Christina Hendricks’ nuanced portrayal of Joan has earned the actress three Emmy nominations in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

On the big screen, Hendricks will next be seen in Sally Potter’s upcoming film Ginger & Rosa, opposite Annette Bening, Elle Fanning and Alessandro Nivola. Most recently, Hendricks was seen in the critically-acclaimed film Drive, in which she co-starred with Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan. Hendricks is teaming up again with her co-star Ryan Gosling, to star in his first feature film as a director entitled How to Catch a Monster which begins production in early summer 2013.

Hendricks’ additional film credits include the independent drama, Struck By Lightning, as well as roles in Detachment, I Don’t Know How She Does It, Leoni, Life As We Know It, La Cucina, South of Pico and Driving Lessons. Her television credits include appearances in Beggars and Choosers, The Big Time, ER, The Court, Kevin Hill, Without a Trace and Cold Case, as well as recurring roles on Joss Whedon’s Firefly, Notes From the Underbelly, and Life.

In 2012, Hendricks earned rave reviews on stage while seen in Stephen Sondheim’s production of Company for the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center.

Christina currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Geoffrey Arend.

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