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Public records list Camryn Manheim as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. Born on March 8, 1961, Camryn Manheim is from Caldwell, New Jersey, United States. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Woodrow Wilson Classical High School and New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Recorded honors include Lucy Award (1999), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (1998) and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (1999).
My Take
I hold a quiet respect for Camryn Manheim. Coming out of New Jersey and trained at NYU's Tisch, she broke through with a one-woman show built around her own body and refused to bend to anyone's expectations. Winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her work on The Practice proved that authenticity, not conformity, wins in the long run. What strikes me most is her insistence on being exactly herself while delivering performances of real depth. That kind of integrity is why she has remained respected for decades, and it's a reminder that talent paired with conviction always endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Camryn Manheim
- Name (Japanese)
- カムリン・マンハイム
- Reading
- かむりん・まんはいむ
- Born
- March 8, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Caldwell, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Woodrow Wilson Classical High School
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Lucy Award
- 1998 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- 1999 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Practice | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.camrynmanheim.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camryn%20Manheim
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q234514
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Camryn Manheim born?
Born March 8, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Camryn Manheim from?
Camryn Manheim is from Caldwell, New Jersey, United States.
What does Camryn Manheim do?
Camryn Manheim works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, stage actor.
What is Camryn Manheim known for?
Notable works include The Practice.
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