Holly Hunter
Cast
- Born
- March 20, 1958 · Conyers, Georgia, USA
- Birth name
- Holly Patricia Hunter
Holly Hunter is an American actress whose career spans film, television. After studying drama at Carnegie Mellon University, she began performing in theater before moving into film in the early 1980s. Her work has been recognized across mediums, including an Academy Award for The Piano, with further nominations for Broadcast News, The Firm, and Thirteen. On television, she earned two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her methods are shaped by adapting scripts to accommodate partial hearing loss in her left ear. Hunter has collaborated with directors in both independent and studio projects, broadened her presence in animation through voice acting, and sustained a consistent screen career for over four decades.
Awards
- NomineeAnnie Awards 2019Annie · Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature ProductionIncredibles 2
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2009Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesSaving Grace
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2008Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - DramaSaving Grace
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2008Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesSaving Grace
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2008Saturn Award · Best Actress on TelevisionSaving Grace
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2004Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureThirteen
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 2004Oscar · Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThirteen
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 2004BAFTA Film Award · Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting RoleThirteen
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2001Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionHarlan County War
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2001Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieThings You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2001Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieWhen Billie Beat Bobby
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2000Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieHarlan County War
- WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1994Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaThe Piano
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1994Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading RoleThe Piano
- WinnerBAFTA Awards 1994BAFTA Film Award · Best ActressThe Piano
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1994Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionThe Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1994BAFTA Film Award · Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThe Firm
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1994Oscar · Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThe Firm
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1993Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a SpecialThe Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1990Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionRoe vs. Wade
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1989Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a SpecialRoe vs. Wade
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1988Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalBroadcast News
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1988Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading RoleBroadcast News