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Brittany Murphy Biography
Birth Name:Brittany Anne Bertolotti
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Won the 2005 Annie Award for voice acting in an animated TV production
- Was nominated for the 2002 Satellite Award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role
- Became interested in performing at the age of four, when she attended the Verne Fowler School of Dance and Theatre Arts
- Made her acting debut when she starred in the series "Drexell’s Class․"
- Quote: "I think the key to happiness is allowing ourselves to not feel bad or guilty for feeling it, and letting it be contagious․ And to not be dependent on other people to create your own happiness․"
- Was featured in the 1997 Broadway production of "A View from the Bridge․"
- Made her film breakthrough with "Clueless․"
Awards
- 1995ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1996Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
- 1997Annie-Best Individual Achievement: Voice Acting by a Female Performer in a TV Production: nominated
- 1999Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
- 2000Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Television Production: nominated
- 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
- 2001Video Premiere Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2001Video Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2001Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Comedy: nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
- 2004Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2004Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
- 2005Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production: winner
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2006WFCC Award-Best Animated Female: winner