Elizabeth Perkins Young, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Career, Net Worth 2026

Q: Q: What is Elizabeth Perkins best known for?

She is best known for playing Celia Hodes in Weeds (2005–2009), Susan opposite Tom Hanks in Big (1988), Wilma Flintstone in The Flintstones (1994), and Dorey Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994).

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Elizabeth Perkins is one of Hollywood’s most enduringly respected actresses — a performer whose career has spanned four decades across Broadway, blockbuster films, prestige television, and even animated voice acting.

Elizabeth Ann Perkins was born on November 18, 1960, in the borough of Queens, New York, and was raised in Vermont. Her mother, Jo Williams, was a concert pianist and drug treatment counselor, and her father, James Perkins, was a businessman, farmer, and writer.

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Elizabeth Perkins Bio

Full Name	Elizabeth Ann Perkins
Date of Birth	November 18, 1960
Age	65 years old
Birthplace	Queens, New York City, USA
Raised In	Colrain / Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Ethnicity	Greek and English descent
Friends	Lisa Ann
Profession	Actress, Producer
Father	James Perkins (farmer, businessman, writer)
Mother	Jo Williams (concert pianist, drug treatment counselor)
Education	Goodman School of Drama, DePaul University, Chicago (Certificate in Acting, 1981)
First Husband	Terry Kinney (married 1984, divorced 1988)
Current Husband	Julio Macat (married 2000; Argentine-born cinematographer)
Children	One daughter — Hannah Jo Phillips (with Maurice Phillips); three stepsons
Net Worth	Estimated $5 million USD

Elizabeth Perkins Husband and Personal Life

Elizabeth Perkins has been married twice. She married Terry Kinney in 1984; they divorced in 1988. Terry Kinney is an acclaimed stage actor and co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theater — a marriage of two serious theatrical talents.

In 2000, she married Argentine-born cinematographer Julio Macat, gaining three stepsons: Maximillian, Alexander and Andreas. She also has one daughter, Hannah Jo Phillips, from a previous relationship with Maurice Phillips. Her personal life has largely remained private, with Elizabeth choosing to keep her family away from the Hollywood spotlight.

Elizabeth Perkins Movies and TV Shows

Elizabeth Perkins has one of the most varied filmographies in Hollywood — spanning comedy, drama, horror, animation, and science fiction over four decades.

Major Films:

Year	Film	Role / Notes
1986	About Last Night	Film debut; opposite Rob Lowe and Demi Moore
1987	From the Hip	Opposite Judd Nelson
1988	Big	Susan; opposite Tom Hanks; career breakthrough
1988	Sweet Hearts Dance	Opposite Don Johnson and Jeff Daniels
1990	Avalon	Ann Kaye; critical acclaim
1991	He Said, She Said	Opposite Kevin Bacon
1991	The Doctor	June Ellis; terminal cancer patient; critical acclaim
1994	The Flintstones	Wilma Flintstone
1994	Miracle on 34th Street	Dorey Walker
2000	28 Days	Sandra Bullock’s sister
2003	Finding Nemo	Voice of Coral (Nemo’s mother)
2005	The Ring Two	Supporting role
2005	Must Love Dogs	Supporting role
2011	Hop	Bonnie O’Hare

Major TV Shows:

Year	Show	Role / Notes
2005–2009	Weeds	Celia Hodes; Emmy and Golden Globe nominations
2013	How to Live with Your Parents	Lead role; ABC comedy
2017–2018	This Is Us	Janet Malone (Mandy Moore’s mother)
2017–2018	GLOW	Birdie; Netflix series
2018	Sharp Objects	Main role; HBO miniseries
2018	Curb Your Enthusiasm	Recurring role
2019–2021	Truth Be Told	Main role; Apple TV+
2019–2021	The Moodys	Main role; Fox comedy
2022–2023	The Afterparty	Supporting role

Physical Appearance

Height	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Weight	~59 kg / 130 lbs
Body Build	Slim / Graceful
Body Measurements	~35-26-36 inches
Breast Size	~35 inches
Waist Size	~26 inches
Hips Size	~36 inches
Bra Size	34B (estimated)
Shoe Size	8.5 (US) / 39 (EU)
Dress Size	Size 6 (US) / Size 36 (EU)
Hair Color	Blonde (naturally; often styled light brown)
Eye Color	Amber / Light Brown

Elizabeth Perkins Awards and Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Project
1986	Screen World	Most Promising Actress	About Last Night
2006	Primetime Emmy	Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy	Weeds
2006	Golden Globe	Best Supporting Actress, TV Series	Weeds
2007	Primetime Emmy	Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy	Weeds
2007	Golden Globe	Best Supporting Actress, TV Series	Weeds
2007	SAG Award	Outstanding Ensemble, Comedy Series	Weeds
2009	Primetime Emmy	Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy	Weeds

Elizabeth Perkins Net Worth

Elizabeth Perkins has a net worth of approximately $5 million, earned through her extensive career in film, television, stage, and voice acting across more than four decades.

FAQs

Q: How old is Elizabeth Perkins?

She was born on November 18, 1960. She is 64 years old

Q: What is Elizabeth Perkins best known for?

She is best known for playing Celia Hodes in Weeds (2005–2009), Susan opposite Tom Hanks in Big (1988), Wilma Flintstone in The Flintstones (1994), and Dorey Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994).

Q: Who is Elizabeth Perkins married to?

She is currently married to Argentine-born cinematographer Julio Macat, whom she wed in 2000. She was previously married to actor and theatre director Terry Kinney from 1984 to 1988.

Q: Does Elizabeth Perkins have children?

Yes. She has one daughter, Hannah Jo Phillips, from her relationship with Maurice Phillips. She also has three stepsons — Maximillian, Alexander, and Andreas — from her marriage to Julio Macat.