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Burn After Reading (2008) -- The octogenarian odd couple of film criticism, the Reel Geezers, review Burn After Reading.
Primal Fear (1996) -- Clip: Not guilty
Burn After Reading (2008) -- Interview: Frances McDormand "On Brad Pitt's performance"
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) -- Oscar winner Frances McDormand uses her deep concentration to comedic affect in the delightful farce, "Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day," based on the 1930s novel of the same name.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) -- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Trailer

Overview

Date of Birth:

23 June 1957, Chicago, Illinois, USA more

Contact:

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Mini Biography:

Frances McDormand was born in Chicago in 1957, and was adopted by Canadian... more

Trivia:

She attended Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia and received her B.A... more

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Up 9% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 34 wins & 26 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(138 articles)

A serious actor, Mystic critics, Unhappy Haneke | Trailer Trash
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 14 November 2009, 4:07 PM, PST)
Discuss: The Characters We Wish Were Serialized
 (From Cinematical. 29 October 2009, 3:32 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

Fran McDormand

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 148:00 PMCW Almost Famous  more

Filmography

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Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Burn After Reading (2008)   Linda Litzke 2008 $155M 7.3 (77,471)
AKAs:
  • Burn After Reading (France)
- 2. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) Miss Guinivere Pettigrew 2008 - 7.1 (7,933)
- 3. "The Simpsons" (1989)   Melanie Upfoot (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 9.2 (392)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Friends with Money (2006) Jane 2006 - 6.1 (10,209)
- 5. Æon Flux (2005) Handler 2005 - 5.5 (32,542)
- 6. North Country (2005) Glory 2005 - 7.2 (15,126)
- 7. Precinct Hollywood (2005) (TV) Narrator 2005 - 7.6 (11)
- 8. Last Night (2004/III) Marit Such 2004 - 6.4 (20)
- 9. Something's Gotta Give (2003) Zoe 2003 $228M 6.8 (32,924)
- 10. City by the Sea (2002)   Michelle 2002 - 6.1 (12,522)
AKAs:
  • The Suspect (Philippines: English title)
- 11. Laurel Canyon (2002) Jane 2002 - 6.5 (7,257)
- 12. Upheaval (2001) Anne 2001 - 6.5 (53)
- 13. "State of Grace" (2001) Adult Hannah / Narrator (unknown episodes) 2001 - 8.5 (265)
- 14. The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Doris Crane 2001 - 7.7 (37,558)
- 15. Almost Famous (2000)   Elaine Miller 2000 - 8.0 (87,418)
AKAs:
  • Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut (USA: director's cut (DVD title))
- 16. Wonder Boys (2000) Dean Sara Gaskell 2000 $27.7M 7.5 (29,604)
- 17. Talk of Angels (1998) Conlon 1998 - 6.2 (424)
- 18. Madeline (1998)   Miss Clavel 1998 $36.8M 5.9 (1,345)
AKAs:
  • Madeline (France)
- 19. Johnny Skidmarks (1998)   Alice 1998 - 5.3 (454)
AKAs:
  • The Killer Inside (UK: DVD title)
- 20. Paradise Road (1997) Dr. Verstak 1997 $2.92M 6.5 (2,346)
- 21. Hidden in America (1996) (TV) Gus 1996 - 6.5 (231)
- 22. Lone Star (1996) Bunny 1996 $15.3M 7.6 (13,947)
- 23. Primal Fear (1996) Molly 1996 $103M 7.6 (34,390)
- 24. Fargo (1996) Marge Gunderson 1996 $49.1M 8.3 (150,592)
- 25. Plain Pleasures (1996) 1996 - 6.8 (17)
- 26. Palookaville (1995) June 1995 - 6.4 (1,559)
- 27. Beyond Rangoon (1995) Andy Bowman 1995 $14.7M 6.4 (2,592)
- 28. Talking with (1995) (TV) 1995 - 6.7 (17)
- 29. The Good Old Boys (1995) (TV) Eve Calloway 1995 - 6.6 (329)
- 30. Bleeding Hearts (1994)   Woman on TV 1994 - 5.2 (79)
AKAs:
  • Fatal Destiny (USA: alternative title)
- 31. Short Cuts (1993) Betty Weathers 1993 - 7.7 (17,299)
- 32. Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) Clare 1992 - 5.7 (187)
- 33. Passed Away (1992) Nora Scanlan 1992 - 5.7 (701)
- 34. Sôsei kishi Gaiâsu (1992) (V)   (voice: English version) Pool Girl 1992 - 6.5 (24)
AKAs:
  • Genesis Surviver Gaiarth
- 35. The Butcher's Wife (1991) Grace 1991 - 5.0 (2,792)
- 36. Barton Fink (1991) (voice) (uncredited) Stage Actress 1991 - 7.7 (29,111)
- 37. Miller's Crossing (1990) (uncredited) Mayor's Secretary 1990 - 8.0 (40,112)
