Nicollette SheridanAs Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives.Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963, in Worthing, Sussex, England) is a British actress who is probably best known for her role as "Edie Britt" on the primetime dramedy Desperate Housewives. Sheridan's greatest fame has come from primetime drama: she debuted in 1984's Paper Dolls and was very popular as "Paige Matheson" on the CBS night-time soap Knots Landing. In 1990 she won the Soap Opera Digest Award for "Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time" for that role; the following year she won in the "Outstanding Heroine: Prime Time" category. She is the daughter of British actress Sally Adams (a.k.a. Sally Sheridan), but her father has never been identified. She is not, however, the grand-daughter of the venerated British actress Dinah Sheridan as has been wrongly asserted in the past. She was also the step-daughter of the late actor Telly Savalas during the length of her mother's marriage to Savalas, by whom she has a half-brother, troubled actor Nick Savalas. Sheridan was recognized by a "worst dressed" accolade from Mr. Blackwell in 2004. On November 15, 2004, Sheridan was cited by the FCC for the introductory skit which opened that evening's Monday Night Football telecast, in which Terrell Owens and the Eagles played the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. The citation was later dropped on March 14, 2005. The skit -- which showed Sheridan in just a towel, which she dropped to attract Owens' attention -- was widely condemned as being sexually suggestive (see video[[1]]) and ABC was forced to apologize for airing it. Sheridan was married to actor Harry Hamlin from 1991 through 1993, and dated singer Michael Bolton for a time, with whom she has again been linked (as of 2006). Her longest relationship was a six-year involvement (1979 - 1985) with teen idol Leif Garrett; she met him when she was fifteen years old and for a time lived with him in his mother's home. Many years later, Sheridan was involved in an unsuccessful attempt to get Garrett off of drugs. In January, 2005, Sheridan announced her engagement to Swedish actor, Nicklas Soderblom, but the engagement was called off in October, 2005. Between the time of Knots Landing and Desperate Housewives, Sheridan's appearance underwent a (see [[2]]) noticeable change. As a result, Sheridan battled ([[3]]) media speculation that she had undergone extensive plastic surgery. Filmography
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As a result, Sheridan battled ([[3]]) media speculation that she had undergone extensive plastic surgery. She has also guest starred in the television series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Judging Amy, and Six Feet Under. Between the time of Knots Landing and Desperate Housewives, Sheridan's appearance underwent a (see [[2]]) noticeable change. A month later, Oh filed for divorce. In January, 2005, Sheridan announced her engagement to Swedish actor, Nicklas Soderblom, but the engagement was called off in October, 2005. In March 2005, the couple's spokesperson announced their separation. Many years later, Sheridan was involved in an unsuccessful attempt to get Garrett off of drugs. She and American filmmaker Alexander Payne were in a relationship for five years, including two years of marriage. Her longest relationship was a six-year involvement (1979 - 1985) with teen idol Leif Garrett; she met him when she was fifteen years old and for a time lived with him in his mother's home. Although Oh remains active in feature film, the critically acclaimed Grey's Anatomy remains Oh's primary, current occupation. Sheridan was married to actor Harry Hamlin from 1991 through 1993, and dated singer Michael Bolton for a time, with whom she has again been linked (as of 2006). Another upcoming film of Oh's is The Night Listener, cast as "Anna" alongside Robin Williams and Toni Collette. The skit -- which showed Sheridan in just a towel, which she dropped to attract Owens' attention -- was widely condemned as being sexually suggestive (see video[[1]]) and ABC was forced to apologize for airing it. In theatre, Oh has also starred in the world premieres of Jessica Hagedorn's Dogeaters at the La Jolla Playhouse and Diana Son's Stop Kiss at Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in New York. The citation was later dropped on March 14, 2005. On American television Oh is renowned for her current role in the hit ABC medical series Grey's Anatomy, for which she has won both a 2006 Golden Globe for Best Television Supporting Actress and a 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. On November 15, 2004, Sheridan was cited by the FCC for the introductory skit which opened that evening's Monday Night Football telecast, in which Terrell Owens and the Eagles played