Cristin Milioti Bio
Cristin Milioti (born August 16, 1985) is an American actress and musician. She is known for playing The Mother, Tracy McConnell, in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2013 to 2014, and Sofia Falcone in the HBO crime drama series The Penguin (2024). The latter earned her a Critics’ Choice Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, along with a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. She appeared in theater productions such as That Face (2010) and the musical Once (2011–2013), for which she won a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Tony Award.
Early Life and Background
Cristin Milioti was born and raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She is of Italian descent and humorously refers to her family as “Olive Garden Italian.” Milioti discovered her passion for acting during middle school while attending Long Lake Camp for the Arts in Long Lake, New York. She graduated from Cherry Hill High School East in 2003, where she began performing in school plays. Milioti later took acting classes at New York University but dropped out during her sophomore year, citing unhappiness with her experience.
Path to Hollywood
Milioti’s early acting roles included small parts in national advertising campaigns, notably one for the Ford Edge. She also appeared in television programs such as The Sopranos and films like Greetings from the Shore. In 2007, she made her Broadway debut as Alice Ashbrook in the award-winning adaptation of Jamila Gavin’s novel Coram Boy. Milioti’s stage work continued, and in 2010, she starred in That Face, earning a nomination for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance in Stunning.
Cristin Milioti Career
Early Career (2006–2012)
Milioti’s career began with various small roles, but she gained significant recognition for her performance in the musical Once, which she starred in from 2011 to 2013. Her portrayal of the Girl earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical in 2012. Critics praised her performance, with Ben Brantley of The New York Times highlighting her ability to convey a mix of wit and wisdom. Milioti’s work in Once contributed to her winning a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2013.
Breakthrough (2013–2015)
In 2013, Cristin Milioti was cast as The Mother in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, making her first appearance in the season eight finale titled “Something New.” She became a series regular in the show’s ninth and final season. Milioti also portrayed Teresa Petrillo, Jordan Belfort’s first wife, in Martin Scorsese’s film The Wolf of Wall Street, released the same year. Following her success on television, she co-starred in the second season of FX’s Fargo in 2015 as Betsy Solverson, a cancer-stricken wife, further establishing her presence in the industry.
Notable Works and Milestones
Cristin Milioti’s signature work includes her role in How I Met Your Mother and her acclaimed performance in Once. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in The Penguin and a Grammy Award for her work in musical theater.
Cristin Milioti Award Nominations
Cristin Milioti has received several notable nominations throughout her career, including nominations for the Critics’ Choice Television Award and the Golden Globe Award for her role in The Penguin.
Cristin Milioti Awards Won
Milioti has won prestigious awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in The Penguin and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for her work in Once.
Cristin Milioti Family
Details about Cristin Milioti’s family are not publicly available.
Personal Life
Cristin Milioti has an adopted mixed-breed West Highland White Terrier dog named Rupert. In February 2021, she collaborated with PETA in a video featuring Rupert, advocating for the adoption of dogs over purchasing them from breeders.
