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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
Holly Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia, the youngest of seven children... more
Trivia:
Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin (1987)) is one of her favourite films. more
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 31 wins & 38 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(164 articles)
10 Most Underrated Young Actresses
(From The Movie Fanatic. 22 October 2009, 1:48 AM, PDT)
10 Most Underrated Young Actresses
(From The Movie Fanatic. 22 October 2009, 1:48 AM, PDT)
Filmography
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1. | "Saving Grace" (2007) | Grace Hanadarko / Det. Grace Hanadarko (37 episodes, 2007-2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | The Big White (2005) | Margaret | 2005 | - | 6.5 (6,134) |
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3. | Nine Lives (2005) | Sonia | 2005 | - | 6.9 (3,345) |
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4. | The Incredibles (2004) | (voice) Helen Parr / Elastigirl | 2004 | $624M | 8.1 (141,205) |
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5. | Little Black Book (2004) | Barb | 2004 | - | 5.1 (6,966) |
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6. | Thirteen (2003) | Melanie Freeland | 2003 | - | 7.0 (28,608) |
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7. | Levity (2003) | Adele Easley | 2003 | - | 6.5 (3,792) |
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8. | Moonlight Mile (2002) | Mona Camp | 2002 | - | 6.7 (7,797) |
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9. | When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV) | Billie Jean King | 2001 | - | 6.0 (322) |
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10. | "The American Experience" (1988) | Mary Lincoln (3 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 8.5 (194) |
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11. | "Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided" (2001) | (voice) Mary Lincoln | 2001 | - | 8.1 (70) |
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12. | Harlan County War (2000) (TV) | Ruby Kincaid | 2000 | - | 6.2 (307) |
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13. | O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) | Penny | 2000 | - | 7.8 (87,057) |
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14. | Timecode (2000) | Executive | 2000 | - | 6.1 (4,180) |
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15. | Woman Wanted (2000) | Emma Riley | 2000 | - | 5.7 (429) |
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16. | Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) | Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca") | 2000 | - | 6.5 (3,727) |
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17. | Jesus' Son (1999) | Mira | 1999 | - | 6.7 (4,355) |
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18. | Living Out Loud (1998) | Judith Moore | 1998 | $14M | 6.5 (2,939) |
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19. | A Life Less Ordinary (1997) | O'Reilly | 1997 | $8.97M | 6.3 (17,269) |
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20. | Crash (1996) | Helen Remington | 1996 | $22M | 6.1 (19,305) |
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21. | Home for the Holidays (1995) | Claudia Larson | 1995 | - | 6.3 (4,932) |
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22. | Copycat (1995) | M.J. Monahan | 1995 | $78.9M | 6.5 (15,956) |
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23. | The Firm (1993) | Tammy Hemphill | 1993 | $262M | 6.7 (33,203) |
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24. | The Piano (1993) | Ada McGrath | 1993 | - | 7.5 (25,686) |
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25. | The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) | Wanda Holloway | 1993 | - | 6.5 (711) |
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26. | Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) | Georgie Symonds | 1992 | - | 5.7 (187) |
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27. | Once Around (1991) | Renata Bella | 1991 | - | 6.2 (2,061) |
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28. | Always (1989) | Dorinda Durston | 1989 | $76.9M | 6.2 (10,466) |
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29. | Animal Behavior (1989) | Coral Grable | 1989 | - | 3.5 (106) |
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30. | Roe vs. Wade (1989) (TV) | Ellen Russell/Jane Doe | 1989 | - | 5.8 (156) |
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31. | Miss Firecracker (1989) | Carnelle Scott | 1989 | - | 6.0 (957) |
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32. | Broadcast News (1987) | Jane Craig | 1987 | - | 7.0 (9,665) |
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33. | End of the Line (1987) | Charlotte | 1987 | - | 5.6 (270) |
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34. | A Gathering of Old Men (1987) (TV) | Candy Marshall | 1987 | - | 6.5 (265) |
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35. | Raising Arizona (1987) | Edwina 'Ed' McDunnough | 1987 | - | 7.5 (43,222) |
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36. | With Intent to Kill (1984) (TV) | Wynn Nolen | 1984 | - | 5.6 (49) |
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37. | Blood Simple. (1984) | (voice) (uncredited) Helene Trend | 1984 | - | 7.8 (25,427) |
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38. | Swing Shift (1984) | Jeannie | 1984 | - | 5.8 (1,607) |
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39. | An Uncommon Love (1983) (TV) | Karen | 1983 | - | 4.9 (11) |
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40. | Svengali (1983) (TV) | Leslie | 1983 | - | 5.9 (142) |
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41. | The Burning (1981) | Sophie | 1981 | - | 6.1 (2,904) |
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1. | "Saving Grace" (2007) | executive producer (24 episodes, 2008-2009) producer (13 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Thirteen (2003) | (executive producer) | 2003 | - | 7.0 (28,608) |
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3. | When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV) | (co-executive producer) | 2001 | - | 6.0 (322) |
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1. | "Saving Grace" (2007) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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2. | Raising Arizona (1987) | (performer: "Down In The Willow Garden") | 1987 | - | 7.5 (43,222) |
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1. | The Piano (1993) | (musician: piano solos) | 1993 | - | 7.5 (25,686) |
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1. | The Piano (1993) | (sign language instructor: Flora) | 1993 | - | 7.5 (25,686) |
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1. | Silenci (2007) | (dedicated with love to) | 2007 | - | 1.9 (8) |
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2. | Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2002) (TV) | (special thanks) | 2002 | - | 6.4 (48) |
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3. | Lost Souls (2000) | (special thanks) | 2000 | - | 4.5 (6,295) |
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1. | "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) | Herself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Herself (2 episodes, 2008-2009) | 2009 | - | 3.7 (659) |
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3. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Herself (4 episodes, 2007-2009) | 2009 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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4. | The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) | Herself - Nominee: Lead Actress in a Drama Series | 2008 | - | 5.6 (70) |
