Shelley Morrison

Birth Name:

Rachel Mitrani

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Nominated for several American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) for her work on TV show "Will & Grace․"
In 1988, Morrison survived a breast cancer stint after undergoing a lumpectomy, but when the cancer returned in 1998 she had a full mastectomy, and then had surgery to remove the upper third of her right lung after being diagnosed with lung cancer
Guest-starred in more than 150 TV series and appeared in over 65 plays
Lives with her husband Walter Domínguez in the same three-story apartment her father settled her family in decades ago
Morrison used phonetics when learning the English language
Portrayed a maid or housekeeper for 32 different roles
Told her agent not to offer her any more housekeeper roles right before the maid role for "Will & Grace," the role she's best known for, was offered

2001ALMA Award - Outstanding Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2002ALMA Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2002Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006ALMA Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2006TV Guide Award - Editor's Choice:Winner
2006TV Land Award - Favorite Made-for-TV Maid:Nominated
2014Award of Merit - Feature Documentary:Winner

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