History of Felicity Huffman in Timeline

Felicity Huffman is an American actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives as Lynette Scavo and in the film Transamerica as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne. She has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award nomination. Her career is marked by notable performances in both television and film.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 9, 1962: Felicity Huffman's Birth

On December 9, 1962, Felicity Kendall Huffman was born. She is an American actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and Transamerica.

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1981: Graduation from Interlochen Arts Academy

In 1981, Felicity Huffman graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.

1982: Debut on Stage

In 1982, Felicity Huffman made her debut on stage.

1988: Broadway Debut

In 1988, Felicity Huffman debuted on Broadway in David Mamet's play Speed the Plow.

1988: Debut on Big Screen

In 1988, Felicity Huffman debuted on the big screen with a small role in Mamet's film Things Change.

1989: Central Park Jogger Case

In 2019, Felicity Huffman starred in the Ava DuVernay miniseries When They See Us about the famous Central Park jogger case from 1989.

1990: Reversal of Fortune

In 1990, Felicity Huffman starred in Reversal of Fortune.

1991: Golden Years

In 1991, Felicity Huffman starred on the television mini-series Golden Years.

1992: Quicksand: No Escape and The Heart of Justice

In 1992, Felicity Huffman appeared in Quicksand: No Escape with Donald Sutherland and Tim Matheson, and supporting roles on The Heart of Justice

1994: Thunder Alley

In 1994, Felicity Huffman starred in the ABC pilot Thunder Alley.

1995: Hackers

In 1995, Felicity Huffman had a supporting role in Hackers.

1996: Harrison: Cry of the City

In 1996, Felicity Huffman appeared in Harrison: Cry of the City.

September 6, 1997: Marriage to William H. Macy

On September 6, 1997, Felicity Huffman married William H. Macy.

1997: The Underworld

In 1997, Felicity Huffman appeared in The Underworld.

1997: The Spanish Prisoner

In 1997, Felicity Huffman starred in Mamet's film The Spanish Prisoner.

1998: Sports Night

From 1998, Felicity Huffman portrayed Dana Whitaker in the series Sports Night.

1999: Magnolia and A Slight Case of Murder

In 1999, Felicity Huffman appeared in Magnolia and A Slight Case of Murder.

1999: Magnolia

In 1999, Felicity Huffman starred in Magnolia.

1999: Starring in Boston Marriage

In 1999, Felicity Huffman starred in the premiere of David Mamet's play Boston Marriage.

2000: End of Sports Night

In 2000, Felicity Huffman's role as Dana Whitaker in the ABC comedy-drama Sports Night came to an end.

2001: Snap Decision

In 2001, Felicity Huffman starred in Snap Decision.

2002: Path to War

In 2002, Felicity Huffman played Lady Bird Johnson in the HBO movie Path to War.

2003: Out of Order

In 2003, Felicity Huffman starred in Showtime's miniseries Out of Order.

2004: Raising Helen and Christmas with the Kranks

In 2004, Felicity Huffman appeared in Raising Helen and Christmas with the Kranks.

2004: Desperate Housewives

In 2004, Felicity Huffman began her role as Lynette Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives.

2005: Role in Transamerica

In 2005, Felicity Huffman played Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne, a transgender woman, in the film Transamerica.

2005: Revealed Eating Disorder

In 2005, Felicity Huffman revealed that she had suffered from both anorexia and bulimia in her late teens and twenties.

2005: Emmy Award for Desperate Housewives

In 2005, Felicity Huffman won an Emmy Award for her work on Desperate Housewives.

2006: Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In 2006, Felicity Huffman became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2006: Screen Actors Guild Awards

In 2006, Felicity Huffman won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Desperate Housewives.

2007: Georgia Rule

In 2007, Felicity Huffman starred in Georgia Rule.

2008: Phoebe in Wonderland

In 2008, Felicity Huffman starred in Phoebe in Wonderland.

