Christine 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 performance in the Broadway play The Real Thing in 1984
10 Quick Facts About Christine Baranski
- Full Name: Christine Baranski
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Good Wife
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Matthew Cowles
- Specialization: Actor
Christine Baranski Age
Christine Baranski is about 74 years old as of 2026. Christine Baranski was born in 1952.
Christine Baranski Height
Christine Baranski stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
She attended Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama.
- Juilliard School
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Drama
- Period: 1970–1974
Rise to Fame
Christine Baranski rose to prominence for her role on the television show The Good Wife.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Gilded Age, The Good Wife, and The Good Fight.
Television
- TV Show: The Gilded Age (Agnes van Rhijn, 2022-Present)
- TV Show: The Good Wife (Diane Lockhart, 2009-2016)
- TV Show: The Good Fight (Diane Lockhart, 2017-2022)
- TV Show: Cybill (Maryann Thorpe, 1995-1998)
Film
- Film: Mamma Mia! (Tanya Chesham-Leigh, 2008)
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play — American Theatre Wing — The Real Thing
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Cybill
Christine Baranski Family & Relationships
Christine Baranski is widowed. She has 2 children, Isabel Cowles and Lily Cowles.
- Father: Lucien Baranski
- Mother: Virginia Baranski
- Children:
- Isabel Cowles (1984)
- Lily Cowles (1987)
Lesser Known Facts
- She is of Polish descent and her grandparents were actors in the Polish theater in America.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Christine 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 10 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)
- Isabel Cowles (Child)
- Lily Cowles (Child)
