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Cynthia Nixon

Bio: Cynthia Ellen Nixon (born April 9, 1966) is an American actress, activist, and theater director. For her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998–2004), she won the 2004 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Born: Sat, Apr 09 1966
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Cynthia Nixon is 58 years old
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Poster of The Seven Year Disappear
The Seven Year Disappear
Cynthia Nixon was 57 in The Seven Year Disappear as 'Miriam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs
True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs
Cynthia Nixon was 56 in True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2022
Poster of Keeping Company with Sondheim
Keeping Company with Sondheim
Cynthia Nixon was 56 in Keeping Company with Sondheim as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 2022
Poster of And Just Like That… The Documentary
And Just Like That… The Documentary
Cynthia Nixon was 55 in And Just Like That… The Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Cynthia Nixon was 54 in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare
Cynthia Nixon was 53 in The Lavender Scare as 'Madeleine Tress (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Stray Dolls
Stray Dolls
Cynthia Nixon was 53 in Stray Dolls as 'Una'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 2019
Poster of The Parting Glass
The Parting Glass
Cynthia Nixon was 52 in The Parting Glass as 'Mare'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2018
Poster of Maybe a Love Story
Maybe a Love Story
Cynthia Nixon was 52 in Maybe a Love Story as 'Toni'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 2018
Poster of Survivor's Guide to Prison
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Cynthia Nixon was 51 in Survivor's Guide to Prison as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of That's Harassment
That's Harassment
Cynthia Nixon was 51 in That's Harassment as 'Patient'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Great Performers: Horror Show
Great Performers: Horror Show
Cynthia Nixon was 51 in Great Performers: Horror Show as 'The Ghost Bride'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 2017
Poster of The Only Living Boy in New York
The Only Living Boy in New York
Cynthia Nixon was 51 in The Only Living Boy in New York as 'Judith Webb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2017
Poster of My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson
My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson
Cynthia Nixon was 51 in My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson as 'Emily Dickinson (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2017
Poster of Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan
Cynthia Nixon was 50 in Killing Reagan as 'Nancy Reagan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of A Quiet Passion
A Quiet Passion
Cynthia Nixon was 50 in A Quiet Passion as 'Emily Dickinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of The Adderall Diaries
The Adderall Diaries
Cynthia Nixon was 50 in The Adderall Diaries as 'Jen Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2016
Poster of James White
James White
Cynthia Nixon was 49 in James White as 'Gail White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 2015
Poster of Stockholm, Pennsylvania
Stockholm, Pennsylvania
Cynthia Nixon was 48 in Stockholm, Pennsylvania as 'Marcy Dargon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up
Cynthia Nixon was 48 in 5 Flights Up as 'Lily Portman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of The Out List
The Out List
Cynthia Nixon was 47 in The Out List as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2013
Poster of Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely
Cynthia Nixon was 46 in Girl Most Likely as 'Cynthia Nixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail
Cynthia Nixon was 45 in Too Big to Fail as 'Michele Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Rampart
Rampart
Cynthia Nixon was 45 in Rampart as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2
Cynthia Nixon was 44 in Sex and the City 2 as 'Miranda Hobbes'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2010
Poster of An Englishman in New York
An Englishman in New York
Cynthia Nixon was 42 in An Englishman in New York as 'Penny Arcade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Lymelife
Lymelife
Cynthia Nixon was 42 in Lymelife as 'Melissa Bragg'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 2008
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Cynthia Nixon was 42 in Sex and the City as 'Miranda Hobbes'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 2008
Poster of The Babysitters
The Babysitters
Cynthia Nixon was 42 in The Babysitters as 'Gail Beltran'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2008
Poster of Little Manhattan
Little Manhattan
Cynthia Nixon was 39 in Little Manhattan as 'Leslie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 2005
Poster of One Last Thing...
One Last Thing...
