Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-04-08
- Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As:
Patricia T. Arquette , Πατρίσια Αρκέτ, پاتریشیا آرکت
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette is an Academy Award-winning American actress and filmmaker whose career is defined by her immense range and preference for complex, unconventional characters. Born in 1968 into the famous Arquette acting dynasty, she made her film debut in the horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) before rising to prominence with standout roles in the 1990s, most notably as Alabama Whitman in the cult favorite True Romance and in David Lynch’s psychological thriller Lost Highway. Her most historic achievement came with Richard Linklater’s Boyhood (2014), a project filmed over twelve years, for which she won the Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. On television, she achieved mainstream success as the star of the long-running psychic drama Medium, earning a Primetime Emmy, and later garnered critical acclaim and further awards for her transformative roles in the limited series Escape at Dannemora and The Act. In 2026, Arquette returns to the horror-action genre with a lead role in Kirill Sokolov’s They Will Kill You, where she portrays the enigmatic head of the co-op at "The Virgil," a luxurious Manhattan high-rise. Her character serves as the primary foil to Zazie Beetz’s protagonist, acting as the welcoming yet sinister face of the building's hidden Satanic cult. This role follows her recent success in the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Severance, where she plays the chillingly stoic Harmony Cobel, and marks her continued exploration of dark, authoritative characters. Beyond her acting work, Arquette is a respected director, having made her feature debut with Gonzo Girl, and remains a prominent activist for gender equality and social justice, famously using her Oscar acceptance speech to advocate for equal pay for women.
