| TV and Movie Trivia Tribute
Frances McDormand |
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| Born: | 23 June 1957 | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Known As: | Marge Gunderson | "Fargo" (1996) |
| Trivia: | Is 5' 6" tall. | |
| Both of her parents were born in Canada - father, Vernon McDormand and mother, Noreen McDormand. | ||
| Attended Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia and received her B.A. in Theater in 1979. Then she attended Yale University School of Drama, New Haven, Connecticut and received her M.F.A. in 1982. | ||
| (1984) Married Joel Coen. | ||
| (1989) Nominated for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar for: "Mississippi Burning" (1988). | ||
| (1994) Won Golden Globes' Special Award - Best Ensemble Cast for: "Short Cuts" (1993)(Shared Award). | ||
| (1997) Won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar for: "Fargo" (1996). | ||
| (1997) Nominated for an Emmy Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: "Hidden in America" (1996)(TV). | ||
| (2001) Nominated for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role
for: "Almost Famous" (2000). | ||
| (2006) Nominated for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar for: "North Country" (2005). | ||
| Video: | TVGuide.com | Frances McDormand Videos |
| On TV: | TVNow | Click here for TV schedule. |
| Filmography: | The Internet Movie Database | Click here. |
| External Links: | Ask.com | Clago.com |
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