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Stockard Channing

Bio: Stockard Channing (born Susan Antonia Williams Stockard) is an American stage, film and television actress. She is known for her roles as First Lady Abbey Bartlet on the NBC television series The West Wing; Betty Rizzo in the film Grease; Aunt Frances in Practical Magic, Cynthia Swann Griffin in The First Wives Club, Dolly in Must Love Dogs, and Ouisa Kittredge in both the stage and fim versions of Six Degrees of Separation - the film version earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
Born: Sun, Feb 13 1944
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Stockard Channing is 80 years old
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Poster of Angry Neighbors
Angry Neighbors
Stockard Channing was
78 in Angry Neighbors
as 'Chloe'.
Fri, Dec 02 2022
Poster of Death to 2021
Death to 2021
Stockard Channing was
77 in Death to 2021
as 'Penn Parker'.
Mon, Dec 27 2021
Poster of The Grease Story
The Grease Story
Stockard Channing was
73 in The Grease Story
as 'Betty Rizzo'.
Sun, Nov 05 2017
Poster of Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Stockard Channing was
70 in Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, May 01 2014
Poster of Pulling Strings
Pulling Strings
Stockard Channing was
69 in Pulling Strings
as 'Virginia'.
Sat, Oct 05 2013
Poster of 17th Precinct
17th Precinct
Stockard Channing was
67 in 17th Precinct
as 'Detective Sergeant Mira Barkley'.
Fri, Dec 30 2011
Poster of Sundays at Tiffany's
Sundays at Tiffany's
Stockard Channing was
66 in Sundays at Tiffany's
as 'Vivian Claremont'.
Mon, Dec 06 2010
Poster of Multiple Sarcasms
Multiple Sarcasms
Stockard Channing was
66 in Multiple Sarcasms
as 'Pamela'.
Fri, May 07 2010
Poster of Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's
Stockard Channing was
65 in Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
Stockard Channing was
64 in The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 27 2009
Poster of Sparkle
Sparkle
Stockard Channing was
63 in Sparkle
as 'Sheila'.
Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of Through Deaf Eyes
Through Deaf Eyes
Stockard Channing was
63 in Through Deaf Eyes
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Mar 21 2007
Poster of 3 Needles
3 Needles
Stockard Channing was
61 in 3 Needles
as 'Olive Cowie'.
Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of Must Love Dogs
Must Love Dogs
Stockard Channing was
61 in Must Love Dogs
as 'Dolly'.
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Red Mercury
Red Mercury
Stockard Channing was
61 in Red Mercury
as 'Penelope'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of The Kennedy Mystique: Creating Camelot
The Kennedy Mystique: Creating Camelot
Stockard Channing was
60 in The Kennedy Mystique: Creating Camelot
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 20 2004
Poster of Jack
Jack
Stockard Channing was
60 in Jack
as 'Anne'.
Sat, Jun 19 2004
Poster of Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave
Stockard Channing was
59 in Home of the Brave
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Abby Singer
Abby Singer
Stockard Channing was
59 in Abby Singer
as 'Stockard Channing (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 28 2003
Poster of Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things
Stockard Channing was
59 in Bright Young Things
as 'Mrs. Melrose Ape'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of The Piano Man's Daughter
The Piano Man's Daughter
Stockard Channing was
59 in The Piano Man's Daughter
as 'Lily Kilworth'.
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Anything Else
Anything Else
Stockard Channing was
59 in Anything Else
as 'Paula Chase'.
Wed, Aug 27 2003
Poster of Le Divorce
Le Divorce
Stockard Channing was
59 in Le Divorce
as 'Margeeve Walker'.
Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Behind the Red Door
Behind the Red Door
Stockard Channing was
58 in Behind the Red Door
as 'Julia'.
Sun, Jan 12 2003
Poster of Life or Something Like It
Life or Something Like It
Stockard Channing was
58 in Life or Something Like It
as 'Deborah Connors'.
Wed, Apr 24 2002
Poster of The Matthew Shepard Story
The Matthew Shepard Story
Stockard Channing was
58 in The Matthew Shepard Story
as 'Judy Shepard'.
Sat, Mar 16 2002
Poster of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
Stockard Channing was
58 in Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
as 'Margarethe Fisher Van Den Meer'.
Sun, Mar 10 2002
Poster of The Business of Strangers
The Business of Strangers
Stockard Channing was
57 in The Business of Strangers
as 'Julie Styron'.
