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Amy Ryan Biography

Birth Place:
Queens, New York, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began touring with a stage production of Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues right out of high school
  • Debuted on Broadway in 1993 in The Sisters Rosensweig
  • Had a brief stint on As the World Turns in 1990
  • Made her film debut in the 1999 drama Roberta
  • In 2003, began a recurring role on HBO's The Wire
  • Was so convincing in her role for Ben Affleck's 2007 directorial debut Gone Baby Gone, police believed on the first day of filming that she was a local and prevented her from returning to the set
  • Had a recurring role on NBC's The Office as HR rep Holly Flax

Awards

  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2007Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2007Florida Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Golden Satellite Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Detroit Film Critics Society-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Boston Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Alliance of Women Film Journalists-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007New York Film Critics Circle-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Washington D.C. Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Utah Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Toronto Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Southeastern Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007San Francisco Film Critics Circle-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007San Diego Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Phoenix Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007Oklahoma Film Critics Circle-Best Supporting Actress: winner

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