Andie MacDowell
Birth Name:
Rosalie Anderson MacDowell
Birth Place:
Gaffney, South Carolina, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- In 2004, she was honored with the Medal of Honor in the Arts from Winthrop University
- Was discovered by a representative of Wilhelmina Modeling Agency while on a trip to Los Angeles
- Often takes on the role of cheerful characters in her films
- Widely recognized for her distinctive Southern accent
- Had to have her voice dubbed by Glenn Close in "Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" because her accent was too heavy
- Was offered the lead role in "The Accused," but turned it down
Awards
- 1989LAFCA Award - Best Actress:Winner
- 1989NYFCC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1990CFCA Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1990Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead:Winner
- 1990Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
- 1990NSFC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1993Special Volpi CupWinner
- 1994Saturn Award - Best Actress:Winner
- 1994CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1994Special AwardWinner
- 1995David - Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera):Nominated
- 1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1997Golden Camera - Best International Actress:Nominated
- 2019EMMA - Best Film Actress:Winner
- 2019Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 2022Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actress - Television:Nominated
- 2022Gold Derby TV Award - Limited/Movie Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 2022Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television:Nominated
- 2022HCA Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated
- 2022OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated