Frances McDormand

Biography

Born 06/23/1957

As the good-natured, but sharp-minded sheriff on the trail of two murderers in her breakout film, “Fargo” (1996), actress Frances McDormand made a significant mark as an actress, playing one of the more unique, homespun characters in cinema history. Prior to her award-winning performance...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2007, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
In 2001, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
In 2000, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress

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Highlights

In 2008, Played the title role in "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"
In 2008, Joined an ensemble cast for the Coen's brothers' "Burn After Reading"
In 2008, Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy ("Burn After Reading")

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Family & Companions

Vernon McDormand: father (Member of the Disciples of Christ denomination)
Noreen McDormand: mother (Canadian)
Ethan Coen: brother-in-law (Co-wrote, produced and directed several films starring his sister-in-law "Raising Arizona" (1987), "Fargo" (1996) and "The Man Who Wasn't There" (2001))

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