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Faith Ford Biography

Birth Name:Alexis Ford

Birth Place:Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Became a published author on 2004 with the release of her cookbook, Cooking with Faith
Sister of Devon O'Day, a well-known radio personality in the country music world
Moved to New York City at age 17 to pursue a modeling career
After making her television debut in the early '80s on numerous soap operas, she would eventually move to Hollywood and land a decade-long role on the popular series, "Murphy Brown"
Following the end of "Murphy Brown" in 1998, she would later return to scripted television after landing a lead role on ABC's "Hope & Faith" alongside Kelly Ripa in 2003
Created Doe Mountain Productions with second husband, Campion Murphy

Awards

1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1990Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1993American Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Situation Comedy: nominated
1993TV Guide Award-Supporting Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
1993Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1994Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1999TV Guide Award-Favorite Star of a New Series: nominated
2008TV Land Award-Broadcaster(s) of the Year: nominated
2017Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Television: winner
2017Grace Award-Best Actress - Television: winner