Julianne Nicholson

**Julianne Nicholson** (born July 1, 1971) is an American actress known for her diverse roles in both films and television series. She gained recognition for her roles in the film 'August: Osage County' (2013) and the television series 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (2006–2009), 'Masters of Sex' (2013–2014), 'Eyewitness' (2016), and 'Mare of Easttown' (2021), the last of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Other notable credits include 'Tully' (2000), 'Ally McBeal' (2001–2002), 'Kinsey' (2004), 'Conviction' (2006), 'Boardwalk Empire' (2011–2013), 'Black Mass' (2015), 'I, Tonya' (2017), 'Togo' (2019), 'The Outsider' (2020), and 'Blonde' (2022). Nicholson was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, the eldest of four children. After briefly working as a model in New York and Paris, she attended Hunter College as a general studies major for two years before leaving to study acting and start her professional career. Nicholson's career launched with her first feature film role in 'Curtain Call' opposite Michael Caine and James Spader. A remarkable talent, Julianne's career is filled with rich characters and compelling stories, spanning across the theatre, television, and cinematic world.