Parker Posey | |
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Posey at Fox Upfronts in 2007
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Born |
Parker Christian Posey November 8, 1968 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, musician |
Years active | 1991–present |
Parker Christian Posey (born November 8, 1968) is an American actor and musician. Following her role in Richard Linklater's 1993 cult hit Dazed and Confused, she became known during the 1990s after a series of roles in independent films such as Party Girl (1995) and The House of Yes (1997) that gained her the nickname "Queen of the Indies". She later played improvisational roles in Christopher Guest mockumentaries, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) and For Your Consideration (2006). Her other film appearances include You've Got Mail (1998), Scream 3 (2000), Superman Returns (2006), and the Woody Allen films Irrational Man (2015) and Café Society (2016). On television, Posey has guest-starred in series such as Will & Grace, Boston Legal, The Good Wife, Louie, Parks and Recreation, and Search Party.