Profession: Actress
Biography: Frances McDormand is an American actress who gained fame for her role in the 1996 film Fargo, directed by her husband Joel Coen, for which she earned an Academy Award for Best Actress. She often collaborates with her husband and his brother Ethan Coen, including films such as Blood Simple (1984) and The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).
Over the course of her career, McDorman has won multiple Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting."
She has been particularly praised for her ability to portray complex, strong-willed women with depth and humanity. Her performances in films like Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and Nomadland (2020) have been widely acclaimed.
In addition to her acting work, McDormand has used her platform to advocate for inclusion and gender equality in the film industry. She famously called for "inclusion riders" in film contracts during her acceptance speech at the 2018 Academy Awards.
Born: June 23, 1957
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Age: 67 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Acting Career
- 1996-03-08 "Fargo" directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi released in the US
- 1997-03-24 69th Academy Awards: "The English Patient", Geoffrey Rush and Frances McDormand win
- 2018-02-18 71st British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri " Best Film, Guillermo del Toro Best Director, Best Actors Frances McDormand / Gary Oldman
- 2020-09-12 Chloé Zhao's "Nomadland" starring Frances McDormand wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival
- 2021-04-11 74th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) held virtually; "Nomadland" best film, Chloé Zhao best director, Frances McDormand, Anthony Hopkins best acting awards
- 2021-04-25 93rd Academy Awards: "Nomadland" wins best film, director (Chloé Zhao), and lead actress (Frances McDormand); Anthony Hopkins best actor
Personal Life
- 1984-04-01 American filmmaker Joel Coen (29) marries American actress Frances McDormand (26)
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