Christine Jane Baranski is an American actor best known for playing Diane Lockhart in The Good Wife.
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Best Known For:The television show The Good Wife
Breakthrough:Won a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway play The Real Thing in 1984
10 Quick Facts About Christine Jane Baranski
- Full Name: Christine Jane Baranski
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the tv show The Good Wife
- Age: 74 years old
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1952
- Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Matthew Cowles
- Specialization: Actor
Christine Jane Baranski Age
Christine Jane Baranski is about 74 years old as of 2026. Christine Jane Baranski was born in 1952.
Christine Jane Baranski Height
Christine Jane Baranski stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
She attended The Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Drama.
- The Juilliard School
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Drama
- Period: 1970-1974
Rise to Fame
Christine Jane Baranski rose to prominence for her role on the television show The Good Wife.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Mamma Mia!.
Film
- Film: Mamma Mia! (Tanya, 2008)
Other
- Work: The Good Wife (Diane Lockhart, 2009-2016)
- Work: The Good Fight (Diane Lockhart, 2017-2022)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award — Television Academy — 1995 — Cybill
- Tony Award — American Theatre Wing — 1984 — The Real Thing
Christine Jane Baranski Family & Relationships
Christine Jane Baranski is widowed. She has 2 children, including Isabel Cowles and Lily Cowles.
- Father: Lucien Baranski
- Mother: Virginia Baranski
- Children:
- Isabel Cowles (1984)
- Lily Cowles (1987)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Christine Jane Baranski
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: May 2
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Lucien Baranski
- Mother: Virginia Baranski
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Matthew Cowles
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Matthew Cowles (Spouse • Husband (deceased))
- Lily Cowles (Child • Daughter)