- 38. Darkman (1990) Julie Hastings 1990 - 6.3 (15,546)
- 39. Hidden Agenda (1990) Ingrid Jessner 1990 - 7.0 (1,099)
- 40. Chattahoochee (1989) Mae Foley 1989 - 6.2 (623)
- 41. Mississippi Burning (1988) Mrs. Pell 1988 - 7.8 (20,176)
- 42. "Leg Work" (1987)   Willie Pipal (7 episodes, 1987) 1987 - 7.6 (17)
7 TV episodes: 2 episodes not shown.
- 43. Raising Arizona (1987) Dot 1987 - 7.5 (43,217)
- 44. Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo (1986) (TV) Brigette 1986 - 4.7 (64)
- 45. "The Twilight Zone" (1985)   Amanda Strickland (segment "Need to Know") (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 7.8 (1,129)
AKAs:
  • The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 46. "Spenser: For Hire" (1985)   Mary (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 7.6 (311)
1 TV episode:
- 47. Crimewave (1985) Nun 1985 - 5.9 (2,060)
- 48. "Hill Street Blues" (1981)   Connie Chapman (6 episodes, 1985) 1985 - 8.3 (1,190)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 49. Scandal Sheet (1985) (TV)   1985 - 5.5 (97)
AKAs:
  • The Devil's Bed (USA: bootleg title)
- 50. "Hunter" (1984)   Nina Sloan (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 6.7 (432)
1 TV episode:
- 51. Blood Simple. (1984) Abby 1984 - 7.8 (25,419)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Silenci (2007)   (dedicated with love to) 2007 - 1.2 (5)
AKAs:
  • Silence (International: English title)
  • Silencio (Spain: Castilian title)
- 2. The Grey Zone (2001) (special thanks) 2001 - 7.2 (4,260)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Herself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 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)
1 TV episode:
- 2. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) (uncredited) (also archive footage) Herself - Audience Member 2008 - 6.7 (807)
- 3. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) Marge Gunderson 2006 - 7.2 (14)
- 4. The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2006 - 6.2 (590)
- 5. The Making of 'Friends with Money' (2006) (V) 2006 - 6.3 (6)
- 6. "HBO First Look" (1992)   Herself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 6.4 (154)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "Wa(h)re Liebe" (1993)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 3.7 (17)
1 TV episode:
- 8. The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 3.1 (181)
- 9. Minnesota Nice (2003) (V) Herself 2003 - 6.6 (104)
- 10. Searching for Debra Winger (2002) Herself 2002 - 6.2 (777)
- 11. Making 'The Man Who Wasn't There' (2002) (V) Herself 2002 - 6.2 (7)
- 12. "Lo + plus" (1995)   Herself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.7 (31)
1 TV episode:
- 13. "The Charlie Rose Show" (1991)   Herself / Herself - Guest (2 episodes, 1996-2001) 2001 - 7.8 (219)
AKAs:
  • Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 14. "The American Experience" (1988)   (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.5 (194)
1 TV episode:
- 15. The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2001 - 6.1 (655)
- 16. 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) Herself 2000 - 3.2 (323)
- 17. Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2000) (voice) Voices 2000 - 7.8 (110)
- 18. Wonder Boys: A Look Between the Pages (2000) (V) Herself 2000 - 5.6 (34)
- 19. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role/Past Winner 1998 - 6.2 (481)
- 20. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role 1997 - 6.2 (278)
- 21. Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993)   Herself 1993 - 7.0 (87)
AKAs:
  • Luck, Trust and Ketchup (USA: short title)
- 22. The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1989 - 5.2 (152)
Archive Footage
- 1. Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) (uncredited) Herself
- 2. "Corazón de..."  
2 TV episodes:
- 3. "Cinema mil"  
1 TV episode:
- 4. ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005) (TV) Dean Sara Gaskell

Additional Details

Other Works:

(February 2002): Plays Oenone in "To You, the Birdie!" play by Paul Schmidt, adapted from Racine's "Phedre" (St. Ann's Warehouse, New York City, New York, USA). more

Publicity Listings:

10 Interviews | 4 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos more

Genres:

Drama | Crime | Comedy | Documentary more

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film | Murder | Character Name In Title | Police more

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