Emmy-winning actress Julianne Nicholson first garnered critical attention with her debut performance alongside Michael Caine and James Spader in Peter Yates’s ‘Curtain Call.’ She quickly followed this with a memorable role in Peter Chan’s ‘The Love Letter.’ Nicholson expanded her filmography with international collaborations, appearing in Alain Berliner’s ‘Passion of Mind’ and Nick Hurran’s ‘Little Black Book.’ Her film work includes domestic dramas such as ‘Tully’ (2000), earning a Best Supporting Female nomination at the 2003 Independent Spirit Awards, ‘Kinsey’ (2004), and ‘August: Osage County’ (2013), where her ensemble performance received significant recognition and nominations. Nicholson also showcased her range in domestic comedies like ‘Seeing Other People,’ winning Best Actress at the 2004 US Comedy Arts Festival, and Disney’s ‘Togo’ (2019) opposite Willem Dafoe. Her television career is marked by a series of prominent roles that earned her widespread critical acclaim. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Detective Megan Wheeler in ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ from 2006 to 2009.

In 2021, Nicholson delivered a career-defining performance opposite Kate Winslet as Lori Ross in the HBO miniseries ‘Mare of Easttown.’ This role earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. She further expanded her film credits with roles in ‘Blonde’ (2022), ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ (2022), and ‘Dream Scenario’ (2023). Continuing her successful trajectory, Nicholson earned her second Primetime Emmy Award in 2025 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Dance Mom in ‘Hacks.’ The same year, she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond in ‘Paradise.’ These recent accolades underscore her consistent ability to deliver powerful and memorable performances across diverse genres and platforms.