Thu, Sep 13 2001
Poster of Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
Stockard Channing was
57 in Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 13 2001
Poster of When Billie Beat Bobby
When Billie Beat Bobby
Stockard Channing was
57 in When Billie Beat Bobby
as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 16 2001
Poster of A Girl Thing
A Girl Thing
Stockard Channing was
56 in A Girl Thing
as 'Dr. Beth Noonan'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of The Truth About Jane
The Truth About Jane
Stockard Channing was
56 in The Truth About Jane
as 'Janice'.
Mon, Aug 07 2000
Poster of Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is
Stockard Channing was
56 in Where the Heart Is
as 'Thelma 'Sister' Husband'.
Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Stockard Channing was
55 in Isn't She Great
as 'Florence Maybelle'.
Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Other Voices
Other Voices
Stockard Channing was
55 in Other Voices
as 'Dr. Gover'.
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of The Venice Project
The Venice Project
Stockard Channing was
55 in The Venice Project
as 'Chandra Chase'.
Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Practical Magic
Practical Magic
Stockard Channing was
54 in Practical Magic
as 'Aunt Frances'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of The Baby Dance
The Baby Dance
Stockard Channing was
54 in The Baby Dance
as 'Rachel Luckman'.
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of An Unexpected Life
An Unexpected Life
Stockard Channing was
54 in An Unexpected Life
as 'Barbara Whitney'.
Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of Twilight
Twilight
Stockard Channing was
54 in Twilight
as 'Lt. Verna Hollander'.
Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde
Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde
Stockard Channing was
53 in Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 09 1997
Poster of An Unexpected Family
An Unexpected Family
Stockard Channing was
52 in An Unexpected Family
as 'Barbara Whitney'.
Wed, Dec 04 1996
Poster of The Prosecutors
The Prosecutors
Stockard Channing was
52 in The Prosecutors
as 'Ingrid Maynard'.
Mon, Dec 02 1996
Poster of The First Wives Club
The First Wives Club
Stockard Channing was
52 in The First Wives Club
as 'Cynthia Swann Griffin'.
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Moll Flanders
Moll Flanders
Stockard Channing was
52 in Moll Flanders
as 'Mrs. Allworthy'.
Fri, Jun 14 1996
Poster of Lily Dale
Lily Dale
Stockard Channing was
52 in Lily Dale
as 'Corella'.
Sun, Jun 09 1996
Poster of Edie & Pen
Edie & Pen
Stockard Channing was
52 in Edie & Pen
as 'Pen'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Up Close & Personal
Up Close & Personal
Stockard Channing was
52 in Up Close & Personal
as 'Marcia McGrath'.
Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Stockard Channing was
51 in Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
as 'Miss Adelaide'.
Wed, Dec 06 1995
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Stockard Channing was
51 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
as 'Carol Ann'.
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Smoke
Smoke
Stockard Channing was
51 in Smoke
as 'Ruby McNutt'.
Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of Michael the Visitor
Michael the Visitor
Stockard Channing was
50 in Michael the Visitor
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of David's Mother
David's Mother
Stockard Channing was
50 in David's Mother
as 'Bea'.
Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Stockard Channing was
49 in Six Degrees of Separation
as 'Ouisa'.
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Stockard Channing was
48 in Lincoln
as 'Clara Harris (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Bitter Moon
Bitter Moon
Stockard Channing was
48 in Bitter Moon
as 'Beverly (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 02 1992
Poster of Married to It
Married to It
Stockard Channing was
47 in Married to It
as 'Iris Morden'.
Wed, Sep 11 1991
Poster of Meet the Applegates
Meet the Applegates
Stockard Channing was
46 in Meet the Applegates
as 'Jane Applegate'.
Thu, Nov 08 1990
Poster of Staying Together
Staying Together
Stockard Channing was
45 in Staying Together
as 'Nancy Trainer'.
Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of Perfect Witness
Perfect Witness
Stockard Channing was
45 in Perfect Witness
as 'Liz Sapperstein'.
Sat, Oct 28 1989
Poster of Tidy Endings
Tidy Endings
Stockard Channing was
44 in Tidy Endings
as 'Marion'.
Sun, Aug 14 1988
Poster of A Time of Destiny
A Time of Destiny
Stockard Channing was
44 in A Time of Destiny
as 'Margaret'.
Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Echoes in the Darkness
Echoes in the Darkness
Stockard Channing was
43 in Echoes in the Darkness
as 'Susan Reinert'.
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of The Room Upstairs
The Room Upstairs
Stockard Channing was
42 in The Room Upstairs
as 'Leah Lazenby'.
Sat, Jan 31 1987
Poster of The Men's Club
The Men's Club
Stockard Channing was
42 in The Men's Club
as 'Nancy'.
