Christina Hendrick Biography

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS began her career as the opportunistic, career climbing intern on Showtime's "Beggars and Choosers" before segueing into a production deal with John Wells Productions in which she did numerous shows including, "The Big Time" on TNT, "ER" for NBC (recurring role) and "The Court" on ABC opposite Sally Field.

She can currently be seen as ‘Joan Harris’ (formerly ‘Holloway’) on AMC’s critically acclaimed series “Mad Men.” Christina’s portrayal of ‘Joan’ earned the actress her first Emmy® Nomination in the category of ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.’ “Mad Men” won the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Emmy Award for outstanding drama series, the 2009 Golden Globe® for Best Television Series – Drama as well as the 2009 and 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. She recently wrapped shooting the fourth season of “Mad Men.”

For features, Hendricks recently completed filming on Paper Street Films’ “Detachment,” opposite Adrian Brody and James Caan, slated for release in 2011. She was most recently seen in Warner Bros.’ “Life As We Know It” in which she stars opposite Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel for director Greg Berlanti. Additionally, she recently worked on Hyde Park Films’ independent drama “Leoni” alongside Emily Mortimer as well as appearing in “La Cucina,” “South of Pico,” and the recently completed “Driving Lessons” with Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis.

Hendricks also starred on "Kevin Hill" on UPN opposite Taye Diggs. Her many television guest appearances include "Without a Trace", "Cold Case," and recurring roles on Joss Whedon's "Firefly," "Notes From the Underbelly," and "Life."

Christina currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband.