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End of the Line (1987) -- Two railroad workers from Clifford, Ark. become heroes when they hijack a locomotive to protest the closing of the local railroad company.
"Saving Grace" (2007): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Clip: Season 1 - Episode 9 - The Language of Angels
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) -- An anthology of five loosely connected stories dealing with a variety of very different women in dealing with their own life problems...
The Incredibles (2004) -- A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.
"Saving Grace" (2007): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Clip: Season 1 - Episode 8 - Everything's Got a Shelf Life

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Holly Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia, the youngest of seven children... more

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Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin (1987)) is one of her favourite films. more

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Won Oscar. Another 31 wins & 38 nominations more

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10 Most Underrated Young Actresses
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Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Saving Grace" (2007)   Grace Hanadarko / Det. Grace Hanadarko (37 episodes, 2007-2009) 2009 - -
- 2. The Big White (2005)   Margaret 2005 - 6.5 (6,134)
AKAs:
  • Auch Morden will gelernt sein (Germany: TV title)
  • Auch morden will gelernt sein (Germany: TV title)
  • Le grand blanc (Canada: French title)
  • The big White - Immer Ärger mit Raymond (Germany)
- 3. Nine Lives (2005) Sonia 2005 - 6.9 (3,345)
- 4. The Incredibles (2004) (voice) Helen Parr / Elastigirl 2004 $624M 8.1 (141,205)
- 5. Little Black Book (2004) Barb 2004 - 5.1 (6,966)
- 6. Thirteen (2003) Melanie Freeland 2003 - 7.0 (28,608)
- 7. Levity (2003) Adele Easley 2003 - 6.5 (3,792)
- 8. Moonlight Mile (2002) Mona Camp 2002 - 6.7 (7,797)
- 9. When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV)   Billie Jean King 2001 - 6.0 (322)
AKAs:
  • Billie contre Bobby: La bataille des sexes (Canada: French title)
- 10. "The American Experience" (1988)   Mary Lincoln (3 episodes, 2001) 2001 - 8.5 (194)
- 11. "Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided" (2001)   (voice) Mary Lincoln 2001 - 8.1 (70)
AKAs:
  • American Experience: Abraham and Mary Lincoln - A House Divided (USA: alternative title)
- 12. Harlan County War (2000) (TV) Ruby Kincaid 2000 - 6.2 (307)
- 13. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)   Penny 2000 - 7.8 (87,057)
AKAs:
  • O' Brother (France)
- 14. Timecode (2000) Executive 2000 - 6.1 (4,180)
- 15. Woman Wanted (2000) Emma Riley 2000 - 5.7 (429)
- 16. Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca") 2000 - 6.5 (3,727)
- 17. Jesus' Son (1999) Mira 1999 - 6.7 (4,355)
- 18. Living Out Loud (1998) Judith Moore 1998 $14M 6.5 (2,939)
- 19. A Life Less Ordinary (1997) O'Reilly 1997 $8.97M 6.3 (17,269)
- 20. Crash (1996) Helen Remington 1996 $22M 6.1 (19,305)
- 21. Home for the Holidays (1995) Claudia Larson 1995 - 6.3 (4,932)
- 22. Copycat (1995) M.J. Monahan 1995 $78.9M 6.5 (15,956)
- 23. The Firm (1993) Tammy Hemphill 1993 $262M 6.7 (33,203)
- 24. The Piano (1993)   Ada McGrath 1993 - 7.5 (25,686)
AKAs:
  • La leçon de piano (France)
- 25. The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) Wanda Holloway 1993 - 6.5 (711)
- 26. Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) Georgie Symonds 1992 - 5.7 (187)
- 27. Once Around (1991) Renata Bella 1991 - 6.2 (2,061)
- 28. Always (1989) Dorinda Durston 1989 $76.9M 6.2 (10,466)
- 29. Animal Behavior (1989) Coral Grable 1989 - 3.5 (106)
- 30. Roe vs. Wade (1989) (TV) Ellen Russell/Jane Doe 1989 - 5.8 (156)
- 31. Miss Firecracker (1989) Carnelle Scott 1989 - 6.0 (957)
- 32. Broadcast News (1987) Jane Craig 1987 - 7.0 (9,665)
- 33. End of the Line (1987) Charlotte 1987 - 5.6 (270)
- 34. A Gathering of Old Men (1987) (TV)   Candy Marshall 1987 - 6.5 (265)
AKAs:
  • Ein Aufstand alter Männer (West Germany)
  • Murder on the Bayou
- 35. Raising Arizona (1987) Edwina 'Ed' McDunnough 1987 - 7.5 (43,222)
- 36. With Intent to Kill (1984) (TV)   Wynn Nolen 1984 - 5.6 (49)
AKAs:
  • Urge to Kill
- 37. Blood Simple. (1984) (voice) (uncredited) Helene Trend 1984 - 7.8 (25,427)
- 38. Swing Shift (1984) Jeannie 1984 - 5.8 (1,607)
- 39. An Uncommon Love (1983) (TV) Karen 1983 - 4.9 (11)
- 40. Svengali (1983) (TV) Leslie 1983 - 5.9 (142)
- 41. The Burning (1981)   Sophie 1981 - 6.1 (2,904)
AKAs:
  • Cropsy (USA: reissue title)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Saving Grace" (2007)   executive producer (24 episodes, 2008-2009) producer (13 episodes, 2007-2008) 2009 - -
37 TV episodes: 32 episodes not shown.
- 2. Thirteen (2003) (executive producer) 2003 - 7.0 (28,608)
- 3. When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV)   (co-executive producer) 2001 - 6.0 (322)
AKAs:
  • Billie contre Bobby: La bataille des sexes (Canada: French title)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Saving Grace" (2007)   (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. Raising Arizona (1987) (performer: "Down In The Willow Garden") 1987 - 7.5 (43,222)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Piano (1993)   (musician: piano solos) 1993 - 7.5 (25,686)
AKAs:
  • La leçon de piano (France)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Piano (1993)   (sign language instructor: Flora) 1993 - 7.5 (25,686)
AKAs:
  • La leçon de piano (France)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Silenci (2007)   (dedicated with love to) 2007 - 1.9 (8)
AKAs:
  • Silence (International: English title)
  • Silencio (Spain: Castilian title)
- 2. Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2002) (TV) (special thanks) 2002 - 6.4 (48)
- 3. Lost Souls (2000) (special thanks) 2000 - 4.5 (6,295)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009)   Herself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Herself (2 episodes, 2008-2009) 2009 - 3.7 (659)
