Julianne Moore

British-American actress and author

Julianne Moore (born Julie Anne Smith; December 3, 1960)[1] is an American actress with Scottish origins. She was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[2] She has been nominated for four Oscars, six Golden Globes, three BAFTAs and nine Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Julianne Moore
At the 66th Venice International Film Festival, September 2009
Born
Julie Anne Smith

(1960-12-03) December 3, 1960 (age 63)
Fayettville, North Carolina, USA
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actress, children's book author
Years active1983–present
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse(s)
John Gould Rubin (m. 1986–1995)
(divorced)
Bart Freundlich (m. 2003)
ChildrenSon and daughter
Moore in 2008

After studying theatre at Boston University Moore began her acting career in 1983 with minor roles. She then joined the soap opera As the World Turns. She had several supporting roles in movies. Her performance in Boogie Nights (1997) brought her fame.

Her success continued with movies such as The Big Lebowski (1998), The End of the Affair (1999) and Magnolia (1999). She received particular praise for acting as a betrayed wife in Far from Heaven (2002). This won several awards. The same year, she was also nominated for several awards for her work in The Hours. The critics have liked her for her recent performances in The Kids Are All Right and portraying Sarah Palin in Game Change.

She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Still Alice (2014).

Personal life

Moore was born to an American father and a Scottish mother.

Moore was married to John Gould Rubin from 1986 until they divorced in 1995.

Since August 23, 2003 she has been married to Bart Freundlich. They have a son, Caleb Moore Freundlich (born on December 4, 1997) and a daughter, Liv Helen Moore Freundlich (born on April 11, 2002).[3]

Her mother had emigrated from Scotland. Her father was a military in the US Army.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1984The Edge of NightCarmen Engler
1985–
1988& 2010, 1986–
1988
As the World TurnsFrannie Hughes
Sabrina Hughes
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series (1988)
1987I'll Take ManhattanIndia West
1989Money, Power, MurderPeggy Lynn Brady
1990Tales from the Darkside: The MovieSusan
1990An Adult ComedyLeadTelevision pilot, produced by Sarah Lawson
1991Cast a Deadly SpellConnie Stone
1991The Last to GoMarcy
1992The Hand That Rocks the CradleMarlene CravenNominated — Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
1992The Gun in Betty Lou's HandbagElinor
1993Body of EvidenceSharon Dulaney
1993Benny & JoonRuthie
1993Luck, Trust & KetchupHerself
1993The FugitiveDr. Anne Eastman
1993Short CutsMarian WymanGolden Globe Special Ensemble Award
Volpi Cup
Nominated — Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
1994Vanya on 42nd StreetYelenaBoston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
1995SafeCarol WhiteNominated — Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female
1995RoommatesBeth Holzcek
1995Nine MonthsRebecca Taylor
1995AssassinsElectra
1996Surviving PicassoDora Maar
1997The Lost World: Jurassic ParkDr. Sarah HardingNominated — Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Sci-Fi
1997The Myth of FingerprintsMiaNominated — Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
1997Boogie NightsAmber WavesFlorida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress
(also for The Myth of Fingerprints)
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
1997The Lost World: Jurassic Park – Chaos IslandDr. Sarah HardingVoice role
1998The Big LebowskiMaude LebowskiNominated — Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1998HellcabDistraught Woman
1998PsychoLila Crane
1999Cookie's FortuneCora DuvallDallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
1999An Ideal HusbandMrs. Laura CheveleyNominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1999A Map of the WorldTheresa Collins
1999The End of the AffairSarah MilesNominated — Academy Award for Best Actress
Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress (also for An Ideal Husband)
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated — London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
1999MagnoliaLinda PartridgeFlorida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast
National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Nominated — Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated — Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama
2000The Ladies ManAudrey
2000Not IMouth
2001HannibalAgent Clarice StarlingNominated — Saturn Award for Best Actress
2001EvolutionDr. Allison Reed
2001The Shipping NewsWavey Prowse
2001World TravelerDulcie
2002Far from HeavenCathy WhitakerBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (also for The Hours)
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Seattle Film Critics Award for Best Actress
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association for Best Actress
Volpi Cup
Village Voice Film Poll – Best Lead Performance
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Empire Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
2002The HoursLaura BrownLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (also for Far from Heaven)
Silver Bear for Best Actress (shared with Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman)
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Nominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
2004Marie and BruceMarie
2004Laws of AttractionAudrey Woods
2004The ForgottenTelly ParettaNominated — Saturn Award for Best Actress
2005The Prize Winner of Defiance, OhioEvelyn RyanNominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
2005
2007
The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieHerselfCameo in the initial 2005 indie-film festival winner, which later became the pilot for the 2007 TV series The Naked Brothers Band, created by her celebrity family-friend, the actress Polly Draper.
2006FreedomlandBrenda Martin
2006Trust the ManRebecca
2006Children of MenJulian
2007NextCallie Ferris
2007I'm Not ThereAliceRobert Altman Award (shared with Acting Ensemble, Director and Casting Director)
2008Savage GraceBarbara Daly Baekeland
2008Eagle EyeARIIAVoice role; uncredited
2008BlindnessDoctor's WifeNominated — Saturn Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film
2009The Ballad of G.I. JoeScarlettVideo short
2009The Private Lives of Pippa LeeKat
2009A Single ManCharlotteHollywood Film Festival Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Nominated — Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association for Best Supporting Actress
2009ChloeCatherine
200930 RockNancy DonovanEpisodes: "Secret Santa", "Winter Madness", "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter", "Emanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land" and "I Do Do"
2010Elektra LuxxVirgin MaryUncredited cameo role
2010ShelterCara
2010The Kids Are All RightJulesChlotrudis Award for Best Cast
Comedy Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated — Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated — Gotham Awards for Best Ensemble Performance
Nominated — Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2011Crazy, Stupid, Love.Emily WeaverNominated — Detroit Film Critics Society for Best Ensemble
2012Game ChangeSarah PalinTelevision film
Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries Actress
Nominated — Golden Nymph Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Film
Nominated — PAAFTJ Television Award for Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Pending — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2012Being FlynnJody Flynn
2012The English TeacherLinda Sinclairpost-production
2012What Maisie KnewSusannapost-production
2013The Seventh SonMother Malkinfilming
2013Don Jon's Addictionfilming
2013CarrieMargaret Whitefilming