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5. | Live from the Red Carpet: The 2008 Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) | Herself | 2008 | - | 3.3 (11) |
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6. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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7. | Speechless (2008) (TV) | Herself | 2008 | - | 4.8 (11) |
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8. | "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) | Herself (2 episodes, 2004-2007) | 2007 | - | 4.5 (457) |
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9. | "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) | Herself (3 episodes, 1993-2007) | 2007 | - | 6.8 (479) |
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10. | "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) | Herself (2 episodes, 2003-2007) | 2007 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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11. | "Richard & Judy" (2001) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 3.9 (187) |
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12. | "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 8.4 (706) |
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13. | On the Set: The Incredibles (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | 4.3 (16) |
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14. | "Mondo Thingo" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | - |
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15. | The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role | 2004 | - | 5.9 (818) |
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16. | "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 7.4 (10) |
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17. | The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | 9.1 (5) |
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18. | "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 2.1 (76) |
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19. | "The View" (1997) | Herself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 2.9 (2,057) |
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20. | Tribeca Film Festival Presents (2003) (TV) | Herself | 2003 | - | 7.3 (16) |
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21. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Herself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 8.7 (775) |
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22. | The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) | Herself - recalling her award (pre-recorded) | 2003 | - | 6.3 (682) |
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23. | Once Upon a Time in Utah, Sundance (2003) (TV) | Herself | 2003 | - | 6.2 (14) |
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24. | Rock That Uke (2003) | Narrator | 2003 | - | 5.6 (11) |
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25. | "Festival Pass with Chris Gore" (2002) | Herself | 2002 | - | 4.3 (6) |
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26. | "Backstory" (2000) | Herself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.8 (24) |
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27. | Searching for Debra Winger (2002) | Herself | 2002 | - | 6.2 (777) |
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28. | Eco Challenge New Zealand (2002) (TV) | Narrator | 2002 | - | 6.0 (13) |
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29. | Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2002) (TV) | Herself - 'Mona Camp' | 2002 | - | 6.4 (48) |
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30. | Festival in Cannes (2001) | (uncredited) Herself | 2001 | - | 6.2 (352) |
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31. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Herself (2 episodes, 1998-2001) | 2001 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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32. | The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) | (uncredited) Herself - Presenter | 2001 | - | 4.0 (134) |
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33. | Down from the Mountain (2000) | Herself | 2000 | - | 7.3 (353) |
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34. | The Coen Brothers (2000) (TV) | Herself | 2000 | - | 7.7 (32) |
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35. | "The Directors" (1999) | Herself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 7.5 (82) |
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36. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 3.6 (557) |
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37. | "Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business" (1998) | Herself | 1998 | - | 5.2 (16) |
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38. | The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) | (uncredited) Herself - Past Winner | 1998 | - | 6.2 (481) |
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39. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Herself / Narration (2 episodes, 1998) | 1998 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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40. | "In the Wild" (1993) | Herself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.8 (101) |
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41. | The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) | Herself - Presenter: 'Fargo' Film Clip | 1997 | - | 6.2 (278) |
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42. | 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1997) (TV) | 1997 | - | 5.4 (25) | |
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43. | "Cinema tres" (1984) | Herself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 6.0 (27) |
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44. | The Way West (1995) (TV) | Narrator | 1995 | - | 7.6 (26) |
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45. | The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) | Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1995 | - | 6.2 (351) |
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46. | "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994) | Herself (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 8.8 (1,141) |
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47. | The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (1995) (TV) | Herself | 1995 | - | - |
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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) |
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49. | The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV) | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1988 | - | 5.1 (137) |
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1. | The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) | Herself |
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2. | Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Herself |
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3. | Reinventando Hollywood (2008) (TV) | Grace Hanadarko |
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6. | Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV) | Jane Craig/Ed McDunnough |
Additional Details
Other Works:
Narrator of Eco Challenge: New Zealand (2002) more
Publicity Listings:
9 Interviews | 8 Articles | 11 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Documentary | Talk-Show more
Plot Keywords:
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