Carolyn Hennesy stormed into the final season of ABC’s “Revenge” like a nor’easter. Playing mommie dearest to Louise (Elena Satine). She seemed born for the role. In fact, we’re hard-pressed to fathom anyone else playing the deliciously devilish Southern matron Penelope Ellis.
Hennesy is no upstart. She’s been paying her dues for years in memorable parts (HBO’s True Blood, ABC’s Cougar Town, ABC’S General Hospital) and a few forgettable ones. (Boob Jobs & Jesus). But hey, a girl’s gotta eat.
Hennesy is also, by all accounts, an actor’s actor. A gal’s gal and the truest of pals. She’s a champion of animal rights (hosting “Animal Magnetism” on UBN Radio) and a giver of gifts. With little fanfare, she’s visited LA area colleges and offered encouragement, inspiration, and even scholarships to promising drama students.
There are a lot of unsung actors deserving of an Emmy this year. Walton Goggins (FX’s Justified) and Reid Scott (HBO’s Veep) come to mind. But Hennesy gets our Glam Thing vote for years of outstanding work both on-screen and off.