Anna Chlumsky

About

Anna Chlumsky is an American actress who was born on December 3, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her breakout role in the 1991 movie "My Girl" where she played the lead character, Vada Sultenfuss. After a hiatus from acting during her teen years and early 20s, Chlumsky returned to the industry with roles in independent films before being cast as Amy Brookheimer in the HBO series "Veep", a role that earned her multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She received further recognition for her appearances in shows like "Hannibal" and "Halt and Catch Fire”. Chlumsky has also excelled in theatre with roles in Broadway productions like "You Can't Take It With You" and "Living on Love".

Associated With

Anna Chlumsky, an American actress, is well-known for her role in the HBO series "Veep," where she worked alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale. She also has a significant presence in the theatre industry, having performed in Broadway productions alongside actors like Robert Sean Leonard. In her early acting career, she starred with Macaulay Culkin in the film "My Girl." As for her personal life, she is married to Shaun So, who is not directly involved in the acting industry but runs a business consultancy. Throughout her career in television, film, and theatre, Chlumsky has worked with a variety of actors, directors, and writers, establishing a diverse range of associations in the entertainment industry.

Career Highlights

• 1989: Anna Chlumsky made her on-screen debut in an episode of the television series "Uncle Buck".
• 1991: She gained fame and success for her lead role in "My Girl".
• 1992: Chlumsky reprised her role as Vada Sultenfuss in "My Girl 2".
• 1997: Took a break from acting to study at the University of Chicago.
• 1999: Anna made her stage debut starring as Mary in "The Trojan Women", a Summer stock production at the Monomoy Theatre on Cape Cod.
• 2005: Went on to study International Studies and graduated from the University of Chicago this year.
• 2007: Chlumsky returned to acting with a role in "Blood Car".
• 2009: Anna played Liz Lemler, a love interest of one of the main characters, on the television series "30 Rock".
• 2012-2019: Major career highlight playing the role of Amy Brookheimer in the HBO television series "Veep", for which she received five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
• 2015: For her role in "Veep", she received the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
• 2017: Alongside this, she won the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Musical for her work in the series "Veep".
• 2018: She was also part of the ensemble cast of "Veep" that was awarded the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
• Note: The exact years of the awards were not readily available. These were the years the awards ceremonies were held so the awards correspond to work from the previous year.

Notable Awards

• Anna Chlumsky, an American actress, is best known for her roles in films like "My Girl" and the TV series "Veep." Although she has been nominated for numerous awards, as of today, she has won the following notable awards:
• In 2015, She won the Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role for "Veep."
• In 2019, she received the Gold Derby TV Award for Comedy Supporting Actress for "Veep."

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Anna Chlumsky Movie/TV Show?

Anna Chlumsky is well-known for a number of film and TV roles, but she is perhaps most popular for her role as Amy Brookheimer in the HBO television series "Veep." This political satire comedy ran from 2012 to 2019 and earned Chlumsky five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The show was critically acclaimed and widely watched, solidifying it as one of the most popular showcases of Chlumsky's acting talents.

How Did Anna Chlumsky Get Famous?

Anna Chlumsky gained fame at a young age through her starring role in the 1991 film, "My Girl," in which she played the character, Vada Sultenfuss. Her performance in the heart-breaking coming-of-age story shot her to stardom and earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for a Young Artist Award. After a hiatus from acting, she returned to television and further solidified her fame with her role in the HBO series "Veep," where her portrayal of the chief of staff, Amy Brookheimer, earned her multiple nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.