Cynthia Nixon was 39 in One Last Thing... as 'Karen Jameison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York, 1609-Today
Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York, 1609-Today
Cynthia Nixon was 39 in Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York, 1609-Today as 'Additional Voices'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Warm Springs
Warm Springs
Cynthia Nixon was 39 in Warm Springs as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2005
Poster of The Politics of Docs
The Politics of Docs
Cynthia Nixon was 38 in The Politics of Docs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2004
Poster of Why Tanner, Why Now?
Why Tanner, Why Now?
Cynthia Nixon was 38 in Why Tanner, Why Now? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2004
Poster of On the Set: Alex’s Loft
On the Set: Alex’s Loft
Cynthia Nixon was 38 in On the Set: Alex’s Loft as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2004
Poster of On the Set: Elaine’s
On the Set: Elaine’s
Cynthia Nixon was 38 in On the Set: Elaine’s as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2004
Poster of The Shakespeare Sessions
The Shakespeare Sessions
Cynthia Nixon was 36 in The Shakespeare Sessions
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down
Cynthia Nixon was 36 in Igby Goes Down as 'Mrs. Piggee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of The Women
The Women
Cynthia Nixon was 36 in The Women as 'Mary Haines'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Cynthia Nixon was 35 in Mark Twain as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of Papa's Angels
Papa's Angels
Cynthia Nixon was 34 in Papa's Angels as 'Sharon Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 2000
Poster of Sex and the Matrix
Sex and the Matrix
Cynthia Nixon was 34 in Sex and the Matrix as 'Miranda Hobbes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 2000
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
Cynthia Nixon was 32 in The Out-of-Towners as 'Sheena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Advice From a Caterpillar
Advice From a Caterpillar
Cynthia Nixon was 32 in Advice From a Caterpillar as 'Missy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1999
Poster of Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room
Cynthia Nixon was 30 in Marvin's Room as 'Retirement Home Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of The 'M' Word
The 'M' Word
Cynthia Nixon was 29 in The 'M' Word
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Cottonwood
The Cottonwood
Cynthia Nixon was 29 in The Cottonwood as 'Donna'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Cynthia Nixon was 29 in Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of Baby's Day Out
Baby's Day Out
Cynthia Nixon was 28 in Baby's Day Out as 'Gilbertine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values
Cynthia Nixon was 27 in Addams Family Values as 'Heather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
Cynthia Nixon was 27 in The Pelican Brief as 'Alice Stark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Cynthia Nixon was 26 in Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings as 'The Granddaughter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Through an Open Window
Through an Open Window
Cynthia Nixon was 25 in Through an Open Window as 'Nancy Cooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1992
Poster of Face of a Stranger
Face of a Stranger
Cynthia Nixon was 25 in Face of a Stranger as 'Tina Foster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 1991
Poster of The Love She Sought
The Love She Sought
Cynthia Nixon was 24 in The Love She Sought as 'Janet Raft'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1990
Poster of It's Richard I Love
It's Richard I Love
Cynthia Nixon was 24 in It's Richard I Love
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1990
Poster of Let It Ride
Let It Ride
Cynthia Nixon was 23 in Let It Ride as 'Evangeline'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of O.C. and Stiggs
O.C. and Stiggs
Cynthia Nixon was 21 in O.C. and Stiggs as 'Michelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project
Cynthia Nixon was 20 in The Manhattan Project as 'Jenny Anderman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Amadeus
Amadeus
Cynthia Nixon was 18 in Amadeus as 'Lorl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of I Am The Cheese
I Am The Cheese
Cynthia Nixon was 17 in I Am The Cheese as 'Amy Hertz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Cynthia Nixon was 16 in Fifth of July as 'Shirley Talley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of My Body, My Child
My Body, My Child
Cynthia Nixon was 16 in My Body, My Child as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1982
Poster of Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Cynthia Nixon was 15 in Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1982
Poster of Tattoo
Tattoo
Cynthia Nixon was 15 in Tattoo as 'Cindy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Prince of the City
Prince of the City
Cynthia Nixon was 15 in Prince of the City as 'Jeannie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1981
Poster of The Private History of a Campaign That Failed
The Private History of a Campaign That Failed
Cynthia Nixon was 14 in The Private History of a Campaign That Failed as 'Sue Ellen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1981
Poster of Little Darlings
Little Darlings
Cynthia Nixon was 13 in Little Darlings as 'Sunshine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of Sex and the City: A Farewell
Sex and the City: A Farewell
Cynthia Nixon will be 58+ in Sex and the City: A Farewell as 'Miranda Hobbs'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Celebrity Jeopardy!