the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Oh is most familiar to American audiences from her roles in the popular films Under the Tuscan Sun and Sideways. Blackwell in 2004. Oh also won FIPA d'Or Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival for her role in The Diary of Evelyn Lau. Sheridan was recognized by a "worst dressed" accolade from Mr. Other Canadian films of Oh's are Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity, and Last Night, which she again won a Best Actress Genie for. She was also the step-daughter of the late actor Telly Savalas during the length of her mother's marriage to Savalas, by whom she has a half-brother, troubled actor Nick Savalas. She is known in Canada for her lead performances in the Canadian film Double Happiness, for which she won the Genie Award for Best Actress. She is not, however, the grand-daughter of the venerated British actress Dinah Sheridan as has been wrongly asserted in the past. Around the same time, she also appeared as the title character in the Canadian television production, The Diary of Evelyn Lau, achieving the role by defeating 1,000 other contestants for the part. Sally Sheridan), but her father has never been identified. Oh eventually studied drama at the National Theatre School in Montreal, whereafter she starred in a London, Ontario stage production of David Mamet's "Oleanna". She is the daughter of British actress Sally Adams (a.k.a. Oh started her carrer by becoming a ballet dancer, yet she later became interested in acting while attending Sir Robert Borden High School in her hometown of Nepean, Ontario, where she took drama classes, acted in school plays, and was a member of the drama club. In 1990 she won the Soap Opera Digest Award for "Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time" for that role; the following year she won in the "Outstanding Heroine: Prime Time" category. . Sheridan's greatest fame has come from primetime drama: she debuted in 1984's Paper Dolls and was very popular as "Paige Matheson" on the CBS night-time soap Knots Landing. Oh is honored as one of Canada's most respected actresses. Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963, in Worthing, Sussex, England) is a British actress who is probably best known for her role as "Edie Britt" on the primetime dramedy Desperate Housewives. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy and many notable roles on feature film. Desperate Housewives (2004-present). Sandra Oh, born July 20, 1971 in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, Ontario, Canada, is an award-winning Korean-Canadian actress, best known for portraying Dr. Deadly Visions (2004). "...also, let's mention that Sandra Oh who goes out and does a striptease in front of the boy that she loves but doesn't think will accept her...there's a little tear that comes down while she's upside down on the pole and that's a very effective piece of acting." - Roger Ebert on Oh while reviewing Dancing at the Blue Iguana on Ebert & Roeper. Deadly Betrayal (2003). "I think all women should learn how to strip...it's a really healthy, extremely challenging thing to do." [2]. Haven't We Met Before? (2002). It's too hard." [1]. The Spiral Staircase (2000). "Becoming an actor? If it's not a calling, don't do it. Dead Husbands (1998). You buy and cook your own food.". Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997) (miniseries). You have a communal kitchen. Murder in My Mind (1997). You live together in barracks. The People Next Door (1996). You get paid the same. Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995). "On a Canadian set, everybody is equal. Virus (1995). as Jade Li. Silver Strand (1995). Double Happiness (1994) .. Shadows of Desire (1994). as Rita Wu. A Time to Heal (1994). Arli$$ (TV series) (1996) .. Somebody's Daughter (1992). as Bernice Schimmel. Lucky/Chances (1990) (miniseries). Bean (1997) .. Deceptions (1990). as Sandra. Knots Landing (cast member from 1986-1993). Last Night (1998) .. Dark Mansions (1986). as Madame Ming. Dead Man's Folly (1986). The Red Violin (1998) .. Paper Dolls (1984) (canceled after 13 episodes). as Jasmine. The Cleaner (2006) (currently filming). Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000) .. Lost Treasure (2003). as Vice Principal Gupta. .com for Murder (2002). The Princess Diaries (2001) .. Raw Nerve (1999). Phyllis Caldwell. I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998). as Mrs. Beverly Hills Ninja (1997). Big Fat Liar (2002) .. Spy Hard (1996). as Kim Ho Lum. Noises Off (1992). Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity (2002) .. The Sure Thing (1985). as Patti. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) .. as Stephanie. Sideways (2004) .. as Judy Tokuda. Hard Candy (2005) .. Cristina Yang. as Dr. Grey's Anatomy (TV series) (2005-present) .. as Mary. 3 Needles (2005) .. |