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1988Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Ingenue in a Drama SeriesAs the World TurnsWon
1989Soap Opera Digest AwardsBest Supporting Actress - DaytimeAs the World TurnsNominated
1993Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror FilmsBest Supporting ActressThe Hand That Rocks the CradleNominated
Venice Film FestivalSpecial Volpi CupShort CutsWon
1994Boston Society of Film Critics AwardsBest ActressVanya on 42nd StreetWon
Golden GlobeBest EnsembleShort CutsWon
Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting ActressShort CutsNominated
1995Chlotrudis AwardsBest ActressVanya on 42nd StreetNominated
1996Chlotrudis AwardsBest ActressSafeNominated
Independent Spirit AwardsBest Lead ActressSafeNominated
1997Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressBoogie NightsWon
1998Academy AwardBest Supporting ActressBoogie NightsNominated
Blockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Actress - Sci-FiThe Lost World: Jurassic ParkNominated
Chicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressBoogie NightsNominated
Chlotrudis AwardsBest Supporting ActressBoogie Nights and The Myth of FingerprintsNominated
Florida Film Critics Circle AwardsBest EnsembleBoogie NightsWon
Best Supporting ActressBoogie NightsWon
Golden GlobesBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureBoogie NightsNominated
National Society of Film Critics AwardsBest Supporting ActressBoogie NightsWon
Online Film Critics Society AwardsBest Supporting ActressThe Myth of FingerprintsNominated
Satellite AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - DramaBoogie NightsWon
Screen Actors Guild AwardsBest EnsembleBoogie NightsNominated
Best Supporting ActressBoogie NightsNominated
1999National Board of ReviewBest EnsembleMagnoliaWon
Best Supporting ActressMagnolia, A Map of the World and An Ideal HusbandWon
Satellite AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalThe Big LebowskiNominated
2000Academy AwardBest Lead ActressThe End of the AffairNominated
BAFTA AwardBest Lead ActressThe End of the AffairNominated
Blockbuster Entertainment AwardsBest Supporting Actress - DramaMagnoliaNominated
Chicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressThe End of the AffairNominated
Best Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
Chlotrudis AwardsBest ActressThe End of the Affair and An Ideal HusbandNominated
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressCookie's FortuneWon
Florida Film Critics Circle AwardsBest EnsembleMagnoliaWon
Golden GlobesBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/MusicalAn Ideal HusbandNominated
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaThe End of the AffairNominated
National Society of Film Critics AwardsBest Supporting ActressMagnolia, Cookie's Fortune, A Map of the World and An Ideal Husband2nd Place
Best ActressThe End of the Affair3rd Place
Online Film Critics Society AwardsBest Supporting ActressMagnoliaNominated
Satellite AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or MusicalAn Ideal HusbandNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsBest EnsembleMagnoliaNominated
Best Lead ActressThe End of the AffairNominated
Best Supporting ActressMagnoliaNominated
2001London Critics Circle Film AwardsActress of the YearThe End of the AffairNominated
MTV Movie AwardsBest KissHannibalNominated
Sundance Film FestivalTribute to Independent Vision AwardWon
2002Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror FilmsBest ActressHannibalWon
Boston Society of Film Critics AwardsBest ActressFar from Heaven2nd Place
Gotham AwardsActor AwardWon
Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from Heaven and The HoursWon
National Board of ReviewBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
New York Film Critics Circle AwardsBest ActressFar from Heaven2nd Place
San Diego Film Critics Society AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Seattle Film Critics AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Southeastern Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Toronto Film Critics Association AwardsBest Female PerformanceFar from HeavenWon
Venice Film FestivalBest Actress - Audience AwardFar from HeavenWon
Best Actress - Volpi CupFar from HeavenWon
