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'''Rhoda Griffis''' is an American film and television [[actress]], best known for playing minor and supporting roles in |
'''Rhoda Griffis''' is an American film and television [[actress]], best known for playing minor and supporting roles both in [[independent film|independent]] and [[mainstream]] films. She played the widow and former First Lady [[Jacqueline Kennedy]] in the [[1992 in film|1992]] film ''[[Love Field (film)|Love Field]]'', which is regarded as her most well-known and popular role.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} |
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== Biography == |
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| ⚫ | Griffis started theater acting at the age of 7. As an adult, she has played the roles of [[Lady MacBeth]] and [[Lady Anne]]; and appeared in the stage plays ''[[Angels in America]]'', ''[[Proof]]'', ''Intimate Apparel'', ''[[Collected Stories]]'', ''Dinner with Friends'' and ''Dark at the Top of the Stairs''. |
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=== Career === |
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Griffis' first film role came in the 1992 drama film ''[[Love Field (film)|Love Field]]'' |
Griffis' first big screen film role came in the 1992 drama film ''[[Love Field (film)|Love Field]]'', where she played [[Jacqueline Kennedy]], a former [[First Lady]] and widow of [[John F. Kennedy]]. Though regarded as her breakout role, her first role outside of theater was actually in the [[television movie]] ''[[A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story]]'', a biographical film about [[Elizabeth Morgan]]. Other roles came in 1999's ''[[The Rage: Carrie 2]]'' as a saleswoman and ''[[Chill Factor]]'' as a pregnant woman. |
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In [[2000]], she appeared alongside [[Emmy Rossum]] in ''[[Songcatcher]]''. |
In [[2000]], she appeared alongside [[Emmy Rossum]] in ''[[Songcatcher]]''. |
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Among her most recent roles are the drama television program ''[[Army Wives]]'', in which she played the vixen wife of the General, Lenore Baker. In addition, she made |
Among her most recent roles are the drama television program ''[[Army Wives]]'', in which she played the vixen wife of the General, Lenore Baker. In addition, she made appearances in ''[[American Summer]]'' and the upcoming film remake ''[[One Missed Call]]''. |
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During the rest of her carrer, she enjoys every aspect, including film, television, commercials, and voice overs. |
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Griffis is good friends with [[Emmy Rossum]]{{fact|date=July 2007}}. |
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Rhoda Griffis is an American film and television actress, best known for playing minor and supporting roles both in independent and mainstream films. She played the widow and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1992 film Love Field, which is regarded as her most well-known and popular role.[citation needed]
Biography
Griffis attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, where she gained a BFA.
Griffis started theater acting at the age of 7. As an adult, she has played the roles of Lady MacBeth and Lady Anne; and appeared in the stage plays Angels in America, Proof, Intimate Apparel, Collected Stories, Dinner with Friends and Dark at the Top of the Stairs.
Griffis' first big screen film role came in the 1992 drama film Love Field, where she played Jacqueline Kennedy, a former First Lady and widow of John F. Kennedy. Though regarded as her breakout role, her first role outside of theater was actually in the television movie A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story, a biographical film about Elizabeth Morgan. Other roles came in 1999's The Rage: Carrie 2 as a saleswoman and Chill Factor as a pregnant woman.
In 2000, she appeared alongside Emmy Rossum in Songcatcher.
Among her most recent roles are the drama television program Army Wives, in which she played the vixen wife of the General, Lenore Baker. In addition, she made appearances in American Summer and the upcoming film remake One Missed Call.
Roles
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Army Wives | Lenore Baker | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | Surface | Annie Boertz | 1 episode |
| Palmetto Pointe | Mrs. Green | Pilot episode | |
| 2003 | One Tree Hill | Rachel | 1 episode - Are You Ready? |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek | Dr. Marle Sumner | guest role - Be Careful What You Wish For |
| 1988 | In the Heat of the Night | The Secretary | 1 episode - The More Things Change |
| 1986 | Matlock | Linda/Jane Kravitz | 2 episodes - The Tabloid and The Murder Game |
References
External links
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