn Starring in Female-Driven Wall Street Movie". Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ Chang, Justin (December 2, 2015). "Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2016 Competition, Next Films". Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (July 29, 2016). "Anna Gunn Talks Starring In 'Equity', Working With Clint Eastwood & Rumors Of 'Breaking Bad' And 'Deadwood' Movies". Deadline. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Orlova-Alvarez, Tamara; Alvarez, Joe (February 2, 2019). "The Night Of The Iguana: Clive Owen Returns to The West End". Ikon London Magazine. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Johnson, Robin (February 1, 2019). "Clive Owen, Anna Gunn & Lia Williams to star in The Night of the Iguana". Official London Theater. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Gee, Alison (September 14, 2006). "Deadwood's Anna Gunn Has a Girl". People. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ "Forgotten Anna Gunn Roles, Ranked According To IMDb". screenrant.com. November 21, 2021.
- ^ "From Seinfeld to Breaking Bad: Anna Gunn's Journey to Stardom". tvovermind.com. October 7, 2014.
- ^ "'Breaking Bad' creator says Anna Gunn was "troubled" about the hatred aimed at Skyler". entertainment.ie. August 23, 2022.
- ^ Team, The Deadline (June 19, 2012). "Critics' Choice TV Awards: 'Homeland', 'Community' & 'Sherlock' Double Winners". Deadline. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ TVLine, Team (May 22, 2013). "Big Bang, Horror Story, Parks & Rec, Good Wife, The Americans Lead Critics Choice Nominations". TVLine. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn (June 19, 2014). "Critics' Choice Television Awards 2014: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (June 13, 2013). "'Breaking Bad,' 'Modern Family' win in Monte Carlo". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "17th Annual TV Awards (2012-13) – Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "18th Annual TV Awards (2013-14) – Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "23rd Annual TV Awards (2018-19) – Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series Nominees / Winners 2012". Television Academy. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 23, 2013). "Emmy Winners 2013: Breaking Bad and Modern Family Score Top Honors, Claire Danes Repeats, HBO and Candelabra Dominate". TVLine. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Staff, C. N. N. (August 26, 2014). "Primetime Emmy Awards 2014: The winners list". CNN. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (February 23, 2014). "Satellite Awards: '12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Motion Picture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Saturn Awards: 'Avatar,' James Cameron, and 'Lost' take top honors". EW.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, David S. (June 27, 2013). "Saturn Awards: 'Avengers,' 'Breaking Bad' lead sci-fi-fantasy-horror pack". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Walking Dead dominates 40th Saturn Awards". Digital Spy. June 27, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "The 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | Screen Actors Guild Awards". www.sagawards.org. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (January 29, 2012). "SAG Awards 2012: The Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Finke, Nikki (January 28, 2013). "Screen Actors Guild 2013 Awards: 'Argo' Cast, Daniel Day-Lewis In 'Lincoln', Jennifer Lawrence In 'Silver Linings Playbook', Anne Hathaway in 'Les Miserables', Tommy Lee Jones In 'Lincoln', 'Downton Abbey' Cast, Bryan Cranston In 'Breaking Bad', Claire Danes In 'Homeland', Julianne Moore In 'Game Change', Kevin Costner in 'Hatfields & McCoy', 'Modern Family' Cast, Tina Fey & Alec Baldwin In '30 Rock'". Deadline. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 19, 2014). "2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Breaking Bad, Modern Family Score Multiple Wins". TVLine. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Anna Gunn at IMDb
- Anna Gunn at the Internet Broadway Database
- Anna Gunn at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- 1968 births
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from Santa Fe, New Mexico
- American film actresses
- American people of English descent
- American people of German descent
- American people of Polish descent
- American people of Slovak descent
- American stage actresses
- American television actresses
- American video game actresses
- American voice actresses
- Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award winners
- Living people
- Northwestern University School of Communication alumni
- Alumni of the British American Drama Academy