AKAs:
  • E.T. (USA: informal title)
  • ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
  • Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
  • This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
2 TV episodes:
- 3. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)   Herself (4 episodes, 2007-2009) 2009 - 7.0 (14)
4 TV episodes:
- 4. The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Lead Actress in a Drama Series 2008 - 5.6 (70)
- 5. Live from the Red Carpet: The 2008 Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) Herself 2008 - 3.3 (11)
- 6. "Tavis Smiley" (2004)   Herself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.6 (86)
1 TV episode:
- 7. Speechless (2008) (TV) Herself 2008 - 4.8 (11)
- 8. "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989)   Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2007) 2007 - 4.5 (457)
AKAs:
  • Live with Regis (USA: new title)
  • Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 9. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)   Herself (3 episodes, 1993-2007) 2007 - 6.8 (479)
AKAs:
  • Jay Leno (Australia)
3 TV episodes:
- 10. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003)   Herself (2 episodes, 2003-2007) 2007 - 7.9 (14)
AKAs:
  • The Ellen Show (Australia)
2 TV episodes:
- 11. "Richard & Judy" (2001)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 3.9 (187)
1 TV episode:
- 12. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.4 (706)
1 TV episode:
- 13. On the Set: The Incredibles (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 4.3 (16)
- 14. "Mondo Thingo" (2004)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - -
1 TV episode:
- 15. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2004 - 5.9 (818)
- 16. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.4 (10)
AKAs:
  • Oprah (USA: short title)
1 TV episode:
- 17. The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 9.1 (5)
- 18. "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 2.1 (76)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "The View" (1997)   Herself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 2.9 (2,057)
1 TV episode:
- 20. Tribeca Film Festival Presents (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 7.3 (16)
- 21. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)   Herself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 8.7 (775)
AKAs:
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 22. The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) Herself - recalling her award (pre-recorded) 2003 - 6.3 (682)
- 23. Once Upon a Time in Utah, Sundance (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 6.2 (14)
- 24. Rock That Uke (2003) Narrator 2003 - 5.6 (11)
- 25. "Festival Pass with Chris Gore" (2002) Herself 2002 - 4.3 (6)
- 26. "Backstory" (2000)   Herself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.8 (24)
AKAs:
  • Hollywood Backstories (USA: syndication title)
1 TV episode:
- 27. Searching for Debra Winger (2002) Herself 2002 - 6.2 (777)
- 28. Eco Challenge New Zealand (2002) (TV) Narrator 2002 - 6.0 (13)
- 29. Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2002) (TV) Herself - 'Mona Camp' 2002 - 6.4 (48)
- 30. Festival in Cannes (2001) (uncredited) Herself 2001 - 6.2 (352)
- 31. "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)   Herself (2 episodes, 1998-2001) 2001 - 7.6 (15)
AKAs:
  • Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
  • Letterman (Australia)
  • The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
2 TV episodes:
- 32. The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) (uncredited) Herself - Presenter 2001 - 4.0 (134)
- 33. Down from the Mountain (2000) Herself 2000 - 7.3 (353)
- 34. The Coen Brothers (2000) (TV) Herself 2000 - 7.7 (32)
- 35. "The Directors" (1999)   Herself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 7.5 (82)
1 TV episode:
- 36. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)   Herself (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 3.6 (557)
1 TV episode:
- 37. "Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business" (1998) Herself 1998 - 5.2 (16)
- 38. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) (uncredited) Herself - Past Winner 1998 - 6.2 (481)
- 39. "Intimate Portrait" (1993)   Herself / Narration (2 episodes, 1998) 1998 - 7.8 (52)
2 TV episodes:
- 40. "In the Wild" (1993)   Herself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.8 (101)
1 TV episode:
- 41. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) Herself - Presenter: 'Fargo' Film Clip 1997 - 6.2 (278)
- 42. 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1997) (TV) 1997 - 5.4 (25)
- 43. "Cinema tres" (1984)   Herself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.0 (27)
AKAs:
  • Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
1 TV episode:
- 44. The Way West (1995) (TV) Narrator 1995 - 7.6 (26)
- 45. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role 1995 - 6.2 (351)
- 46. "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994)   Herself (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.8 (1,141)
AKAs:
  • Inside the Actors Studio: The Craft of Theatre and Film (USA: first season title)
1 TV episode:
- 47. The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (1995) (TV) Herself 1995 - -
- 48. The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role & Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1994 - 6.0 (229)
- 49. The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role 1988 - 5.1 (137)
- 1. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) Herself
- 2. Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) (uncredited) Herself
- 3. Reinventando Hollywood (2008) (TV) Grace Hanadarko
- 4. "Corazón de..."  
1 TV episode:
- 5. "Cinema mil"  
1 TV episode:
- 6. Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV) Jane Craig/Ed McDunnough

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Narrator of Eco Challenge: New Zealand (2002) more

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