Connie Britton

Connie Britton, four times Emmy nominated, continually receives accolades for her work in television and film. After stand-out roles on series such as "Spin City," "24," and "The West Wing," she starred in one of the best reviewed shows on television: NBC's "Friday Night Lights" created by Peter Berg, for which she received an Emmy nomination in 2010 and then again in 2011.

Britton returned to the small screen in 2013 starring in ABC's highly anticipated drama "Nashville." Her portrayal of Rayna James, a legendary country music superstar, earned Britton her first Golden Globe nomination and fourth Emmy nomination. Britton also starred as the female lead in "American Horror Story," Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's Golden Globe and Emmy nominated series for FX, for which she received her third Emmy nomination.

She can be seen in the film "The To Do List," alongside Aubrey Plaza and Andy Samberg. She also appeared in 2012's "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," with Steve Carell and Keira Knightley.

Britton received two Individual Achievement nominations from the Television Critics Association for her performance in "Friday Night Lights," which was the organization's most nominated show in its first season. It won Outstanding New Program of the year in 2007 and won the award for Program of the Year in 2011, as well as the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for broadcasting excellence. The American Film Institute also named the show one of the ten best TV shows of the 2006-2007 season and it received Teen Choice Award nominations two years in a row. Britton was also nominated for a Women's Image Network Award (WIN), which honors work that features female protagonists.

Britton starred in ABC's award-winning comedy "Spin City," opposite Michael J. Fox for five seasons. Her other television credits include a recurring role in the highly acclaimed drama "The West Wing," as well as FOX's popular "24."

Britton received accolades for her starring role in Edward Burns' acclaimed independent film "The Brothers McMullen," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Some of her other feature credits include "A Nightmare on Elm Street" for producer Michael Bay, Edward Burns' "No Looking Back" and "Looking for Kitty," "The Lather Effect," and the critically acclaimed, independent feature "The Last Winter," opposite Ron Perlman, which received a Gotham Award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast.

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