Christine Baranski

Biography

Christine Baranski, an acclaimed actress hailing from Buffalo, New York, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Her illustrious career spans decades, characterized by her exceptional talent and versatility. Baranski's captivating performances in film, television, and theatre, including roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!," have earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Renowned for her impeccable comedic timing and dramatic depth, she's garnered numerous accolades, showcasing her prowess in both drama and comedy. Baranski's enduring presence and dedication to her craft have cemented her as a revered figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with every role she embodies.

Known For

Law & Order

The Simpsons

Family Guy

American Dad!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Late Night with Seth Meyers

All Movies (59)

The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours2022 · as Host
Hopper: An American Love Story2022 · as Josephine Hopper (voice)
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square2020 · as Regina Fuller
Give My Regards to Broadway2020 · as Self
On Broadway2019 · as Self
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · as Tanya
Every Act of Life2018 · as Self
Michael Jackson's Halloween2017 · as Mrs. Grau (voice)
A Bad Moms Christmas2017 · as Ruth Mitchell
Miss Sloane2016 · as Evelyn Sumner
Trolls2016 · as Chef (voice)
Into the Woods2014 · as Stepmother
Yellowbird2014 · as Janet (voice)
Foodfight!2012 · as Hedda Shopper (voice)
Who Is Simon Miller?2011 · as Amanda
The Bounty Hunter2010 · as Kitty Hurley
Mamma Mia!2008 · as Tanya Chesham-Leigh
Bonneville2006 · as Francine Holden Packard
Relative Strangers2006 · as Arleen Clayton
Falling for Grace2006 · as Bree Barrington
Recipe for a Perfect Christmas2005 · as Lee Bellmont
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?2005 · as Amelia von Butch (voice)
Welcome to Mooseport2004 · as Charlotte Cole
Eloise at Christmastime2003 · as Prunella Stickler the Events Coordinator
Marci X2003 · as Sen. Mary Ellen Spinkle
Eloise at the Plaza2003 · as Prunella Stickler the Events Coordinator
Chicago2002 · as Mary Sunshine
The Guru2002 · as Chantal
Timothy Tweedle the First Christmas Elf2000 · as Flo (voice)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000 · as Martha May Whovier
Bowfinger1999 · as Carol
Cruel Intentions1999 · as Bunny Caldwell
Get Bruce!1999 · as Self
Bulworth1998 · as Constance Bulworth
The Odd Couple II1998 · as Thelma
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life1997 · as Self
The Birdcage1996 · as Katharine Archer
Jeffrey1995 · as Ann Marwood Bartle
New Jersey Drive1995 · as Prosecutor
Getting In1994 · as Mrs. Margaret 'Maggie' Higgs
The War1994 · as Miss Strapford
The Ref1994 · as Connie Chasseur
To Dance with the White Dog1993 · as Kate
Addams Family Values1993 · as Becky Martin-Granger
Life with Mikey1993 · as Carol
The Night We Never Met1993 · as Lucy
Buying a Landslide1992 · as Blair Bennett
Reversal of Fortune1990 · as Andrea Reynolds
The Pick-up Artist1987 · as Harriet
The House of Blue Leaves1987 · as Bunny Flingus
Legal Eagles1986 · as Carol Freeman
Nine 1/2 Weeks1986 · as Thea
A Midsummer Night's Dream1985 · as Helena
Crackers1984 · as Maxine
Lovesick1983 · as Nymphomaniac
Soup for One1982 · as Blonde In Bar
Playing for Time1980 · as Olga
Bad Moms' Moms— · as Ruth
All That She Wants—

All TV Shows (46)

Praise Petey2023 · as White (voice)
Be My Guest with Ina Garten2022 · as Self - Guest
The Gilded Age2022 · as Agnes van Rhijn
Nine Perfect Strangers2021 · as Victoria O'Clair
Fancy Nancy2018 · as Mrs. Devine (voice)
Young Sheldon2017 · as Beverly Hofstadter
The Good Fight2017 · as Diane Lockhart
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter2015 · as Self
Sinatra: All or Nothing at All2015 · as Ruth Berle (voice)
BoJack Horseman2014 · as Amanda Hannity (voice)
Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · as Self - Guest
Regular Show2010 · as Guardian (voice)
The Good Wife2009 · as Diane Lockhart
The Big Bang Theory2007 · as Beverly Hofstadter
The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
Ugly Betty2006 · as Victoria Hartley
Psych2006 · as Alice Clayton
Ghost Whisperer2005 · as Faith Clancy
American Dad!2005 · as Homeless Woman (voice)
Happy Family2003 · as Annie Brennan
Presidio Med2002 · as Dr. Terry Howland
Welcome to New York2000 · as Marsha Bickner
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn1999 · as Self
Family Guy1999 · as Newport Heiress (voice)
Family Guy1999 · as Christine Baranski (voice)
The Wonderful World of Disney1997
The View1997 · as Self
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996 · as Self - Guest
3rd Rock from the Sun1996 · as Sonja Umdahl
Cybill1995 · as Maryann Thorpe
Frasier1993 · as Nora Fairchild
Law & Order1990 · as Katherine Masucci-Beigal
Law & Order1990 · as Children's Rights Attorney Rose Siegal
Romy Award1990 · as Self - Presenter
The Simpsons1989 · as Christine Baranski (voice)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self - Guest
American Masters1986 · as Josephine Nivison Hopper
The Equalizer1985 · as Victoria Baines
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self (uncredited)
Great Performances1971 · as Self
Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Presenter
Hallmark Hall of Fame1951
Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Nominee