What Is Patricia Clarkson's Net Worth?
Patricia Clarkson is an acclaimed American actress with a net worth of $3 million. Clarkson made her on-screen debut in the 1987 film "The Untouchables." Over her illustrious career, she's been a prominent figure on both stage and screen. Her noteworthy Broadway performances include "Eastern Standard" and "The House of Blue Leaves." In 2014, she earned a Tony nomination for her role in "The Elephant Man."
During the '80s, her career flourished with roles in films such as "The Dead Pool," "Rocket Gibraltar," and "Everybody's All-American." She later starred in iconic movies like "The Green Mile," "High Art," and "Good Night, and Good Luck." Her performance in "Pieces of April" earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 2003.
Clarkson is a two-time Emmy Award winner for her recurring role as Sarah O'Connor in HBO's "Six Feet Under." Her extensive film and TV credits include "Frasier," "Saturday Night Live," "Friends with Benefits," "Parks and Recreation," "One Day," "Shutter Island," "Miracle," and "Jumanji."
An environmental advocate, Clarkson wrote a column for "OnEarth" magazine addressing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Early Life
Patricia Clarkson was born on December 29, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Jackie Clarkson, a local politician and councilwoman, and Arthur Clarkson, a school administrator at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She has four sisters and graduated from O. Perry Walker High School in 1977.
Clarkson initially attended Louisiana State University, studying speech pathology before transferring to Fordham University in New York City to pursue acting. She graduated summa cum laude in 1982 and earned her Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in 1985.
Career
After completing her education at Yale, Clarkson was cast in the 1986 Broadway production of "The House of Blue Leaves." She made her film debut in "The Untouchables" in 1987, portraying Catherine Ness. In 1988, she appeared in Clint Eastwood's "The Dead Pool," the fifth installment of the "Dirty Harry" series.
In 1989, she returned to Broadway with "Eastern Standard." During the early 1990s, Clarkson faced challenges finding roles. In 1995, she landed a small part in "Jumanji," and her breakthrough came with her performance in the independent drama "High Art" in 1998, earning her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. That same year, she had a role in the romantic comedy "Playing By Heart."
In 1999, Clarkson played a supporting role in "The Green Mile," a film that secured a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast. She also appeared in the romantic comedy "Simply Irresistible."
In 2000, she had a supporting role in Stanley Tucci's biopic "Joe Gould's Secret." The following year, she featured in "The Safety of Objects," "The Pledge," and "Wendigo." Clarkson also had a recurring role on "Frasier" as a woman dating the main character.
From 2002 to 2005, Clarkson had a guest role on HBO's "Six Feet Under," winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress. During this time, she continued to appear in independent films, notably "The Baroness and the Pig," "Dogville," "The Station Agent," "Pieces of April," and "All the Real Girls," with four of these premiering at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.
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Following her success at Sundance, Clarkson starred opposite Kurt Russell in the 2004 sports drama "Miracle." In 2005, she appeared in "Good Night, and Good Luck." and "The Dying Gaul." The following year, she had roles in the supernatural horror "The Woods" and "All the King's Men."
In 2007, she had a supporting role in "No Reservations" and "Lars and the Real Girl." In 2008, she co-starred in the drama "Elegy" and two Woody Allen films: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and "Whatever Works."
In 2010, Clarkson appeared in the Martin Scorsese-directed thriller "Shutter Island," opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, marking a significant moment in her career. That same year, she starred in "Legendary," "Main Street," and the comedy "Easy A." The following year, she featured in "Friends with Benefits" and "One Day." In 2013, she had a role in the thriller "The East."
In 2014, she returned to Broadway in "The Elephant Man," earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Clarkson also appeared in "Learning to Drive" and "The Maze Runner," reprising her role in its sequels "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" and "Maze Runner: The Death Cure."
In 2017, she won a British Independent Film Award for her role in "The Party" and featured in "The Bookshop." She guest-starred in the fifth and sixth seasons of "House of Cards." In 2018, she starred alongside Amy Adams in "Sharp Objects," winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.
Personal Life
Patricia Clarkson has never married and has no children. In a 2013 interview, she revealed that she never desired marriage or children. She enjoys a close relationship with her nieces and nephews and currently resides in New York City.
