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Christine Baranski

Date of birth: 1952-05-02

Place of birth: Buffalo, New York, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Christine Jane Baranski

Christine Baranski

Biography

Christine Baranski, an acclaimed actor hailing from Buffalo, New York, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Her illustrious career spans decades, characterized by her exceptional talent and versatility. Baranski's captivating performances in film, television, and theatre, including roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!," have earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Renowned for her impeccable comedic timing and dramatic depth, she's garnered numerous accolades, showcasing her prowess in both drama and comedy. Baranski's enduring presence and dedication to her craft have cemented her as a revered figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with every role she embodies.

Movie Credits

Chicago
3.5

Chicago

2002-12-10

Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame

Cruel Intentions
3.4

Cruel Intentions

1999-03-05

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower the

Nine 1/2 Weeks
3.1

Nine 1/2 Weeks

1986-02-09

An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal a

The Birdcage
3.5

The Birdcage

1996-03-08

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that th

Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
3.7

Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?

2005-05-13

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang become involved in a supernatural mystery in Egypt.

Bowfinger
3.1

Bowfinger

1999-08-12

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger conco

Mamma Mia!
3.5

Mamma Mia!

2008-07-03

A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites

Give My Regards to Broadway
0

Give My Regards to Broadway

2020-07-16

John Lithgow, Christine Baranski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and other Broadway stars on how the Broadway

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
3.4

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000-11-17

The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who a

Marci X
1.7

Marci X

2003-08-22

A Jewish-American Princess is forced to take control of a hard-core hip-hop record label and tries t

The Guru
2.6

The Guru

2002-08-21

Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dre

Bulworth
3.2

Bulworth

1998-05-15

A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportuni

The Bounty Hunter
2.9

The Bounty Hunter

2010-03-16

Milo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, thinks he's seeing an upswing in fortune when he gets a

Lovesick
2.8

Lovesick

1983-02-18

Sigmund Freud's ghost advises a married New York psychiatrist in love with a patient.

The Night We Never Met
2.7

The Night We Never Met

1993-04-30

Sam has a problem with his roommates: they are disgusting, and don't seem to share his views on resp

Reversal of Fortune
3.3

Reversal of Fortune

1990-10-19

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's

Bonneville
2.8

Bonneville

2006-09-11

Faced with the decision of a lifetime, Arvilla Holden enlists her two best friends and sets off in a

Welcome to Mooseport
2.5

Welcome to Mooseport

2004-02-24

A US president who has retired after two terms in office returns to his hometown of Mooseport, Maine

Jeffrey
3.1

Jeffrey

1995-08-18

Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes

New Jersey Drive
3.1

New Jersey Drive

1995-04-19

Jason and Midget are two young, black teenagers living in Newark, New Jersey, the unofficial car the

Buying a Landslide
0

Buying a Landslide

1992-09-02

Republican Senator Walter Partin trails Democrat Philip Kautsky in the polls and will shortly face h

Get Bruce!
3.1

Get Bruce!

1999-01-01

Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearanc

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas
2.6

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas

2005-12-05

The holiday season is turned upside down for a neophyte food critic JJ (Pope) when her uninhibited m

To Dance with the White Dog
3.5

To Dance with the White Dog

1993-12-05

When Sam Peek's beloved wife, Cora, dies, a white dog suddenly materializes as his new companion and

Who Is Simon Miller?
1.8

Who Is Simon Miller?

2011-08-06

Like most families, the Millers have their challenges. Simon's frequent business trips have created

Into the Woods
2.9

Into the Woods

2014-12-24

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curs

Birthing Mamma Mia!
0

Birthing Mamma Mia!

2008-12-31

This short documentary is about the making of the 2008 film musical "Mamma Mia!".

Yellowbird
2.5

Yellowbird

2014-10-17

Yellowbird lives in the ruins of an old house. He lacks the confidence to leave his home, no matter

The Ref
3.3

The Ref

1994-03-09

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Foodfight!
0.9

Foodfight!

2012-06-15

The evil Brand X joins a supermarket that becomes a city after closing time.

Addams Family Values
3.5

Addams Family Values

1993-11-19

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy ad

A Midsummer Night's Dream
3

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1985-12-19

Theseus has defeated Hippolyta in battle, and now claims her as his bride. But before the nuptials b

Playing for Time
3.4

Playing for Time

1980-09-30

When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians fi

Falling for Grace
2.6

Falling for Grace

2006-03-31

Grace is a Chinese American who longs to be a part of New York's high society. At a socialite event,

The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours
0

The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours

2022-12-10

Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pul

Trolls
3.3

Trolls

2016-10-13

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and

Legal Eagles
3

Legal Eagles

1986-06-18

District Attorney Tom Logan is set for higher office, at least until he becomes involved with defenc

The War
3.3

The War

1994-11-04

The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traum

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
3.6

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997-02-24

A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her li

Getting In
2.4

Getting In

1994-12-07

Gabriel Higgs has failed to get into Johns Hopkins to study medicine. He's sixth on a list of backup

The Pick-up Artist
2.8

The Pick-up Artist

1987-09-18

A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to th

A Bad Moms Christmas
3.2

A Bad Moms Christmas

2017-08-04

Amy, Kiki and Carla – three under-appreciated and over-burdened women – rebel against the challenges

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
3.5

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

2018-07-18

Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In

Michael Jackson's Halloween
3.9

Michael Jackson's Halloween

2017-10-27

The one-hour animated special, packed with the vocal talents of some of your favorite CBS stars and

Miss Sloane
3.7

Miss Sloane

2016-11-25

An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control leg

Eloise at Christmastime
3.2

Eloise at Christmastime

2003-11-22

Eloise is a precocious but lovable six-year-old girl who lives in New York's Plaza Hotel. The owner'

Eloise at the Plaza
3

Eloise at the Plaza

2003-04-27

Eloise is a precocious but lovable six-year-old girl who lives in New York's Plaza Hotel. Her careta

Soup for One
2.5

Soup for One

1982-04-30

A neurotic young New Yorker believes he has found his perfect match and desperately tries to win her

The Odd Couple II
3.1

The Odd Couple II

1998-04-09

Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sun

Every Act of Life
3.2

Every Act of Life

2018-04-23

The life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime): 60 years of groundbrea

Life with Mikey
2.9

Life with Mikey

1993-06-04

Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts.

Relative Strangers
2.6

Relative Strangers

2006-05-01

An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.

Crackers
2.3

Crackers

1984-02-17

Down-and-out Weslake is reduced to minding the counter at a San Francisco pawn shop when he stumbles

Timothy Tweedle the First Christmas Elf
0

Timothy Tweedle the First Christmas Elf

2000-12-25

A tiny elf with big dreams learns a valuable lesson as he saves his village and helps create the hug

On Broadway
4.3

On Broadway

2019-10-12

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink

The House of Blue Leaves
0

The House of Blue Leaves

1987-05-25

On the day in 1965 that the Pope visits New York and masses of people line the streets in adulation,

Bad Moms' Moms
0

Bad Moms' Moms

Third installment of the 'Bad Moms' comedy franchise.

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
2.9

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

2020-11-22

A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of C

Hopper: An American Love Story
3.6

Hopper: An American Love Story

2022-10-11

Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by Hopper's art – b

All That She Wants
0

All That She Wants

Emma desperately wants a baby but as she sets about getting her life in order to make it happen, she