Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman mini-bio: Felicity Kendall Huffman is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American film and television actress, who is best known for her award-winning role in Transamerica and as Lynette Scavo on the hit ABC drama Desperate Housewives. Felicity Huffman is best known for her leading role as Lynette Scavo in the television series Desperate Housewives and her starring role in the 2005 film Transamerica. Huffman also starred in the television dramedy Sports Night, and has had guest starring roles on Frasier, The West Wing, and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Huffman has also appeared in the films Raising Helen and Christmas with the Kranks. Huffman won an Emmy for her work on Desperate Housewives (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series), as well as two 2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards (Best Actress - Comedy Series and part of Best Ensemble - Comedy Series). Huffman's role as transsexual woman in the film Transamerica was praised by many critics and garnered her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress as well as nominations for the Best Actress (Screen Actors Guild) and Best Actress (Academy Awards). Huffman is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Huffman is also the author of the self-help book, 'A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend.'

Huffman is married to actor William H. Macy, with whom she has two daughters, Sofia Grace and Georgia Grace.

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