First Film: The Untouchables (Brian De Palma, 1987) as Elliot Ness’ wife Catherine
Must-see: High Art (Lisa Cholodenko, 1998); Pieces of April (Peter Hedges, 2003); Dogville (Lars von Trier, 2004)
Star Turn: The Station Agent (Thomas McCarthy, 2003)
Underrated: The Dying Gaul (Craig Lucas, 2006)
Upcoming, Current and/or Recent: Clarkson, the consummate supporting actress of our time, has recently stolen scenes in the films of Woody Allen (2008’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona and 2009’s Whatever Works) and Martin Scorsese on this year’s Shutter Island. Clarkson will next be seen in in IFC’s Cairo Time, in a romantic, leading lady turn.

































