On “Baskets,” an acclaimed comic drama that ran from 2016 to 2019 and starred Zach Galifianakis, Mr. Anderson, in drag, played the mother of twin brothers played by Mr. Galifianakis. Mr. Anderson was nominated for the supporting actor Emmy for the role three times, winning in 2016. In a 1996 interview with The Orlando Sentinel, he reflected on his appeal. He graduated from high school in St. Paul and had a job counseling troubled youths when his career path changed as a result of a dare. “The joke kind of escalated over time,” he continued, “and finally one night, I did get up onstage.

Source: New York Times January 23, 2022 21:02 UTC