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Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an American stage and screen actress, and is perhaps best known for her Emmy Award-winning portrayal as Maryanne Thorpe in the sitcom Cybill, and her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Diane Lockhart in The Good Wife. Prior to her appearances in film and television, Baranski rose to prominence as a Broadway actress, winning two Tony Awards.
Baranski was born in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Virginia (née Mazurowski) and Lucien Baranski, who edited a Polish-language newspaper. She is of Polish descent and her grandparents were actors in the Polish theater. Baranski attended high school at the Villa Maria Academy in Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo. She then studied at New York City's Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 3: 1970–1974) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974.
Baranski made her Off-Broadway debut in Coming Attractions at Playwrights Horizons in 1980, and has appeared in several Off Broadway productions at the Manhattan Theatre Club, starting with Sally and Marsha in 1982.
Christine Baranski on Drinking with Meryl Streep & Tracey Ullman
Live with Kelly and Michael Interview CHRISTINE BARANSKI
The best of Christine Baranski - Promo
The Good Wife - Behind the Scenes with Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski Monologue - Saturday Night Live
Christine Baranski-Cybill
Christine Baranski, Tracey Ullman, and Meryl Streep sing for Rob Marshall
Christine Baranski on Living in a Haunted House
Broadway Baby - Christine Baranski
"Into the Woods"' Tracey Ullman & Christine Baranski on Their Big Dream: Playing 'Deranged Sisters'
Mamma Mia - Does Your Mother Know Full Song
Christine Baranski wins 1989 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski interview for Mamma Mia the Movie in HD