E-mail a friendDecember 29, 2004
Actress Felicity Huffman talks about her hit TV series, Desperate Housewives. Sideways star Paul Giamatti reflects on "falling into acting" with a degree from Yale. (r)
Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman
Actress Felicity Huffman is known for her no-nonsense characters in theater productions and on TV. Raised in Colorado, she studied her craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and at NYU's Circle in the Square. Huffman won an Obie for her off-Broadway work and received Golden Globe and SAG award nominations for her role on ABC's Sports Night. After taking a break to focus on family, Huffman returned to TV movies and guest appearances. She stars in ABC's new suburban satire, Desperate Housewives.
Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Since his first major starring role in American Splendor, Paul Giamatti has continued to rack up notable film credits, including the award-winning Sideways and an Oscar-nominated performance in Cinderella Man. Born and raised in Connecticut, his acting roots are in theater, from his college days at Yale, where he earned his undergrad degree and an M.A. in fine arts, to regional productions to Broadway. He's an avid comic book collector and can next be seen as Santa Claus in the holiday comedy, Fred Claus.