History of Christine Baranski in Timeline
Christine Baranski is an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in television. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance as Maryann Thorpe in the sitcom *Cybill*. Baranski garnered further recognition and Emmy nominations for portraying Diane Lockhart in the legal drama *The Good Wife* and its spin-off, *The Good Fight*. Currently, she stars as Agnes van Rhijn in the period drama series *The Gilded Age*, a role that has also earned her Emmy nominations, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in television acting.
1914: Birth of Lucien Baranski
In 1914, Lucien Baranski, Christine Baranski's father, was born.
1916: Birth of Virginia Mazurowska
In 1916, Virginia (née Mazurowska), Christine Baranski's mother, was born.
1949: Birth of Michael J. Baranski
In 1949, Michael J. Baranski, Christine Baranski's older brother, was born.
May 2, 1952: Birth of Christine Baranski
On May 2, 1952, Christine Jane Baranski was born, who is an American actress.
1960: Death of Lucien Baranski
In 1960, Lucien Baranski, Christine Baranski's father, passed away.
1970: Christine Baranski attends Juilliard School
In 1970, Christine Baranski began studying at New York City's Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 3).
1974: Christine Baranski Graduates from Juilliard
In 1974, Christine Baranski graduated from Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
1980: Off-Broadway and Broadway Debut
In 1980, Christine Baranski made her off-Broadway debut in Coming Attractions at Playwrights Horizons and her Broadway debut in Hide & Seek.
1982: Appears in Sally and Marsha
In 1982, Christine Baranski appeared in Sally and Marsha at the Manhattan Theatre Club.
October 1983: Marriage to Matthew Cowles
In October 1983, Christine Baranski married actor Matthew Cowles.
1984: Starred in The Real Thing and Hurlyburly
In 1984, Christine Baranski starred as Charlotte in Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing" and in Hurlyburly on Broadway.
1984: Wins Tony Award for The Real Thing
In 1984, Christine Baranski won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing".
1984: Birth of daughter Isabel
In 1984, Isabel, Christine Baranski's daughter, was born.
1986: Appears in 9½ Weeks and Legal Eagles
In 1986, Christine Baranski appeared in the films "9½ Weeks" and "Legal Eagles".
1987: Birth of daughter Lily
In 1987, Lily, Christine Baranski's daughter, was born.
1989: Wins Tony Award for Rumors
In 1989, Christine Baranski won her second Tony Award for her role as Chris Gorman in Neil Simon's Rumors.
1990: Appears in Reversal of Fortune
In 1990, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "Reversal of Fortune".
1991: Broadway Production since 1991
Since 1991, Christine Baranski was featured as the maid Berthe in the 2008 revival of Boeing Boeing. The show garnered two Tony Awards, one for Best Revival of a Play and the other for Best Actor (Mark Rylance).
1993: Appears in Addams Family Values
In 1993, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "Addams Family Values".
1994: Appears in The Ref
In 1994, Christine Baranski played Connie Chasseur in the film "The Ref".
1995: Appears in Jeffrey
In 1995, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "Jeffrey".
1996: Appears in The Birdcage
In 1996, Christine Baranski appeared as Katherine Archer in the film "The Birdcage".
1998: Appears in The Odd Couple II and Bulworth
In 1998, Christine Baranski appeared in the films "The Odd Couple II" and "Bulworth".
1998: Leaves Cybill
In 1998, Christine Baranski concluded her role as Maryann Thorpe in the CBS sitcom "Cybill".
1998: Death of Michael J. Baranski
In 1998, Michael J. Baranski, Christine Baranski's older brother, died at the age of 48.
1999: Appears in Cruel Intentions and Bowfinger
In 1999, Christine Baranski appeared in the films "Cruel Intentions" and "Bowfinger".
2000: Appears in Welcome to New York
From 2000, Christine Baranski appeared in the sitcom Welcome to New York.
2000: Appears in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In 2000, Christine Baranski appeared as Martha May Whovier in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".
2001: Appears in Welcome to New York
Until 2001, Christine Baranski appeared in the sitcom Welcome to New York.
2002: Appears in Chicago
In 2002, Christine Baranski appeared as Mary Sunshine in the film "Chicago".
2002: Portrayed Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd
In 2002, Christine Baranski portrayed Mrs. Lovett in the Kennedy Center's production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street".
2002: Stars in Sweeney Todd
In 2002, Christine Baranski starred as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
2002: Death of Virginia Baranski
In 2002, Virginia (née Mazurowska) Baranski, Christine Baranski's mother, passed away.
2003: Appears in Happy Family
From 2003, Christine Baranski appeared in the NBC sitcom Happy Family.
2003: Wins Helen Hayes Award
In 2003, Christine Baranski won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her role in Sweeney Todd.
2004: Appears in Welcome to Mooseport
In 2004, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "Welcome to Mooseport".
2004: Appears in Happy Family
Until 2004, Christine Baranski appeared in the NBC sitcom Happy Family.
2005: Stars in Adopted Pilot
In 2005, Christine Baranski co-starred with Bernadette Peters in a pilot for an ABC sitcom, "Adopted", which was not picked up.
2006: Stars in Mame
In 2006, Christine Baranski starred as the title character in Mame at the Kennedy Center.
2008: Appears in Mamma Mia!
In 2008, Christine Baranski received recognition for her role as Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the musical film "Mamma Mia!".
2008: Starred in Boeing Boeing
In 2008, Christine Baranski starred in "Boeing Boeing" on Broadway.
January 4, 2009: Boeing Boeing closes
On January 4, 2009, the Broadway revival of Boeing Boeing, featuring Christine Baranski as Berthe, closed.
January 12, 2009: Performs in A Little Night Music
On January 12, 2009, Christine Baranski appeared in a one-night-only concert benefit performance of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" as Countess Charlotte Malcolm.
2009: Guest-stars in The Big Bang Theory
In 2009, Christine Baranski began guest-starring in "The Big Bang Theory" as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter. She first appeared in the second-season episode "The Maternal Capacitance".
2010: Emmy Nomination
In 2010, Christine Baranski received the first of six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Good Wife".
May 22, 2014: Death of Matthew Cowles
On May 22, 2014, Matthew Cowles, Christine Baranski's husband, passed away.
2014: Appears in Into the Woods
In 2014, Christine Baranski played Cinderella's stepmother in the film adaptation of the musical "Into the Woods".
2015: Sixth Emmy Nomination
In 2015, Christine Baranski received the last of six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Good Wife".
2016: Appears in Trolls
In 2016, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "Trolls".
2016: Leaves The Good Wife
In 2016, Christine Baranski concluded her role as Diane Lockhart in the CBS series "The Good Wife".
2017: Stars in The Good Fight
From 2017, Christine Baranski starred in "The Good Fight", the CBS spinoff of "The Good Wife", reprising her role as Diane Lockhart.
2017: Appears in A Bad Moms Christmas
In 2017, Christine Baranski appeared in the film "A Bad Moms Christmas".
2017: Baranski discusses on-screen sophistication
In 2017, Christine Baranski told Zac Posen for Interview Magazine that if your career is not predicated on just your physical beauty, you're able to project a sophistication.
2018: Appears in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
In 2018, Christine Baranski reprised her role as Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again".
2018: Inducted into American Theater Hall of Fame
In 2018, Christine Baranski was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
2021: Practicing Catholic
As of 2021, Christine Baranski was a practicing Catholic.
2022: Stars in The Gilded Age and Leaves The Good Fight
In 2022, Christine Baranski began portraying Agnes van Rhijn in "The Gilded Age" and concluded her role in "The Good Fight".
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