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Frances McDormand

Actor

Frances McDormand (born June 23, 1957) is a highly acclaimed American actress and producer known for portraying strong, complex characters in independent films. A Yale School of Drama graduate, she achieved the "Triple Crown of Acting"—winning an Academy Award (Fargo, Three Billboards, Nomadland), a Tony, and an Emmy. Frequently collaborating with her husband, director Joel Coen, McDormand is celebrated for her authentic performances and advocacy for industry inclusion.

Known For

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Movie (2017)
The Simpsons TV Show (1989)
Fargo Movie (1996)
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie (2011)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Movie (2012)
Moonrise Kingdom Movie (2012)
The Good Dinosaur Movie (2015)
Isle of Dogs Movie (2018)
Burn After Reading Movie (2008)

Information

Born 1957-06-23
From Gibson City, Illinois, USA
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