Frances Conroy

Frances Hardman Conroy (Born March 15, 1953) is an acclaimed American actress. Widely recognized for her role as 'Ruth Fisher' in the TV series Six Feet Under (2001–2005), Conroy garnered numerous awards including a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, along with four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. In addition to her commendable role in Six Feet Under, she is also known for portraying the older version of Moira O'Hara in American Horror Story, a role which earned her first Saturn Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination.

Frances is noted for her diverse roles in several seasons of American Horror Story, including Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature. In 2017, she featured in the Hulu original series Casual and in 2019, she starred in Joker. Over her career, she has shown remarkable versatility, with roles in theater, film, and television. She started her journey in the 1970s, performing regularly with regional and touring theatrical companies. Conroy's notable film roles include a Shakespearean actress in Woody Allen's 1979 classic, Manhattan. Her Broadway debut in Edward Albee's The Lady from Dubuque received tremendous appreciation. Conroy's richly varied career also includes voice work, such as her role as The Director in the 2023 animated feature film Nimona.