Molly Parker

Molly Parker, born June 30, 1972, is a highly acclaimed Canadian actress, writer, and director. She rose to critical prominence for her nuanced performance of a necrophiliac medical student in the controversial drama Kissed (1996). She slowly built an appealing resume in the industry, taking on starring roles in distinct films like Max (2002), Pure (2002), and Nine Lives (2005). From 2004, she featured as Alma Garret on HBO's Deadwood, impressing audiences across all three seasons while simultaneously delivering compelling performances in films, including the post-apocalyptic thriller The Road (2009) and the independent drama Trigger (2010).

Parker's career took an exciting turn in 2011 when she landed the role of the enigmatic politician Jacqueline Sharp on the Netflix series House of Cards in 2014, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination. Her notable roles over the years include films like American Pastoral (2016), Small Crimes, 1922 (both 2017), and Errol Morris's docudrama miniseries Wormwood. Most recently, she enthralled audiences with her performance as Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space, a Netflix reboot of the 1965 TV series from 2018 to 2021. Unafraid to explore challenging roles and genres, Molly Parker inarguably has a unique and versatile presence in modern cinema and television.