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Stockard Channing was
42 in Heartburn
as 'Julie'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Not My Kid
Not My Kid
Stockard Channing was
40 in Not My Kid
as 'Helen Bower'.
Tue, Jan 15 1985
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Stockard Channing was
38 in Without a Trace
as 'Jocelyn Norris'.
Fri, Feb 04 1983
Poster of Safari 3000
Safari 3000
Stockard Channing was
38 in Safari 3000
as 'J.J. Dalton'.
Sat, May 01 1982
Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Stockard Channing was
35 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
as 'Mona Mondieu'.
Tue, Nov 06 1979
Poster of Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
Stockard Channing was
35 in Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
as 'Kitty O'Neil'.
Sat, Feb 24 1979
Poster of Grease
Grease
Stockard Channing was
34 in Grease
as 'Betty Rizzo'.
Fri, Jul 07 1978
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Stockard Channing was
34 in The Cheap Detective
as 'Bess'.
Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of A Different Approach
A Different Approach
Stockard Channing was
33 in A Different Approach
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Lucan
Lucan
Stockard Channing was
33 in Lucan
as 'Mickey MacElwaine'.
Sun, May 22 1977
Poster of The Big Bus
The Big Bus
Stockard Channing was
32 in The Big Bus
as 'Kitty Baxter'.
Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
Stockard Channing was
32 in Sweet Revenge
as 'Vurlla Kowsky'.
Sun, Jun 06 1976
Poster of The Fortune
The Fortune
Stockard Channing was
31 in The Fortune
as 'Freddie Bigard'.
Tue, May 20 1975
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
Stockard Channing was
30 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Girl Most Likely To...
The Girl Most Likely To...
Stockard Channing was
29 in The Girl Most Likely To...
as 'Miriam Knight'.
Tue, Nov 06 1973
Poster of Up the Sandbox
Up the Sandbox
Stockard Channing was
28 in Up the Sandbox
as 'Judy Stanley (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 21 1972
Poster of The Hospital
The Hospital
Stockard Channing was
27 in The Hospital
as 'E.R. Nurse (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 14 1971

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 Knuckles
Knuckles
Stockard Channing was
80+ in Knuckles
as 'Wendy Whipple'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 2024
Poster of Maryland
Maryland
Stockard Channing was
79+ in Maryland
as 'Cathy'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 22 2023
Poster of The Guest Book
The Guest Book
Stockard Channing was
73+ in The Guest Book
as 'Jill'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 03 2017
Poster of Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Stockard Channing was
71+ in Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
as 'Rizzo (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 07 2015
Poster of The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
Stockard Channing was
70+ in The Mysteries of Laura
as 'Brenda Phillips'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
Stockard Channing was
65+ in The Cleveland Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Stockard Channing was
65+ in The Good Wife
as 'Veronica Loy'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Stockard Channing was
65+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Out of Practice
Out of Practice
Stockard Channing was
61+ in Out of Practice
as 'Dr. Lydia Barnes'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Meerkat Manor
Meerkat Manor
Stockard Channing was
61+ in Meerkat Manor
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of Hitler: The Rise of Evil
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
Stockard Channing was
59+ in Hitler: The Rise of Evil
as 'Klara Hitler'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Walking with Beasts
Walking with Beasts
Stockard Channing was
57+ in Walking with Beasts
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2001
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Stockard Channing was
55+ in The West Wing
as 'Abbey Bartlet'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Stockard Channing was
55+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond
Stockard Channing was
54+ in Batman Beyond
as 'Commissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Stockard Channing was
53+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Stockard Channing was
52+ in King of the Hill
as 'Mrs. Holloway (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Stockard Channing was
50+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Stockard Channing was
49+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Echoes in the Darkness
Echoes in the Darkness
Stockard Channing was
43+ in Echoes in the Darkness
as 'Susan Reinert'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Nature
Nature
Stockard Channing was
38+ in Nature
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982
Poster of The Stockard Channing Show
The Stockard Channing Show
Stockard Channing was
36+ in The Stockard Channing Show
as 'Susan Goodenow'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1980
Poster of Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
Stockard Channing was
35+ in Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 1979
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Stockard Channing was
30+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Stockard Channing was
30+ in NOVA
as 'Self - Bible Reader, Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Stockard Channing was
25+ in Sesame Street
as 'Mad Painter's Victim'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Stockard Channing was
25+ in Medical Center
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Stockard Channing was
18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Stockard Channing was
12+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee/Performer, Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Stockard Channing was
9+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Stockard Channing was
7+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Leah Lazenby'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Stockard Channing was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944