November 2010: Report of Huffman Quitting Desperate Housewives

In November 2010, there was a report that Felicity Huffman would be quitting Desperate Housewives, but ABC denied the claim.

2010: Lesster

In 2010, Felicity Huffman made a film, Lesster, as a writer, director and actress.

March 1, 2012: Launch of What The Flicka

On March 1, 2012, Felicity Huffman launched What The Flicka, a website dedicated to women and mothers.

March 7, 2012: Hollywood Walk of Fame

On March 7, 2012, Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy each received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

May 2012: End of Desperate Housewives

In May 2012, the series Desperate Housewives ended after eight seasons.

November 4, 2012: End of Play November

On November 4, 2012, Felicity Huffman's play November ended.

2012: End of Desperate Housewives

In 2012, Felicity Huffman's role as Lynette Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives came to an end.

February 15, 2013: Signing on for Boomerang

On February 15, 2013, Felicity Huffman signed on for the lead role of the Fox drama pilot Boomerang.

2013: Rudderless and Big Game

In 2013, Felicity Huffman starred in the independent drama Rudderless, and in the adventure film Big Game.

April 2014: Cake

In April 2014, Felicity Huffman appeared in the independent film Cake.

May 2014: American Crime Picked Up

In May 2014, Felicity Huffman was cast as the lead in the ABC anthology legal drama pilot American Crime created by John Ridley.

October 2, 2014: Executive Producer of Untitled Drama

On October 2, 2014, it was announced that Felicity Huffman would be star and executive producer alongside Carol Mendelsohn in her untitled drama.

2014: Rudderless and Cake

In 2014, Felicity Huffman starred in Rudderless and Cake.

2015: American Crime

In 2015, Felicity Huffman starred in American Crime.

2016: Support for Hillary Rodham Clinton

In 2016, Felicity Huffman voiced support for Hillary Rodham Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

2017: BoJack Horseman

In 2017, Felicity Huffman voiced a parody of herself in two episodes of the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman.

2017: End of American Crime

In 2017, Felicity Huffman's role in American Crime came to an end.

2018: Get Shorty

In 2018, Felicity Huffman starred in the second season of the Epix comedy-drama Get Shorty.

March 12, 2019: Huffman Charged in College Admissions Scandal

On March 12, 2019, Felicity Huffman was charged in a nationwide college entrance exam cheating scandal. She was arrested at her California home by FBI and IRS agents and charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services fraud.

March 2019: Deactivation of What The Flicka

In March 2019, Felicity Huffman's website What The Flicka was reportedly deactivated.

September 2019: Toronto International Film Festival Premiere

In September 2019, Felicity Huffman's film Tammy's Always Dying had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

2019: Donation to Kamala Harris

In 2019, Felicity Huffman donated $400 to Kamala Harris's campaign in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

2019: College Entrance Exam Cheating Scandal

In 2019, Felicity Huffman was arrested for her involvement in a nationwide college entrance exam cheating scandal.

May 1, 2020: Release of Tammy's Always Dying

On May 1, 2020, Felicity Huffman's film Tammy's Always Dying was released through video on demand.

October 2020: Huffman Completes Full Sentence

As of October 2020, Felicity Huffman completed her full sentence related to the college admissions scandal. No charges were filed against her husband, William H. Macy.

November 2020: ABC Comedy Television Series

In November 2020, it was reported that Felicity Huffman would star in an ABC comedy television series pertaining to minor league baseball.

2020: U.S. Presidential Election

In 2019, Felicity Huffman donated $400 to Kamala Harris's campaign in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

March 2023: The Good Doctor

In March 2023, Felicity Huffman appeared in an episode of The Good Doctor as Janet Stewart.

November 2023: Huffman Speaks About Varsity Blues Scandal

In November 2023, Felicity Huffman spoke for the first time about the Varsity Blues scandal during an interview with KABC-TV. She stated, "It felt like I would be a bad mother if I didn't do it."