Holly Hunter
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1958-03-20
    • Born Place: Conyers, Georgia, USA
  • Also Known As:

    홀리 헌터, Holly Patricia Hunter, هالی هانتر

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter, born on March 20, 1958, in Conyers, Georgia, is an acclaimed American actress celebrated for her intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater. Her passion for acting led her to pursue a drama degree at Carnegie Mellon University. After graduating, she moved to New York City and began her career in theater, notably appearing in plays by Beth Henley, who would become a frequent collaborator.Hunter's breakthrough came in the late 1980s with critically lauded roles in films like the Coen Brothers' Raising Arizona (1987) and James L. Brooks' Broadcast News (1987), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. Her career reached a pinnacle in 1993, when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful and moving portrayal of a mute Scottish woman in Jane Campion's The Piano. In the same year, she also received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Firm, making her one of the few actors to be nominated in both categories in the same year.Throughout her career, Hunter has consistently delivered memorable performances, embodying a wide range of characters with depth and conviction. Her other notable film credits include Always (1989), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Thirteen (2003) (earning another Oscar nomination), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and The Big Sick (2017). She is also widely recognized for her distinctive voice work as Helen Parr/Elastigirl in Pixar's The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018). On television, she has garnered acclaim and Emmy Awards for her roles in Roe vs. Wade (1989) and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993), as well as her starring role in the series Saving Grace (2007-2010). Hunter's impressive body of work and numerous accolades solidify her reputation as one of the most respected and talented actors of her generation.

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