Debra Monk
Birthday: 1949-02-27 | Place of Birth: Middletown - Ohio - USAFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Debra Monk (born February 27, 1949) is an American actress, singer, and writer, best known for her performances on the Broadway stage. Monk has received a Tony Award and Emmy Awards. Monk was born in Middletown, Ohio. She was voted "best personality" by the graduating class at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring,Maryland. She graduated from Frostburg State University in 1973. In 1975, Monk received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Monk garnered first attention in theatrical circles as one of the co-writers and co-stars of the 1982 musical Pump Boys and Dinettes. She has won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for performance in Redwood Curtain (1993). She also was nominated an Tony Award for roles in Picnic (1994), Steel Pier (1997), and Curtains (2007). In 2000, she has won Obie Award for The Time of the Cuckoo. Monk has appeared in over 30 films as of early 1990s. She made her film debut in the movie version of Prelude to a Kiss, playing Aunt Dorothy. She later appeared in The Bridges of Madison County and The Devil's Advocate. On television, she has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for recurring performance as Katie Sipowicz in the ABC series, NYPD Blue. She also guest-starred on Law & Order, Desperate Housewives, The Closer, and Girls. Monk had a recurring roles in A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001-2002), Grey's Anatomy (2006-2011), and Damages (2007-2012).
Known For
Acting
Role
as Jeanie Rollins
as Davis' Mom
as Mrs. Plum
as Laura Greenleaf
as Petunia
as Nancy Lachman
as Lick Me-Bite Me
as Mama Sunshine
as Young Dahlia's Teacher
as Edna Burroghs
as Maggie the Carriage Driver
as Mrs. Paroo
as Officer Avon
as Aunt Nadine
as Pam Garrety
as Dr. Judith Gruszynski
as Lewis' Mom
as Lieutenant Ambrose
as Madge
as Therapist
as Aunt Dorothy
