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The popular TV series Who do you Think You Are? returns after a four-year hiatus and six celebrities have been announced as the stars of season 11. The show follows the travels of celebrities as they research their genealogies. As they trace their family trees, they travel to locations across the United States and around the world to piece together their ancestral histories with the help of historians, genealogists, and other experts.
Who do you Think You Are? premiered on March 5, 2010 on NBC, where it ran for three seasons before moving to TLC. She aired on that channel for seven more seasons, but is now returning to NBC for season 11. The series is executive produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky. The first season told the ancestral stories of Lisa, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Emmitt Smith, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon and Spike Lee. Since then, it has starred in dozens of other celebrities who are keen to learn more about their families’ origins.
Who do you Think You Are? is a critically acclaimed fan favorite. The stories are often really emotional and moving as the celebrities learn about their loved ones and discover information about the lives of their ancestors that they didn’t know they had. The Emmy-nominated series has traveled the world to tell these stories. Season 11 follows the journeys of Allison Janney, Zachary Levi, Nick Offerman, Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto and Bradley Whitford.
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Alison Janney
Award-winning actress Allison Janney is an acclaimed star of stage and screen. She is a multifaceted actress known for her Emmy Award-winning television roles on the drama The western wing and the sitcom mummy. For her last role in the film I Tonya She won the Oscar and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was also nominated for two Tony Awards.
Zachary Levi
Zachary Levi is known for his critically acclaimed role as the titular character of the television series. lining. He is also the title character in Shazam! and its sequel, which is part of the DC Extended Universe. Zachary is an accomplished singer who provided the voice of Flynn Rider in Disney’s animated film. Tangled. He is also a Tony-nominated Broadway actor.
Nick Offerman
Best known for his role as Ron Swanson Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman has appeared in many television shows and films. He is also a professional woodworker and boat builder who was Emmy-nominated for his work as co-host of the reality competition series. I’ll do it, alongside Amy Poehler. The show features craftsmen skilled in various mediums. They compete to be named “Master Maker” and win the $100,000 prize.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter is an incredibly talented actor and singer who has appeared in many Broadway shows and won the 2013 Tony Award for his role as Lola in Kinky boots. The following year he also won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for this show. He has released several other albums and has performed in many concerts. Billy was the first black gay man to be nominated (and won) for a Leading Actor category at the 2019 Emmy Awards for his role in the television series. pose. In 2020 he was included in the prestigious time List of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Zachary Quinto
A critically acclaimed star of stage and screen, Zachary is known for his television roles heroes and American Horror Story: Asylum, for which he received an Emmy nomination. He also appeared in several as Spock star trek movies. Zachary also has many theatrical credits to his name, including The glass circus and The boys in the band On Broadway.
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford is best known for his Emmy Award-winning roles on the television series The west wing, transparent, and The story of the maid. He has acted in many films, most recently in his role as Stephen Sondheim Tick, tick… boom! He has also acted in several Broadway shows.
This list of celebrities is sure to add excitement and emotion to Season 11. As they trace their family trees and learn more about their ancestors, they will also discover things about themselves. You will find the answer to the question Who do you Think You Are?
Who do you Think You Are? Season 11 premieres Sunday, July 10 on NBC.