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Cynthia Nixon was 56+ in Celebrity Jeopardy! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 2022
Poster of The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Cynthia Nixon was 55+ in The Gilded Age as 'Ada Brook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of And Just Like That…
And Just Like That…
Cynthia Nixon was 55+ in And Just Like That… as 'Miranda Hobbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 09 2021
Poster of Ratched
Ratched
Cynthia Nixon was 54+ in Ratched as 'Gwendolyn Briggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Cynthia Nixon was 53+ in Stars in the House as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Cynthia Nixon was 53+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Cynthia Nixon was 49+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Cynthia Nixon was 48+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Cynthia Nixon was 47+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Cynthia Nixon was 47+ in Broad City as 'Barb'.
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Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of Alpha House
Alpha House
Cynthia Nixon was 47+ in Alpha House as 'Senator Carly Armiston'.
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Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Hannibal
Hannibal
Cynthia Nixon was 46+ in Hannibal as 'Kade Prurnell'.
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Thu, Apr 04 2013
Poster of World Without End
World Without End
Cynthia Nixon was 46+ in World Without End as 'Petranilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2012
Poster of The Big C
The Big C
Cynthia Nixon was 44+ in The Big C as 'Rebecca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Cynthia Nixon was 43+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Cynthia Nixon was 43+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Cynthia Nixon was 40+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of 3 LBS
3 LBS
Cynthia Nixon was 40+ in 3 LBS as 'Dr. Karin Hanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Cynthia Nixon was 40+ in 30 Rock as 'Cynthia Nixon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Me, Eloise
Me, Eloise
Cynthia Nixon was 40+ in Me, Eloise as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Poster of House
House
Cynthia Nixon was 38+ in House as 'Anica Javanovich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Tanner on Tanner
Tanner on Tanner
Cynthia Nixon was 38+ in Tanner on Tanner as 'Alex Tanner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Cynthia Nixon was 38+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Cynthia Nixon was 37+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Cynthia Nixon was 35+ in Mark Twain as 'Other Voices (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Cynthia Nixon was 35+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Amanda Rollins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
Cynthia Nixon was 33+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cynthia Nixon was 33+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Janis Donovan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Cynthia Nixon was 32+ in Sex and the City as 'Miranda Hobbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Cynthia Nixon was 31+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Cynthia Nixon was 30+ in Early Edition
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Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Cynthia Nixon was 30+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Cynthia Nixon was 29+ in Nash Bridges
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Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of New York News
New York News
Cynthia Nixon was 29+ in New York News
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Cynthia Nixon was 28+ in The Outer Limits as 'Trudy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Nixon was 28+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Melina Richardson / Sarah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Cynthia Nixon was 28+ in ER as 'Ellie Shore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Cynthia Nixon was 27+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Cynthia Nixon was 26+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Love, Lies and Murder
Love, Lies and Murder
Cynthia Nixon was 24+ in Love, Lies and Murder as 'Donna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 17 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Cynthia Nixon was 24+ in Law & Order as 'Laura Di Biasi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver
Cynthia Nixon was 22+ in Gideon Oliver as 'Allison Parrish Slocum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Cynthia Nixon was 22+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tanner '88
Tanner '88
Cynthia Nixon was 21+ in Tanner '88 as 'Alex Tanner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of The Murder of Mary Phagan
The Murder of Mary Phagan
Cynthia Nixon was 21+ in The Murder of Mary Phagan as 'Doreen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Cynthia Nixon was 19+ in The Equalizer as 'Jackie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Cynthia Nixon was 18+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Alice Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984