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Best EnsembleThe HoursNominated
2003Academy AwardBest Lead ActressFar from HeavenNominated
Best Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
BAFTA AwardBest Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
Berlin International Film FestivalBest ActressThe HoursWon
Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Central Ohio Film Critics AssociationBest ActressFar from Heaven2nd Place
Chicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Best Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
Chlotrudis AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Florida Film Critics Circle AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Golden GlobesBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaFar from HeavenNominated
Independent Spirit AwardsBest Female LeadFar from HeavenWon
Kansas City Film Critics Circle AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Las Vegas Film Critics Society AwardsBest Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
Online Film Critics Society AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
Phoenix Film Critics Society AwardsBest Lead ActressFar from HeavenWon
Best EnsembleThe HoursNominated
Satellite AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaFar from HeavenNominated
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - DramaThe HoursNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsBest Lead ActressFar from HeavenNominated
Best Supporting ActressThe HoursNominated
Best EnsembleThe HoursNominated
Vancouver Film Critics CircleBest ActressFar from HeavenWon
2004Empire AwardsBest ActressFar from HeavenNominated
GLAAD Media AwardsExcellence in Media AwardWon
London Critics Circle Film AwardsActress of the YearFar from HeavenWon
Sant Jordi AwardsBest Foreign ActressThe Hours and Far from HeavenWon
2005Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror FilmsBest ActressThe ForgottenNominated
People's Choice AwardsFavorite Female Movie StarNominated
Satellite AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaThe Prize Winner of Defiance, OhioNominated
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Scary SceneThe ForgottenNominated
2006TV Land AwardsBig Screen/Little Screen StarNominated
2009Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror FilmsBest ActressBlindnessNominated
Chicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressA Single ManNominated
Hollywood Film FestivalSupporting Actress of the YearWon
Vancouver Film Critics CircleBest Actress in a Canadian FilmBlindnessNominated
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressA Single ManNominated
2010Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressA Single ManNominated
Chlotrudis AwardsBest Supporting ActressA Single ManNominated
Golden GlobesBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureA Single ManNominated
Gotham AwardsBest Ensemble CastThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Online Film Critics Society AwardsBest Supporting ActressA Single ManNominated
Phoenix Film Critics Society AwardsBest Lead ActressThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Best EnsembleThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Rome Film FestCareer AwardWon
Santa Barbara International Film FestivalMontecito AwardWon
Satellite AwardsBest Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or MusicalThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association AwardsBest EnsembleThe Kids Are All RightNominated
2011BAFTA AwardBest Lead ActressThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Acting EnsembleThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Central Ohio Film Critics AssociationBest ActressThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Best EnsembleThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Chlotrudis AwardsBest EnsembleThe Kids Are All RightWon
Golden GlobesBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalThe Kids Are All RightNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureThe Kids Are All RightNominated
2012Critics' Choice Television AwardBest Actress in a Movie/MiniseriesGame ChangeWon
Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieGame ChangePending

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