Portrait of Cynthia Nixon

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'.
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
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare
Cynthia Nixon was
53 in The Lavender Scare
as 'Madeleine Tress (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Stray Dolls
Stray Dolls
Cynthia Nixon was
53 in Stray Dolls
as 'Una'.
Sat, Apr 27 2019
Poster of The Parting Glass
The Parting Glass
Cynthia Nixon was
52 in The Parting Glass
as 'Mare'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of That's Harassment
That's Harassment
Cynthia Nixon was
51 in That's Harassment
as 'Patient'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
Mon, May 01 2017
Poster of Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan
Cynthia Nixon was
50 in Killing Reagan
as 'Nancy Reagan'.
Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of A Quiet Passion
A Quiet Passion
Cynthia Nixon was
50 in A Quiet Passion
as 'Emily Dickinson'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of The Adderall Diaries
The Adderall Diaries
Cynthia Nixon was
50 in The Adderall Diaries
as 'Jen Davis'.
Fri, Apr 15 2016
Poster of James White
James White
Cynthia Nixon was
49 in James White
as 'Gail White'.
Fri, Nov 13 2015
Poster of Stockholm, Pennsylvania
Stockholm, Pennsylvania
Cynthia Nixon was
48 in Stockholm, Pennsylvania
as 'Marcy Dargon'.
Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up
Cynthia Nixon was
48 in 5 Flights Up
as 'Lily Portman'.
Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of The Out List
The Out List
Cynthia Nixon was
47 in The Out List
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jun 26 2013
Poster of Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely
Cynthia Nixon was
46 in Girl Most Likely
as 'Cynthia Nixon'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Rampart
Rampart
Cynthia Nixon was
45 in Rampart
as 'Barbara'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Lymelife
Lymelife
Cynthia Nixon was
42 in Lymelife
as 'Melissa Bragg'.
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'.
Mon, May 12 2008
Poster of The Babysitters
The Babysitters
Cynthia Nixon was
42 in The Babysitters
as 'Gail Beltran'.
Fri, May 09 2008
Poster of Little Manhattan
Little Manhattan
Cynthia Nixon was
39 in Little Manhattan
as 'Leslie'.
Mon, Sep 26 2005
Poster of One Last Thing...
One Last Thing...
Cynthia Nixon was
39 in One Last Thing...
as 'Karen Jameison'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Warm Springs
Warm Springs
Cynthia Nixon was
39 in Warm Springs
as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Nov 22 2004
Poster of The Shakespeare Sessions
The Shakespeare Sessions
Cynthia Nixon was
36 in The Shakespeare Sessions
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down
Cynthia Nixon was
36 in Igby Goes Down
as 'Mrs. Piggee'.
Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of The Women
The Women
Cynthia Nixon was
36 in The Women
as 'Mary Haines'.
Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Cynthia Nixon was
35 in Mark Twain
as '(voice)'.
Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of Papa's Angels
Papa's Angels
Cynthia Nixon was
34 in Papa's Angels
as 'Sharon Jenkins'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Feb 15 1999
Poster of Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room
Cynthia Nixon was
30 in Marvin's Room
as 'Retirement Home Director'.
Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of The 'M' Word
The 'M' Word
Cynthia Nixon was
29 in The 'M' Word
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Cottonwood
The Cottonwood
Cynthia Nixon was
29 in The Cottonwood
as 'Donna'.
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!
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'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values
Cynthia Nixon was
27 in Addams Family Values
as 'Heather'.
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
Cynthia Nixon was
27 in The Pelican Brief
as 'Alice Stark'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Cynthia Nixon was
26 in Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
as 'The Granddaughter'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
Fri, May 04 1990
Poster of Let It Ride
Let It Ride
Cynthia Nixon was
23 in Let It Ride
as 'Evangeline'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project
Cynthia Nixon was
20 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Jenny Anderman'.
Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Amadeus
Amadeus
Cynthia Nixon was
18 in Amadeus
as 'Lorl'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 11 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Cynthia Nixon was
16 in Fifth of July
as 'Shirley Talley'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 27 1982
Poster of Tattoo
Tattoo
Cynthia Nixon was
15 in Tattoo
as 'Cindy'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 06 1981
Poster of Little Darlings
Little Darlings
Cynthia Nixon was
13 in Little Darlings
as 'Sunshine'.
Fri, Mar 21 1980

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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 09 2021
Poster of Ratched
Ratched
Cynthia Nixon was
54+ in Ratched
as 'Gwendolyn Briggs'.
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'.
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
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Cynthia Nixon was
47+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Cynthia Nixon was
47+ in Broad City
as 'Barb'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of Alpha House
Alpha House
Cynthia Nixon was
47+ in Alpha House
as 'Senator Carly Armiston'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Hannibal
Hannibal
Cynthia Nixon was
46+ in Hannibal
as 'Kade Prurnell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2013
Poster of World Without End
World Without End
Cynthia Nixon was
46+ in World Without End
as 'Petranilla'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of 3 LBS
3 LBS
Cynthia Nixon was
40+ in 3 LBS
as 'Dr. Karin Hanson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Cynthia Nixon was
40+ in 30 Rock
as 'Cynthia Nixon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Me, Eloise
Me, Eloise
Cynthia Nixon was
40+ in Me, Eloise
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Poster of House
House
Cynthia Nixon was
38+ in House
as 'Anica Javanovich'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Cynthia Nixon was
35+ in Mark Twain
as 'Other Voices (voice)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Cynthia Nixon was
31+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Cynthia Nixon was
30+ in Early Edition
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Cynthia Nixon was
30+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Cynthia Nixon was
29+ in Nash Bridges
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of New York News
New York News
Cynthia Nixon was
29+ in New York News
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Cynthia Nixon was
28+ in ER
as 'Ellie Shore'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Cynthia Nixon was
27+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Cynthia Nixon was
26+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 17 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Cynthia Nixon was
24+ in Law & Order
as 'Laura Di Biasi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver
Cynthia Nixon was
22+ in Gideon Oliver
as 'Allison Parrish Slocum'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tanner '88
Tanner '88
Cynthia Nixon was
21+ in Tanner '88
as 'Alex Tanner'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Cynthia Nixon was
19+ in The Equalizer
as 'Jackie'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984