- Griffiths, who plays Brenda Chenowith in SIX FEET UNDER, has lost her Golden Globe only nine months after she won the accolade -- the quirky actress, mislaid the gong when she attempted to transport it to her Australian home. (October 17, 2002)
- Plays Ermine Jung (George's mother) in BLOW (2001). The actress is really only 5 years older than Johnny Depp (George).
- Griffiths says her character on HBO television series SIX FEET UNDER, the promiscuous, pot-smoking Brenda, is a much better person than she seems.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for Six Feet Under (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for Six Feet Under (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Six Feet Under (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for Six Feet Under (2002)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for HILARY AND JACKIE (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for HILARY AND JACKIE (1999)
- Plays Ermine Jung (George's mother) in BLOW (2001). The actress is really only 5 years older than Johnny Depp (George).
- Griffiths says her character on HBO television series SIX FEET UNDER, the promiscuous, pot-smoking Brenda, is a much better person than she seems.
- Griffiths is nominated for an Emmy for best actress in a drama series for her work in TV series SIX FEET UNDER
Quotes- "I think drama on commercial television is toothpaste delivery devises, you know or insurance delivery devises, and I think it's impossible for people to be as engaged in a drama when they are being constantly interrupted."
Awards- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Six Feet Under (2004)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Six Feet Under (2003)
- U.S. Comedy Arts Festival: Film Discovery Jury Award - Best Actress, VERY ANNIE MARY (2002)
- Melbourne International Film Festival: Best Australian Short Film, ROUNDABOUT (2002)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Six Feet Under (2002)
- Aspen Shortsfest: Audience Award - Special Recognition, TULIP (1999)
- Aspen Shortsfest: 'Watch It!' Award, TULIP (1999)
- Palm Springs International Short Film Festival: Best of the Festival, TULIP (1999)
- Melbourne International Film Festival: OCIC Award, TULIP (1998)
- Australian Film Critics Award: best supporting actress, MURIEL'S WEDDING (1994)
- Australian Film Institute Award: best supporting actress, MURIEL'S WEDDING (1994)
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