Biography: Connie Britton last appeared on ABC as Nikki Faber, City Hall's alluring accountant, in the hit comedy Spin City. Most recently on television she has appeared as a series regular in the comedy The Fighting Fitzgeralds, and in the recurring role of Connie Tate in the award-winning drama The West Wing. She also starred in the recent feature films "The Next Big Thing" and "One Eyed King."

Britton received accolades for her starring roles in Ed Burns' acclaimed independent films "The Brothers McMullen" and "No Looking Back." In the former, she 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, this last meeting of the day turned into the role that would launch her career.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Britton moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of seven with her family, including her fraternal twin sister. She went on to attend Dartmouth College, where she majored in Asian studies and spent a term in Beijing, China. Upon graduation she 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. She moved to Los Angeles after the success of "The Brothers McMullen."

In her free time, Britton, who resides in both New York and Los Angeles, enjoys hiking, biking, running and doing volunteer work. (Courtesy Touchstone, 2002)

Television Credits:
Lost At Home as Rachel (2003)