What is Frances Conroy's Net Worth?
Frances Conroy is a celebrated American stage and screen actress with a net worth of $4 million. Recognized for her SAG Award-winning portrayal of Ruth Fisher in HBO's "Six Feet Under," Conroy has also made notable appearances in "American Horror Story," "Casual," and "The Mist." She has been active in the entertainment industry, gracing both the stage and the screen since the 1970s.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 15, 1953, in Monroe, Georgia, Frances Conroy's parents were Ossie and Vincent. She pursued higher education at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she participated in school theater productions. Conroy further honed her craft at the Juilliard School in New York City and the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Theater Career
Frances Conroy's professional acting career began on stage in the late 1970s with regional and touring productions of Shakespearean plays such as "Measure for Measure," "King Lear," and "All's Well That Ends Well." The 1980s saw her perform in "Othello," "Zastrozzi," "Painting Churches," "Romance Language," "Man and Superman," "Our Town," and "The Secret Rapture." In the 1990s, her theatrical roles expanded with prolific performances in "Ivanov," "Heartbreak House," "The Last Yankee," "Broken Glass," "The Rehearsal," "The Little Foxes," and "The Ride Down Mt. Morgan." She reprised her role in "The Ride Down Mt. Morgan" on Broadway in 2000, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Television Career
Conroy's television journey began in the early 1980s with appearances in "American Playhouse," "3-2-1 Contact," and the miniseries "Kennedy." She continued to guest star in shows like "Newhart," "Hill Street Blues," "Remington Steele," and "Crime Story" throughout the decade. The 1990s included roles in "Law & Order," "Crisis Center," "Cosby," and "Stark Raving Mad."
Her breakthrough came with the role of Ruth Fisher in HBO's "Six Feet Under," aired from 2001 to 2005. The series garnered Conroy widespread acclaim, earning her SAG and Golden Globe Awards, along with four Emmy nominations. She later appeared in recurring roles on "ER," "Desperate Housewives," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Happy Town."
In 2011, Conroy joined FX's "American Horror Story" in its first season as Moira O'Hara, returning for several subsequent seasons with different roles, including the Angel of Death, Myrtle Snow, and Gloria Mott. She continued to impress in "Roanoke" as Mama Polk and appeared in the series' seventh, eighth, and tenth seasons. Other significant TV roles include "Royal Pains," "Casual," "Arrested Development," and "Dead to Me," along with a main role in Spike's adaptation of "The Mist."
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Film Career
Frances Conroy's film debut was in Woody Allen's 1979 film "Manhattan," where she portrayed a Shakespearean actress. She continued with roles in "Falling in Love" (1984) and late '80s titles like "Amazing Grace and Chuck," "Rocket Gibraltar," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "Another Woman," and "Crimes and Misdemeanors." The 1990s featured her in "Billy Bathgate," "Scent of a Woman," "Sleepless in Seattle," "The Neon Bible," "Angela," and "The Crucible."
The early 2000s saw Conroy in "Maid in Manhattan" and "Die, Mommie, Die!" She played Ophelia Powers in "Catwoman" (2004) and Katharine Hepburn's mother in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator." Her filmography includes "Shopgirl," "Broken Flowers," "Ira and Abby," "The Wicker Man," "Humboldt County," "Love Happens," "Stay Cool," and "Shelter." In 2010, she starred as Robert De Niro's wife in "Stone." Further roles include "No Pay, Nudity," "The Tale," "Mountain Rest," "James vs. His Future Self," "The Power of the Dog," and Todd Phillips's "Joker," where she portrayed the mother of Joaquin Phoenix's character.
Personal Life
Frances Conroy's first marriage was to Jonathan Furst in 1980, which ended in divorce. She later married actor Jan Munroe in 1992, and they remain together.
