Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing is the stage name of American actress Susan Stockard, born 1944.
She is best known for playing Rizzo in the 1978 film *Grease* and First Lady Abbey Bartlet on *The West Wing*.
Her career spans theater, film, and television, with Tony and Emmy awards among her credits.
Fifties-set stage production
- Pink LadiesPale red cocktails
- leather jacketGarment of tanned animal skin
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
Sandra Dee · rebel · tough · sassy · transformation · makeover · romance · cool
Fifties-set stage production
- Practical MagicEnchantment serving everyday needs
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- ensemble castMultiple principal performers equally
Presidential office section
- First LadyHead of state's wife
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- The Good WifeDrama about disgraced politician's spouse
- NBCAmerican television network
Aaron Sorkin · Martin Sheen · drama series · recurring role · guest star · sitcom
Manhattan theatrical district
- Tony AwardBroadway excellence recognition
- FolliesElaborate theatrical variety shows
- stageRaised performance platform
- thespianTheatrical performer
dramaturgy · ensemble · curtain call · ovation · playbill · repertoire · revival · Shubert
Capable in varied contexts
- character actressPerformer of distinctive supporting roles
- Hollywood Walk of FameSidewalk honoring entertainment figures
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- Screen Actors GuildEntertainment industry labor union
Juilliard · New York · Los Angeles · longevity · range · critically acclaimed · distinguished · prolific
Grease
Fifties-set stage production
- Pink LadiesPale red cocktails
- leather jacketGarment of tanned animal skin
- 1950sDecade after WWII
Sandra Dee · high school · rebel · tough · sassy · transformation · makeover · romance · cool · attitude
Grease
Fifties-set stage production
- Practical MagicEnchantment serving everyday needs
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- cinemaMotion picture theater
The West Wing
Presidential office section
- First LadyHead of state's wife
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- The Good WifeDrama about disgraced politician's spouse
NBC · Aaron Sorkin · Martin Sheen · drama series · recurring role · guest star · sitcom
Broadway
Manhattan theatrical district
- Tony AwardBroadway excellence recognition
- FolliesElaborate theatrical variety shows
- stageRaised performance platform
thespian · dramaturgy · ensemble · curtain call · ovation · playbill · repertoire · revival · Shubert · Lincoln Center
versatile
Capable in varied contexts
- character actressPerformer of distinctive supporting roles
- Hollywood Walk of FameSidewalk honoring entertainment figures
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
Screen Actors Guild · Juilliard · New York · Los Angeles · longevity · range · critically acclaimed · distinguished · prolific
Stockard ChanningOlivia Newton-John
Stockard ChanningSally Field
Reba McEntire · Dolly Parton · Sissy Spacek · Kathy Bates · girl-next-door
Stockard ChanningJulia Roberts
Sandra Bullock · Meg Ryan · Cameron Diaz · box office draw · Hollywood glamour
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