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Connie Britton stars in "Friday Night Lights" on NBC and Direct TV as Tami Taylor, wife of Dillon High's head football coach Eric Taylor. Connie Britton originated the role of the coach's wife in the feature film, opposite Billy Bob Thornton, and directed by Peter Berg.

Connie Britton is also featured in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (2010) as Dr. Gwen Holbrook.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Connie Britton moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of seven with her family, including her fraternal
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twin sister. Connie Britton went on to attend Dartmouth College, where she majored in Asian studies and spent a term in Beijing, China. Upon graduation, Connie Britton moved to New York, where she spent two years at the Neighborhood Playhouse studying with Sanford Meisner and an additional two years performing in regional theater and Off-Broadway productions. Connie Britton moved to Los Angeles after the success of the feature film "The Brothers McMullen."

Connie Britton received accolades for her starring roles in Ed Burns' acclaimed independent films "The Brothers McMullen" and "No Looking Back." In the former, Connie Britton captivated moviegoers with her portrayal of Molly, the luminous wife of a cheating husband. This popular low-budget film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. After nearly canceling her audition with director Ed Burns, Connie Britton reconsidered and her last meeting of the day turned into the role that would launch her career.

Connie Britton starred in "Lost at Home" opposite Mitch Rouse and Gregory Hines. Connie Britton's other television credits include "The Fighting Fitzgeralds" opposite Brian Dennehy, a recurring role in the highly-acclaimed NBC drama "The West Wing," and a starring role in the award-winning comedy "Spin City" opposite Michael J. Fox. Connie Brittonis currently appearing in a recurring role on the popular television drama, "24."

Connie Britton recently finished working on "The Last Winter," opposite Ron Perlman and "The Lather Effect," directed by Sarah Kelly. Her feature credits also include Edward Burns' independent film "Looking for Kitty."

In her free time, Connie Britton, who resides in both New York and Los Angeles, enjoys hiking and yoga. Connie Britton is also currently finalizing a documentary, which she produced and directed, on the orphans of Ethiopia.




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CONNIE BRITTON: FACTS

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Age: 46 years old
Birthday: March 6, 1967
Height: 5' 8"
Full Name / Real Name: Constance Womack
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Husband: John Britton





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